FUFA Futsal Referees Course has officially been opened today, Monday 23rd May 222 at African Bible University – Lubowa by FUFA Executive Secretary for Football Development , Ronnie Kalema on behalf of the FUFA President.
Participants listening attentively during the course.FUFA Executive Committee Member, Ronnie Kalema.
“Football development will only be achieved through capacity building and increasing the figure of human resource through such education arrangements. Our target is to have our referees for Futsal, football and beach soccer officiate at the World cup.” said Kalema in his opening remarks.
He also thanked FIFA for the tireless efforts in developing the game.
Day one kicked off with a physical fitness test for all participants before a class session in the afternoon.
Mauritian FIFA Futsal Technical Instructor Farid Bhewa takes charge of the 5-day course assisted by local instructors; Kizito Rehma Nansubuga-FUFA Futsal referees fitness instructor and Samuel Egesa – Referees Manager.
FIFA Futsal Technical Instructor Farid Bhewa
“I am very happy that you (the participants) are receptive therefore promise to do my best to equip you with the knowledge about Futsal” commented Bhewa.
FUFA Football Development Director, Ali Mwebe.
The maiden Physical Futsal course has been attended by seventeen (17) participants in the first session, with four more days of Knowledge impartation awaiting before closure on Friday 27th May 2022.
The FUFA-UEFA Assist League Development Programme officially started on Monday at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala.
The workshop that will run for five days is aimed at improving capacity building among Uganda Premier League clubs with emphasis put on areas such as governance, competitions and operations.
The programme was officially opened up by FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who welcomed three officials from UEFA namely Eva Pasquier (UEFA Head of International Relations), Miranda De Araujo Pedro Correia and Kenneth Macleod (UEFA Professional League Development Expert).
Pedro Correia (left) and Eva Pasquier (right) talking to FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
Club Chairmen/Presidents, CEOs, Uganda Premier League Secretariat and officials from FUFA were also in attendance.
A section of club officials having a group discussion.FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson attending the workshop.Uganda Premier League Manager, Paul Kabaikaramu.
FUFA President indicated that such engagements help in improving domestic competitions thus aiding in fulfilling the Federation’s targets.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim making his opening remarks at the FUFA-UEFA Assist League Development Programme.
“It is another opportunity for us to continue with our vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch. To achieve this we must work within the set hat trick that talks about Professionalization of League Football, taking football to every homestead (mass football) and attaining sporting world-class excellence,” he said in his opening remarks.
“Over the years, we have had several interventions to make our League better. For instance this journey started in 2010 with the Jinja Declaration Committee, then we have also tried to set standards through two tools that is FUFA Club Licensing and the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda.” The President added.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim hands over a Uganda Cranes jersey to Eva Pasquier, UEFA Head of International Relations.Kenneth Macleod receives a Uganda Cranes jersey from FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.Pedro Correia was all smiles as he received the official Uganda Cranes jersey.
Eva Pasquier, the head of International Relations at UEFA insinuated that such programmes are aimed at assisting different Federations across the world especially with capacity building.
Eva Pasquier, the UEFA Head of International Relations speaking on the opening day.
“I’m happy to be in Uganda again after two years. Of course one would ask why UEFA is coming to Africa but our intention is to assist, share and exchange ideas because if we work together, it becomes easy to develop the game of football. Therefore, the five days in Uganda will be about generating ideas and putting them into practice.”
In the opening session, Pedro Correia took the club administrators through different ownership modules, giving both the advantages and disadvantages in each.
Pedro Correia during the opening session that looked at club ownership modules.Club officials having a group discussion on day one of the FUFA-UEFA Assist League Development Programme.
These included Private, Institutional and Membership ownership modules.
“For any club to gain stability and growth, ownership must be clear. Every club must design an ideal structure that suits them.” He stated.
He also tackled competions as another key area of focus, indicating different countries create suiting formats. Either home and away basis or knockout format etc.
In the afternoon session, Macleod an expert on League Development dwelled on four aspects that included high performance, roles of a technical director, game modeling and creation of player pathways.
FIFA League Development Programme Expert, Kenneth Macleod lecturing.
The workshop will continue on Tuesday with finance and communication officers from each of the 16 clubs attending.
Other topics will be discussed until Friday when the Programme will come to an end.
Uganda Premier League CEO, Bernard Bainamani believes this workshop will help clubs to improve in capacity building.
Uganda Premier League CEO, Bernard Bainamani
“As Uganda Premier League, we are glad to host UEFA. This workshop fits into FUFA’s pentagon that looks at the game in five key areas that is Governance, Business, Sport, Hardware and People-ware. Basically, the FUFA-UEFA Assist League Development Programme is here to help us improve in capacity building.” He said.
URA FC Acting CEO, Allan MunaabaArua Hill SC Chairman Joel AitaKCCA FC Chairman Martin Sekagya.Blacks Power FC Chairperson Agnes Mugena.Soltilo Bright Stars FC Technical Director, Ian Mutenda.Gaddafi FC Chairman Edrine Ochieng.
Crested Cranes forward Juliet Nalukenge has set personal targets as Uganda prepares for two upcoming tournaments.
Uganda will host the 2022 CECAFA Women’s Championship at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru between 1st-11th June and this will act as a precursor for the 2022 Women Africa Cup of Nations slated for 2nd -23rd July in Morocco.
Nalukenge who had a Loan stint at Chrysomolia FC from Apollon Ladies FC in Cyprus indicates she wants to work hard and help the team attain success at the forthcoming Championships.
Juliet Nalukenge training with the national team (File Photo).
“I feel happy to be part of the National Team set up and with two tournaments coming up, I can only promise to help the team achieve the set targets.” She said after training with the team on Monday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The lethal forward believes with hard work, she will be able to make the final squad many goals.
“As a striker my first role is to score and my target if is to score as many goals as possible. I want to help my team win and maybe emerge as a top scorer.” Nalukenge indicated.
Nalukenge also shared her experience of playing abroad and what it means in her career.
Juliet Nalukenge in action for Chrysomolia FC.
“I’m really delighted that in my first season abroad, I was able to play well despite being on loan at Chrysomolia FC. I ended the season as the club top scorer with seven goals and this helped me earn a three-year contract at my parent club Apollon Ladies FC. I believe this will motivate me to even get better next season.”
Uganda is in group A at the CECAFA Women’s Championship alongside Rwanda, Burundi and Djibouti.
The team is currently in camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru under the stewardship of coach George Lutalo.
Aidenal, KJT and Park maintained their brilliant start to the 2022 Futsal Super League, remaining unbeaten after Matchday two of the new season.
Aidenal were the biggest winners over the weekend, winning their two fixtures to move top of the log.
The Entebbe-based outfit beat Luzira 5-2 and Kisenyi 7-2 on Saturday at Old Kampala to bag maximum points.
In the first game against Luzira, Aidenal won 5-2 with John Ben Nakibinge scored a brace while Faisal Wabyona, Marvin Kavuma and Denis Kalanzi added one apiece.
Luzira got their consolation goals from Joseph Seembatya and Joshua Aziku.
In second match, Sulaiman Mutyaba and Marvin Kavuma scored a brace each, Denis Kalanzi, Jovan Mawejje and Angelo Kizza got the other goals for Aidenal.
Julius Kasagga and Brian Keziron Nsereko contributed a goal each in a losing effort for Kisenyi FC.
Aidenal now has 10 points from their opening four games.
Marvin Kavuma has scored six goals, one behind leading goal-scorer Issa Kisule of Talent Bridge.
Elsewhere, Kabowa Dream remained winless with four losses from as many games.
ASKA Nansana is the other team that won two games on match-day two, beating Kabowa Dream and Luzira 5-3 each.
Matchday three – 28th May 2022
•Aidenal vs Kabowa DT – 9am •Kisenyi vs ASKA Nansana – 10am •KJT vs Talent Bridge Wampeewo – 11am •Luzira vs Park FC •Talent Bridge Wampeewo vs Aidenal – 12pm •ASKA vs Park – 1pm •Kisenyi vs KJT – 3pm •Kabowa Dream V Luzira – 4pm
Uganda Cranes Head coach Mulitun ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a preliminary squad of 33 players to start preparations for the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers.
Uganda will open their campaign with an away fixture against Algeria on 4th June in Oran followed by a home game four days later (8th June) with Niger at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
L-R: Moses Basena (Assistant coach), Micho (Head coach) and Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Goalkeeping coach)
The players will enter camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel-Kisasi on Monday 23rd May 2022 at 8am. The training programme will start 10am using the Fast Fusion Indoor Facility and Gym.
The Uganda Cranes Preliminary Squad for 2022 AFCON Qualifiers
Goalkeepers
Lukwago Charles, St. George-Ethiopia, Bellagambi Giousue, Huddersfield Town, England, Alionzi Nafian, URA FC Uganda
The Uganda Women Senior National football Team(Crested Cranes) has continued to prepare for the forthcoming CECAFA Women’s Championship that is slated for 1st -11th June 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre.
After two weeks of residential training at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi, the team has now moved to the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to continue with preparations.
The team comprised of 31 players departed Kisasi for Njeru on Sunday morning with coach George Lutalo indicating this will give them enough time to prepare.
“After two weeks of training in Kampala, we are relocating to Njeru where we can have enough time to train well and better. And with the League coming to an end on Friday, the team will be fully available and thus help in preparing better.” He said.
Uganda is in Group A alongside Rwanda, Burundi and Djibouti.
The tournament will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre, between 1st -11th June 2022.
It should be noted that the aforementioned Championship is part of Crested Cranes preparations for the 2022 Women Africa Cup of Nations that will happen in July. Uganda was placed in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and Burkina Faso.
Crested Cranes Squad in Njeru Goalkeepers Daisy Nakaziro (Uganda Martyrs WFC, Uganda), Daphine Nyayenga (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Juliet Adeke (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Hadijjah Nalongo (UC U, Uganda)
Defenders Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Salena Allibhai (KAA Gent, Belgium), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC, Uganda), Harima Kanyago (Uganda Martyrs WFC, Uganda), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Margaret Namirimu (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Lukia Namubiru (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (FC Tooro Queens, Uganda), Miriam Ibunyu (She Corporate FC, Uganda)
Vipers Sports Club were officially crowned Champions of the 2021/22 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season on Saturday at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The Venoms who had wrapped up the title with four games to play, got crowned in their final match of the season against Police FC.
Vipers SC fans came in big numbers to witness the crowning moment.
The glamorous event characterized by fan-fare and merry-making saw Vipers SC win 5-0 against already relegated Police with goals coming from Bobosi Byaruhanga (brace), Milton Karisa (brace) and Yunus Ssentamu.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo hands over the trophy to Vipers SC Captain Halid Lwaliwa.
Vipers ended the season with 74 points to clinch their 5th league title. This is the highest point tally that they managed to collect in a single season.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who was in the company of 3rd FUFA Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Super League Limited Board Chairman, Fred Guy Kawuma handed the coveted trophy to the Venoms.
From Left to Right: StarTimes Uganda Vice President, Aldrine Nsubuga, FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, Vipers SC Patron Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Super League Limited Board Chairman Fred Guy Kawuma.
Vipers SC Patron who is also a Honorary FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa and StarTimes Uganda Vice President, Aldrine Nsubuga were present to witness the crowning moment.
The game also presented a chance to Midfielder Tonny Mawejje to officially retire from football.
The Police FC skipper was given a standing ovation from fans in the 6th minute of the game symbolizing his trade mark jersey number.
The former Uganda Cranes player also received a plaque from the FUFA President to appreciate his selfless contribution to football over the years.
Tonny Mawejje receives a plaque from FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
Match day 30 Results Vipers SC 5-0 Police FC KCCA FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants FC Arua Hill SC 1-0 Express FC UPDF FC 1-2 Onduparaka FC BUL FC 1-0 SC Villa Soltilo Bright Stars FC 2-0 Mbarara City FC Tooro United FC 0-7 URA FC Busoga United FC 1-2 Gaddafi FC
She Corporate Football Club are the Champions of the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League. The Sharks won the title on the final day of the season.
To win the League, the Nakawa based side drew goalless against fellow contenders Kampala Queens FC and thus emerge Champions on goal difference.
She Corporate had a better goal difference of one ahead of Kampala Queens but both teams ended the season on 39 points.
Right from the start of the season, the Sharks showed their intentions and indeed kept the consistence throughout despite Kampala Queens late run.
Their character of resolve was once again on show in the final game where they only needed a draw to seal the elusive Championship.
Phiona Nabbumba and Daphine Nyayenga both from She Corporate FC ended the season ad MVP and best goalkeeper respectively.
Best Goalkeeper 2021/22 Season, Daphine Nyayenga.She Corporate FC midfielder Phiona Nabbumba.
Lady Doves striker Fazila Ikwaput finished the season as top scorer with 15 goals.
FUFA Competitions Officer Sarah Birungi receives the top scorers’ gong on behalf of Fazila Ikwaput.
Rines SS WFC who survived relegation on the final day of the league received the Fair Play award for having registered the least bookings (9 yellow cards).
In the other games played Tooro Queens played out a goalless draw against She Maroons to get relegated while Olila High School WFC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.
In Mukono, Hasifah Nassuna bagged a hat trick in UCU Lady Cardinals 4-2 win over Uganda Martyrs WFC.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 18 She Corporate FC vs Kampala Queens – MUBS Arena, Nakawa|3PM (Live on FUFA TV)
UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC – Mukono
Olila High School WFC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC -Soroti Stadium
Lady Doves FC vs Rines SS WFC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
She Maroons FC vs FC Tooro Queens – Prisons Ground, Luzira.
The 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League season will come to a climax on Friday with five games to be played at various grounds across the country.
Key among them is the fixture involving She Corporate FC and Kampala Queens FC which is a title decider.
Damalie Matama attempts to stop She Corporate captain Naome Nagadya.
The game to be played at MUBS Arena, Nakawa pits the best teams this season and go into the final day of the League level on points(38), only separated by goal difference.
She Corporate, the hosts of Friday’s clash top the log due to a better goal difference of 13 (scored 25 and conceded 12). Their counterparts have scored the same number of goals but shipped in one more.
Shamirah Nalugya of Kampala Queens takes on Favour Nambatya of She Corporate.
The game therefore is a make or break for either side as both She Corporate and Kampala Queens look forward to securing their maiden League title.
What each Team needs
She Corporate FC go into Friday’s encounter needing just a point to encrypt their name on the Championship.
The Sharks boost of a good home record, managing to collect 20 points out of the possible 24 this season.
Kampala Queens on the other end find themselves in a must win situation and must defy odds against a side that has only conceded two goals at home the entire season (against Lady Doves FC and Rines SS WFC).
Key Players for either side
Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC) The midfielder has been consistent throughout the entire season and playing a pivotal role for the Sharks.
Phiona Nabbumba (with the ball) in action against Kampala Queens in the reverse fixture.
5 goals and 7 assists mean she has had direct contribution to half of the team’s goals this season.
Her combination with captain Naome Nagadya and Cissy Nantongo in the middle of the park has been important in the team’s attempt at winning the League.
Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens) Her arrival at club this season has helped to fill the gaping void left by former captain Fauzia Najjemba who has since moved to BIIK Shymkent in Kazakhstan.
Margaret Kunihira celebrates after scoring against Uganda Martyrs WFC (Photo by Kawowo Sports)
She is the club leading top scorer with 6 goals but also has the most assists (7) thus making her a key pillar on the Kampala Queens team.
What the coaches say Issa Hassan (She Corporate FC)
“The team is prepared and ready for the task ahead of us. The game is opportunity in our pursuit to win the League and we are well aware of what is at stake and we have to do. I believe the players have the mental fortitude to overcome the pressure and be able to play according to the plan set.”
Coach Hassan Issa
Hamza Lutalo (Kampala Queens FC) “The game before us means a lot to the team and all we need is to win against She Corporate. It will definitely be a tough task but I have full confidence in my players to go and execute the strategy laid.”
Kampala Queens head coach Hamza Lutalo
The reverse fixture at IUIU Ground, Kabojja ended in a two-all draw.
In the other games to be played on the final day, UCU Lady Cardinals host third placed Uganda Martyrs in Mukono while Kawempe Muslim make a daunting trip to Soroti to face Olila High School WFC.
At Katusabe Stadium Masindi, Rines SS who are just a point above the red zone need a positive result against Lady Doves to guarantee their safety.
FC Tooro Queens who are second from bottom have a chance to survive relegation but must win against already relegated She Maroons FC and hope Rines don’t defeat Lady Doves FC.
Club Licensing is a tool that aims at delivering professionalism to clubs both in the short and long term. The process looks at improving clubs in different areas such as sporting, governance, Finance, Administration and Legal among others.
FUFA is committed towards improving standards in Women’s competitions with efforts made across several spheres.
It is upon this background that FUFA sought for a FIFA Club Licensing Seminar from the World Football governing body. This was held on Thursday, 19th May 2022 at Imperial Royale Hotel with officials from clubs (FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League) attending.
Club officials from FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League pose for a group photo with FIFA Officials and FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
Andres Portabella, FIFA Advisor to Professional Football and Women’s Football Departments and Bruno Van Hellemont, the FIFA Professionalisation Manager (Women Football Division) were the instructors for the one day workshop.
Andres Portabella, FIFA Advisor to Professional Football and Women’s Football DepartmentsFIFA Professionalisation Manager (Women Football Division), Bruno Van Hellemont.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim opened the workshop and gave testimony of how Women’s Football has evolved and where the Federation wants to go.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
“I want to say that today’s workshop is like living a dream. In 2013, we made a very unpopular decision of withdrawing our Uganda U20 Women’s National Team from International engagements despite having beaten South Sudan 22-0 on aggregate. But as FUFA, we thought creating a regular league would give more girls chance to play and help us increase the pool. I’m glad that nine years down the road, the Crested Cranes will play at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the U20 and U17 Teams have come close in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and women’s football in Uganda has made big strides,” he said.
The President is happy that over the years, Women’s Football continues to grow with increase in the number of girls playing football.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
“Currently, Uganda has over 5,000 girls playing football. Our target in 2013 was to increase the number of girls playing football because this eventually creates teams that result into competitions and then form National Teams. We have moved a long journey but our target is even to achieve more in future and this FIFA Club Licensing Seminar is a key pillar in our quest for professionalize Women’s Football.” The President added.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim handing over a book on FUFA Strategy to Bruno Van Hellemont.FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi handing over a book on FUFA’s journey since 2013 to Andres Portabella.
Bruno Van Hellemont, the FIFA Professionalisation Manager (Women Football Division) indicated the Seminar was supposed to come earlier only to be affected by COVID-19.
FIFA Professionalisation Manager (Women Football Division), Bruno Van Hellemont.
“I’m privileged to be in Uganda and I bring greetings from FIFA. We are here to preach the gospel of Club Licensing in Women’s Football. This was supposed to happen sometime back but due to COVID-19, we were unable to meet physically. The opportunity is here for us to share with clubs and as well listen to them on how best we can apply the Club Licensing process.” He said.
His colleague, Andres Portabella, FIFA Advisor to Professional Football and Women’s Football Departments revealed that the exercise is open to all the FIFA Member Associations but only FUFA from Africa undertook the process.
FIFA Advisor to Professional Football and Women’s Football DepartmentsAndres Portabella.
“FIFA Club Licensing is open to all the 211 Member Associations and it is currently running across 16 countries. In Africa, it’s only FUFA that asked to this Seminar and this indicates how the Federation is committed towards improving Women’s Football in Uganda.”
David Katende, the National Council of Sports Assistant General Secretary- Technical stressed that football is a dynamic sport and thus clubs ought to embrace Club Licensing which aims at improving standards.
NCS Assistant General Secretary-Technical, David Katende.
“I’m really happy to be here and this Workshop is important in helping to develop our domestic competitions especially Women’s Football to also get to the professional ranks. Football is a dynamic sport and therefore we must embrace new trends. Therefore, Club Licensing is here to help us develop both on and off the pitch. Said Katende.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson while making his presentation highlighted the key aspects that the Club Licensing project looks at and the journey moved so far.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson
The 5 key areas include;
-Governance -Sporting -Finance -Legal -Administrative and Personnel
Group photo of Club administrators and FIFA officials Andres Portabella and Bruno Van Hellemont
Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director revealed that going forward, the federation will extend the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda to Women’s Football as a way of delivering professionalism.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe talking to participants
“Club Licensing should not seem like a burden to clubs. As FUFA we are making several interventions to make sure our clubs attain professionalism. Starting next season, we shall extend the Clubs Pro Agenda exercise to Women’s Football.” He stated.
Richard Kawere, the Chairman She Corporate FC presented on behalf clubs giving a testimony on how far his club has moved.
She Corporate FC Chairman Richard Kawere.
FIFA promised to make a follow up and constant monitoring of how much the clubs are adhering to the set standards.
Andres Portabella during his presentation during the workshop.Uganda Martyrs WFC CEO, John Baptist Ssemujju.Wakiso Hill WFC President, Wilber Shaka.Lady Doves FC CEO, Scovia Angeyango. Sarah Apanyo, the Olila High School WFC CEO.Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC CEO, Ahmed Lubulwa.Uganda Women Football Association Chairperson, Margaret Kubingi.Luweero Giant Queens Chairman, Edward Lugolobi.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal, Return Leg BUL FC 1-0 Booma FC
BUL FC progress 6-1 on aggregate
The final of the 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup edition will be between current holders Vipers SC and BUL FC. This follows successful completion of the semifinal contests on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Vipers SC overcame Mbarara City FC while BUL FC eliminated Booma FC to set up a repeat of last season’s final.
It should be noted that the aforementioned teams faced off in the 2020/21 final at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru with Vipers thrashing BUL 8-0.
Despite Booma FC marching BUL FC for the entire game at Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe Karim Ndugwa’s half goal gave the latter Victory to cruise to the final.
The veteran forward headed home Ivan Wani’s cross to settle the return leg contest and ensure the Jinja based outfit returned to the final.
The goal took his tally to seven in the Cup this season and leads the scoring chart heading into the final slated for 12th June 2022 at Masindi Stadium.
BUL FC therefore advanced 6-1 on aggregate, having won the first leg fixture 5-1 in Masindi.
In the other semifinal contest, Vipers won the reverse fixture against Mbarara City 4-0 to also reach the final 6-1 on aggregate.
The CAF B Diploma Coaching Course that has been going on at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru successfully came to a climax on Wednesday.
24 coaches undertook the process, studying for a total of 160 hours that came in intervals over the last two months.
CAF B Diploma Coaching Course participants pose for a group photo with FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye Kitibwa.Coaches that undertook the CAF B Diploma Coaching Course all smiles after completing the process.
The course started on 28th March and ended on 17th May 2022 with FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye Kitibwa awarding certificates of participation to all the attendees in a closing ceremony.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye Kitibwa (left) poses for a photo with Sharon Kizza, the only female participant.Coach Allan Kivebulaya Kabonge receiving his certificate of participation from FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye Kitibwa
The coaches went through theory sessions, practical, internship, examination, assessment, mandatory training and 16 days of internship and now await results that will be released by CAF later.
Top Coaching instructors Mujib Kasule, Livingstone Kyambadde and Jackson Nyiima handled the course while specialist instructors in other areas of the course were also invited for various modules.
CAF Coaching Instructor, Livingstone Kyambadde.FUFA Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima who is also a CAF Coaching Instructor.CAF Coaching Instructor Mujib Kasule.
Breakdown of the module
Module 1: 28th March- 1st April 2022
Module 2: 9th – 14th April 2022
Internship period: 16 days-coaches are required to work with clubs implementing what has been taught to them.
Module 3: 1st -6th May 2022
Module 4 and Examinations: 13th -18th May 2022.
A coach writing examinations during CAF B Diploma Coaching Course.
The course covered the following areas;
-Football knowledge -Leadership and management -Sports science and medical Teaching methods -Media relations -Refereeing
FUFA Football Development Director, Ali Mwebe.
The 24 participants
Steven Bengo, Felix Ssekabuuza Kawooya, Abdulsamadu Daba Musafiri, Godfrey Wasswa, Danny Kirumira, Allan Kivewala Kabonge, Bashir Mutyaba, Godfrey Magoba, Baker Kasule, David Mutono, Richard Luyima, David Katalemwa, Sharon Kizza, Fred Muhumuza, Kenneth Nkojo, Simon Peter Ojok, Charles Samuel Nsanziiro, Abubakari Tabula, Hassan Zungu, Eric Ndifuna, Abdallah Loi Umar, Bilal Felix Komoyangi, Moses Zakaria Ngor, Muhamadi Senfuma
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal,Return Leg Wednesday, 18th May 2022 BUL FC Vs Booma FC Kyabazinga Stadium,Bugembe Kickoff :3PM Live: FUFA TV, UBC TV & 102.2 FUFA fm
BUL FC host Booma FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinal return leg at the Kyanzinga Stadium in Jinja hoping to secure a berth into the final.
With an upper hand heading into the return leg after winning the first fixture 5-1 at Masindi Municipal Stadium last week, BUL FC coach Alex Isabirye has warned his charges against complacency.
Isabirye indicates football is unpredictable and anything can happen for them not to reach the final if they do not show full commitment.
BUL FC head coach Alex Isabirye
‘We still have alot to do until the second leg is done, what we did at Masindi Grounds can be replicated at our own home ground and results overturned by our rivals. Yes we have an advantage but we minded less and prepared like it never happened.’ Said Isabirye.
Isabirye further asserts that the target ahead of Wednesday’s clash is to win and advance to the final.
“The 90 minutes left are very crucial in our quest to reach the final and therefore we will go into it with a winning mentality.” He added.
His counterpart Fred Alinaitwe is confident that his team can overturn the first leg result despite chasing a big margin.
Booma FC head coach Fred Alinaitwe
”We believe it is not yet done, all the goals we conceded in the first leg were goalkeeping errors but we are glad that our first choice Goalkeeper Francis Anguzo is back.We have prepared for the return leg and looking forward to overturning the first leg results because anything can happen in football.’ He said.
The winner between BUL FC and Booma FC will face Vipers SC in the final. The Venoms eliminated Mbarara City FC 6-1 on aggregate after winning the return leg 4-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal, Return Leg Vipers SC 4-0 Mbarara City FC
Vipers SC progress to the final 6-1 on aggregate
Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Vipers Sports Club progressed to the final of the 48th edition after eliminating Mbarara City FC on Tuesday.
The Venoms put up a brilliant display to dispatch the Ankole Lions, winning the return leg played at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende 4-0.
The two-time winners (2015/16 and 2020/21) had secured a 2-1 advantage from the reverse fixture last week.
In Kitende, Vipers despite creating numerous chances right from onset failed to find the breakthrough in the opening 45 minutes.
The loss of striker Caesar Manzoki through injury midway the first stanza brought more concerns going into the second half.
However, those concerns were easily washed away upon resumption with the Venoms proving clinical and scoring four goals.
The breakthrough came five minutes into the second half with Mbarara City defender Ronald Otti scoring into his own net.
Milton Karisa who also scored in the first leg doubled Vipers advantage before Yunus Ssentamu also appeared on the score sheet.
The icing on the cake from midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga who scored three minutes into added time to seal victory for the Venoms who now await the winner between BUL FC and Booma FC in the other semifinal contest.
BUL who won 5-1 in Masindi last week will host Booma on Wednesday at Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja.
The final will be played on 28th May 2022 at Masindi Municipal Stadium.
The 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League Champion will be determined on the last day of the league following results from the penultimate round.
Both She Corporate FC and Kampala Queens FC who top the log won their respective games on Tuesday to set up a decider.
It should be noted that She Corporate FC will host Kampala Queens on Friday at MUBS Arena, Nakawa.
Kampala Queens fought hard to edge resilient Olila High School at IUIU Ground Kabojja, thanks to Resty Nanziri’s second half goal.
She Corporate on the other hand won with the same scoreline thanks to Whisper Alomo’s goal.
The game played at Buhinga Stadium delayed to start due to a heavy downpour in Fort Portal City.
With both Kampala Queens and She Corporate level on 38 points, Friday’s clash at MUBS Arena, Nakawa will be decider.
She Corporate need just a draw to clinch the title while Kampala Queens must win to emerge Champions.
She Maroons officially got relegated after suffering a 5-1 loss to Uganda Martyrs WFC at St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga.
Latifa Nakasi grabbed a hat trick while Anita Namata and Immaculate Nakanjjako got the other goals for Uganda Martyrs.
The consolation goal for She Maroons came from Anita Babirye. The Prison Sentries have 10 points with one game to play.
Kawempe Muslim defeated Lady Doves 2-0 with goal coming from Esther Nangendo and Hadijah Nandago.
Rines SS moved out of the drop zone after earning a point off UCU Lady Cardinals at home.
Hasifah Nassuna had given UCU Lady Cardinals the lead but Betty Nakubulwa got the equalizer to help Rines move to 14 points, one above FC Tooro Queens.
Matchday 18 Fixtures
She Maroons FC vs FC Tooro Queens – Prisons Ground, Luzira
Olila High School WFC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – Soroti Stadium
She Corporate FC vs Kampala Queens FC – MUBS Arena Nakawa
Lady Doves FC vs Rines SS WFC – Katusabe Stadium
UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC – Mukono
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 17 Uganda Martyrs WFC vs She Maroons FC – St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Lady Doves FC – Valley Ground, Kawempe
FC Tooro Queens vs She Corporate FC – Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
Rines SS WFC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso
Kampala Queens FC vs Olila High School WFC – IUIU, Kabojja
All games kickoff at 4PM
Kampala Queens and She Corporate FC cannot afford any blip at the moment with the FUFA Women Super League title in sight.
Any slip for either side, could definitely mean squandering a chance to clinch the crown and therefore results from the second last Matchday of the League come with far reaching implications.
Kampala Queens host Olila High School this Tuesday in Kabojja while She Corporate have made a long trip to Fort Portal City to face relegation threatened FC Tooro Queens.
Kampala Queens midfielders Shamirah Nalugya and Zaina Namuleme celebrating a goal.
Tooro Queens are only above the drop zone due to a better goal difference than Rines SS but both have amassed 13 points each.
Should both teams pick maximum points today, they will go into the last day of the league, level on points. They currently have 35 points apiece.
She Corporate midfielder Phiona Nabbumba(left) will be key for them against FC Tooro Queens
It should be noted that She Corporate FC will host Kampala Queens in Nakawa on Friday this week.
In the other games on matchday 17, third placed Uganda Martyrs on 31 points host bottom placed She Maroons who still have a chance to beat the drop.
Elizabeth Nakigozi is Uganda Martyrs top scorer this season with six goals.
The Prison Sentries have 10 points and must win their remaining two fixtures to at least guarantee their stay.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC will host Lady Doves FC while UCU Lady Cardinals visit Rines SS in Wakiso.
Semifinal,Return Leg Tuesday 17/04/2022 Vipers SC Vs Mbarara City
Vipers SC host Mbarara City in the return leg of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinals at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
The first leg at Kakyeka Stadium the home of Mbarara City ended in favour of Vipers with a 2-1 win thanks to Paul Mucureezi and Milton Karisa who were on the score sheet for the newly crowned StarTimes Uganda Premier League Champions and Seiri Arugimaho who scored the consolation for Mbarara City.
Having scored in the first round to clear chances of his team qualifying to the final, Mucureezi eyes his fifth career Uganda Cup final in case Vipers eliminate Mbarara City.
Speaking to www.fufa.co.ug Mucureezi said that this is one milestone he’s looking up to thus more reason to work hard and guide his team to the final.
‘I’ve got many reasons to work tooth and nail to guide my team to the final. It is my job but there are also individual achievements I’m eying. We already have an upper hand after that away win but we won’t sit back rather than working harder like the game is just at level.’ Said Mucureezi.
In 2014, Mucureezi guided KCCA FC to his first career Uganda Cup final against SC Villa at Kyamate in a game which was replayed at Mandela National Stadium but his team lost 3-1 at Mandela National Stadium, he again guided KCCA in 2017 where they beat Paidha Black Angels 2-0. In 2018 Mucureezi reached the final with KCCA FC in a game played at Emokori Ground, Bukedea against his current employers and the Kasasiro boys won 1-0 and the last one was in 2021 against Bul FC where Vipers humiliated BUL FC 8-0.
On the other hand, Vipers SC are eying their sixth final and Mbarara City hoping to make a record of making it to their first final in history in case they overturn the first leg result.
Two officials from FIFA are in the country to oversee the FIFA Women Club Licensing workshop slated for Thursday, 19th May 2022 at Imperial Royale Hotel.
Andres Portabella, the FIFA Club Licensing Consultant and Bruno Van Hellemont, the FIFA Professionalisation Manager (Women Football Division) arrived in Uganda on Sunday.
Bruno Van Hellemont(Left) and Andres Portabella in 102.1 FUFA fm studios.
The two were welcomed to FUFA Complex by FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson alongside FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mugisha and FUFA Club Licensing Manager, Ivan Kintu Bayige.
FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (in the middle) pose for a photo with FIFA Officials.
FUFA Professional Leagues Manager, Shawn Mubiru and FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule were also present.
FUFA Professional Leagues Manager, Shawn Mubiru greeting the FIFA Officials.
The project is about Women Club Licencing in Uganda and it is built on the following specific goals;
1. Advance the professionalisation of the women’s game.
2. Accelerate the development of the game at all levels.
3. Build on the existing Senior league.
4. Help the Member Association achieve its strategic plans to be specific the FUFA Women Football Strategy.
Andres Portabella speaking on 102.1 FUFA fm.Bruno Van Hellemont poses for a photo in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm.FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (C), FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mulindwa (Right) and FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza welcome FIFA Officials.FUFA Officials holding pleasantries received from the FIFA officials.FUFA IT officer talking to FIFA officials.Andres Portabella and Bruno Van Hellemont having a guided tour of the Kadiba Training Facility which is funded by FIFA.Bruno Van Hellemont speaking on 102.1 FUFA fm FIFA officials being taken around on a guided tour.FUFA and FIFA officials in a meeting.FUFA Club Licensing Officer in charge of Women Football Sheila Nakagwa greeting FIFA officials.
