KJT FC 2-2 Luzira FC KJT FC 10-0 ASKA FC Park FC 2-0 Kisenyi FC Kisenyi FC 7-0 Kabowa Dream FC Aidenal FC 7-1 ASKA FC Park FC 0-0 Aidenal F Talent Bridge FC 5-2 Kabowa Dream FC Luzira FC 5-2 Talent Bridge FC
Kampala Junior Team (KJT) and Aidenal FC produced the best results as the 2021/22 got underway on Sunday at Old Kampala Arena.
Former Uganda Olympic Committee Chairman, William Blick was at the Arena to watch the thrilling action.
The new season came with exciting news of live broadcast for the games on FUFA TV, the first of its kind. With 8 teams taking part, the opening day of the League witnessed each team play two games.
KJT and Aidenal recorded the biggest wins on the day, both winning against ASKA FC with huge margins. KJT won 10-0 while Aidenal defeated the same opponent with a 7-0 score.
ASKA Futsal Club.
Abdallah Mayiwa and Stuart Henry Kafuluma scored a hat trick each while Anthony Male, Najibu Muwonge, Uthman Lule, and Umar Ssebuliba also got onto the score sheet for KJT.
For Aidenal, their goals against ASKA came from Marvin Kavuma and Dennis Kalanzi who had a treble each while the other was scored by Kenneth Kisiro.
Mike Ntagujira got the consolation for hapless ASKA and their only goal on the day.
KJT had earlier drawn 2-2 against Luzira FC in the opening fixture.Umar Ssebuliba and Abasi Kyeyune scored for KJT but the latter got their goals through Ivan Othieno and Joel Ogwang.
Defending Champions Park FC made a perfect start to their title defence, overcoming Kisenyi FC with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Joseph Kakembo and Shafic Avemah.
In the other games played, Kabowa Dream lost their two games on the day, 7-0 to Kisenyi FC and 5-2 to Talent Bridge.
Talent Bridge later lost with the same score-line to Luzira FC.
Action will return next week with 4 games on card at the same venue;
· UCU Lady Cardinals FC 4-2 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
· Uganda Martyrs WFC 1-0 Rines SS WFC
· Olila High School WFC 0-0 FC Tooro Queens
The title race in the FUFA Women Super League will go down to the wire with both She Corporate FC and Kampala Queens still in tight contention.
The aforementioned teams won their respective fixtures over the weekend on the road to keep their ambitions afloat.
She Corporate FC who occupy pole position because of a superior goal difference grinded past neighbours She Maroons FC in the Nakawa derby.
In a closely contested encounter played at Prisons Ground, Luzira, Favour Nambatya’s goal at the stroke of halftime eventually turned out to be decisive moment of the game.
Kampala Queens on the other hand were 2-1 winners over Lady Doves FC at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi thanks to goals from Resty Nanziri and Zaina Nandede.
Fazila Ikwaput got the consolation for Lady Doves to take her tally to 14 this season and currently leads the scoring chart.
The two teams will get back to action on Tuesday with She Corporate making a daunting trip to Fort Portal City to face relegation threatened FC Tooro Queens while Kampala Queens will be at home to Olila High School WFC.
In the other results, UCU Lady Cardinals secured a 4-2 win over inconsistent Kawempe Muslim with Hasifa Nassuna netting a brace while Jackie Nakasi and Teddy Najjuma got the other goals for the University side.
Kawempe’s goals came from midfielder Shakira Nyinagahirwa and forward Allen Nassazi.
At St. Gerald’s Stadium in Lubaga, Uganda Martyrs WFC were 1-0 winners over Rines SS WFC with Elizabeth Nakigozi’s first half strike settling the contest.
The fixture between Olila High School and FC Tooro Queens ended in a barren stalemate at Soroti Stadium.
Matchday 17 Fixtures
· FC Tooro Queens vs She Corporate FC – Buhinga Stadium
· Kampala Queens vs Olila High School WFC – IUIU Ground, Kabojja
· Rines SS WFC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso
· Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Lady Doves – Valley Ground, Kawempe
· Uganda Martyrs WFC vs She Maroons FC – St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga
The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses is confident that the federation’s strategy to improve the human resource and Capacity building I football, will yield positive results.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim during the workshop at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Through the Football Development Unit, FUFA has embarked on creating a pool of football instructors to gain more football knowledge in an organised manner that will be shared later with other football stakeholders.
A two Day workshop from 14th-15th May 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, has brought 40 recognised football figures in Uganda in the areas of administration, refereeing, sports science, safety, security, marketing and communications.
Former FIFA Referee Dennis Batte (L) and Rogers Byamukama at the workshop- FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
‘We are following our strategy. We need educators to train other football stakeholders. Every player, administrator, coach is a football marketer and Communicator’
The FUFA Exco and Executive Secretary of the Football Development Unit Ronnie Kalema highlights the importance of the workshop.
‘I would like to assure the Country that in order to enhancing the implementation of existing tools and systems of teaching, we have organized this Training of Trainers (ToT) for our top instructors in the Country. We want to work on the curriculum that suits with the new philosophy & trends of football in order to reshape and unlock greater efficiency for football’s education’ noted Kalema.
Ronnie Kalema during the theory session
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe during presentation
Some of the high profile figures at the workshop are FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Rogers Byamukama, Exco Members Sam Mpiima, Rasoul Ariga and FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services who doubles as CAF Safety and Security Officer Humphrey Mandu during the course
Former FIFA referees Catherine Adipo, Yusuf Awuye, Ali Kalyango, Margaret Kubingi, Haruna Kebba, Dennis Batte and Brian Nsubuga are also attending the workshop where they will be covering the area of refereeing.
Dr. Azah Taibu-Chairperson of FUFA Judicial Bodies at the workshop
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and Executive Secretary of Governance Sam Mpiima Coach Christine Wanyana and FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba Goalkeeping coaches James Magala(l) and Daniel Kiwanuka at the course Head of Finance at Vipers SC Vincent SsajjabiCAF Commissioner and FUFA Exco Member Rasoul ArigaJjunju Hamzah Chairman Futsal Association Uganda UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire CAF Coaching Instructor Majidah Nantanda
The workshop, whose participants were asked to submit applications for attendance is aimed at;
1-Equipping instructors with modern approach to course delivery
2-Understand and contribute into the philosophy of new FUFA Education curriculum
3-Understand the process and procedures involved in organising FUFA courses
The list of Participants invited for the Training of Trainers
Social Media platforms continue to be awash with praise towards Hasifa Nassuna for having reached a century of League goals.
Nassuna got the 100th goal as her side UCU Lady Cardinals FC lost 2-1 to Kampala Queens on Wednesday, 11th May 2022 at IUIU Ground, Kabojja.
Several dignitaries, sports administrators, journalists and fans have come out to congratulate the forward upon attaining the unprecedented feat.
These range from FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, Uganda Olympic Committee Chairman, Dr. Donald Rukare to celebrated journalist Usher Komugisha.
Special things happen to special people. For Hasifah Nassuna, everything she touches turns gold and the country continues to enjoy from her craft that never stops giving. It is one one thing to score a goal but another to do so game in game out and year in year out.
Such special players come in handy and Hasifa Nassuna is one of the few that Women’s football in Uganda is lucky to have.
The forward, currently featuring for Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals will have Wednesday, 11th May 2022 as a special day in her football career.
UCU Lady Cardinals FC skipper Hasifah Nassuna.
In the game against Kampala Queens played at the IUIU Ground, Kabojja, Nassuna registered her 100th League goal in a space of seven years.
It was a record worth celebrating, no wonder both set of players from UCU Lady Cardinals and Kampala Queens clapped for a minute immediately after she scored. FUFA had already issued a circular to this effect last week indicating such would be accorded whenever the 100th goal comes.
Both set of players from Kampala Queens and UCU Lady Cardinals clapping to honor Nassuna’s record.
Despite her team losing on the day, Nassuna was happy that the milestone was reached and hopes this can be a stepping stone for more success.
“I’m the happiest person today that finally this record is achieved and i think everyone has been waiting for this. Well, it came with a bit of pressure but I am delighted that it is out of the way now and hoping to even achieve more in future.” She said after the game.
Hasifah Nassuna celebrates the landmark goal
The journey that started on 15th February 2015 at Nabweru Playground as the FUFA Women Elite League was introduced, was worth celebrating and Nassuna indicates it has come with hardships.
“I want to thank Allah for the gift of life and also the talent she gave me. When I look back to the time when the League started, definitely it is a long journey that has come with challenges but I’m glad to be the first person to reach such a milestone.”
Her first goal came against Kakira Women Football Club, then playing at Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, winning that game 7-0.
She would go on to score 14 in the first season where Kawempe Muslim encrypted their name in history books as the first team to win the FUFA Women Elite.They went ahead to win the next three with Nassuna playing a key role before she left for UCU Lady Cardinals in 2017.
Hasifa Nassuna (red jersey) in action during her days at Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Nassuna’s League goals at Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
2015 -14 2015/2016 -18 2016/17 – 26
In her final season at Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Nassuna set a record for most goals scored in a single season (26) and this stands to-date.
She was able to help UCU Lady Cardinals lift their first silverware in her first season, when they won the FUFA Women’s Cup, defeating She Corporate FC in Kabwohe, Sheema District.
Hasifah Nassuna playing in the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup against She Corporate FC.
Nassuna went ahead to guide the Mukono based side to success in the League, winning the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League title. She ended as both the MVP and top scorer with 18 goals.
L-R UCU Lady Cardinals goalkeeper Aturo Ruth with Hassifa Nassuna after the awarding ceremony
Perhaps the milestone could have been achieved earlier but with the outbreak of COVID-19, the 2019/20 season was cancelled when she had only two goals while last season, the League was played in a tournament format.
Even with limited games played because of the shorter format, Nassuna scored three goals in five games as UCU Lady Cardinals FC reached the final but lost to Lady Doves FC.
The current campaign has seen the lethal forward score nine goals, four behind leading top scorer Fazila Ikwaput.
Nassuna at a glance Full Names: Hasifah Nassuna Date of Birth: 10th February 1998 Mother’s Name: Annet Nakimbugwe Father’s Name: Abbas Mukiibi
Schools Attended: Primary: Sat PLE at Nsumba Primary School in 2010 Secondary: Kawempe Muslim SS (2011-2016) University: Uganda Christian University (2018 – Present)
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 15 Results Rines SS WFC 1-0 She Maroons FC Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 1-1 Uganda Martyrs WFC She Corporate FC 5-0 Olila High School WFC Kampala Queens FC 2-1 UCU Lady Cardinals FC Lady Doves FC 4-0 FC Tooro Queens
Kampala Queens had to score a stoppage time winner to see off resilient UCU Lady Cardinals on matchday 15.
The game played on Wednesday at IUIU Ground, Kabojja witnessed history being made as Hasifa Nassuna scored her 100th League goal to give UCU Lady Cardinals the lead.
Hasifa Nassuna celebrates after scoring her 100th League goal.
The goal was treated to a minute of clapping from both sets of players and fans in honour of the landmark goal.
Kampala Queens and UCU Lady Cardinals players applauding in honor of Hasifa Nassuna’s landmark goal.
However, UCU Lady Cardinals ended on the losing note as Kampala Queens mounted a comeback to eventually win 2-1.
Shamirah Nalugya levelled matters before the break before Zaina Nandede eventually got the winning goal at the death of the clock.
The result means Kampala Queens move to 32 points, same as leaders She Corporate who registered their biggest win this season by outwitting Olila High School WFC.
In the game played at MUBS Arena, Nakawa, the Sharks put up a brilliant display to secure a 5-0 win thanks to goals from Favour Nambatya (hat trick), Grace Nassongo and Noeline Namiiro.
She Corporate players celebrate one of the goals (Photo by Kawowo Sports).
She Corporate returned to the top of the table with a superior goal ahead of Kampala Queens.
Elsewhere, Fazila Ikwaput was on fire as Lady Doves FC eased past FC Tooro Queens in the Kitara derby played at Katusabe Stadium.
The lethal forward netted a haul (four goals) to take her tally to 13 and thus move top in the scoring chart.
Lady Doves FC Forward Fazila Ikwaput put four past Lady Doves FC.
The result means FC Tooro Queens now drop to the relegation with 12 points because Rines SS WFC won the relegation battle against She Maroons thanks to Joan Ainembabazi’s solitary strike.
Rines SS WFC moved out of the drop zone for the first time and now have 13 points from 15 games.
Rines SS WFC players celebrating.
Uganda Martyrs title ambitions suffered a huge blow after picking just a point on the road against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
The Lubaga based outfit had to come from a goal down to salvage a point thanks to a goal from substitute Shamusa Najjuma. The hosts had taken the lead through Hadijah Nandago.
Action will continue over the weekend with matchday 16 games.
Saturday, 14th May 2022
She Maroons FC vs She Corporate FC – Prisons Ground, Luzira
Olila High School WFC vs FC Tooro Queens -Soroti Stadium
Lady Doves FC vs Kampala Queens – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
Uganda Martyrs WFC vs Rines SS WFC – St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal 2, First Leg Mbarara City FC 1-2 Vipers SC
Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Vipers SC edged Mbarara City in the first leg of the semifinals to take narrow advantage.
Vipers SC Coach Roberto Oliviera and forward Paul Mucureezi after the game
The Venoms secured a 2-1 win on Wednesday in the game played at Kakyeka Stadium.
Paul Mucureezi who formerly featured for the Ankole Lions opened the scores before Milton Karisa doubled the advantage at the stroke of halftime.
Milton Karisa scored the second goal for Vipers SC.
The home side however pulled one back through Seri Arugamaho inside the final ten minutes to give Mbarara City hope ahead of the return leg next week at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
It should be noted that BUL FC earned a comprehensive result in the other semifinal contest, winning 5-1 against Booma FC in Masindi.
The winners on aggregate from the two semifinal contests will advance to the final.
Should Viper SC and BUL maintain their lead after the return leg, this will mean a repeat of last season’s final.
The draw for the upcoming CECAFA Women’s Championship has been successfully held on Wednesday to determine the groups.
In a function conducted via zoom, the 8 teams that confirmed participation have been divided into two groups, each containing four.
CECAFA CEO Auka Gecheo and Competitions Director Yusuf Mossi conducted the draw event.
Hosts Uganda have been placed in group A and will have to compete against Rwanda, Burundi and Djibouti.
The Crested Cranes under the stewardship of coach George Lutalo already entered camp in preparation for this tournament.
Both Uganda and Burundi will use the regional Championship as part of their preparations for the 2022 TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations in July.
Group B has Tanzania, Zanzibar, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The tournament is expected to take place between May 22nd – June 5th 2022 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
This is the second time that Uganda is hosting this Championship, the first coming in 2016.
The preparations of Uganda National Women’s team- Crested Cranes ahead of the 2022 CECAFA Championship in Njeru later this month have taken big steps with two foreign based players joining the camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi.
The forthcoming CECAFA Women’s Championship will be held at the FUFA Technical Centre from 22nd May to 5th June 2022. It will act as a precursor to the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco where Uganda will be taking part.
Crested Cranes training at Omondi Stadium in Lugogo
Natasha Shirazi a forward at Maccabi Kishronot Hadera in Israel and Salena Allibhai a midfielder with KAA Gent, Belgium are already in camp and raring to go for national team engagements.
The camp opened last Saturday but has been interrupted temporarily by the release of players to rejoin their respective clubs for Wednesday’s league engagements.
‘We have granted players permission to go back to their clubs for league engagements. We expect them back to camp immediately after the matches so that we can regroup to plan technically further. The numbers will improve definitely’ said Head coach George Lutalo.
Crested Cranes Head Coach George Lutalo
The team’s training sessions have ranged from indoor drills at the Hotel with gym work, then ball work at Quality Primary School in Kisasi and Omondi Stadium at Lugogo.
Of the 47 players who were summoned in the provisional squad for the tournament, 17 are in camp but there will be a slightly bigger number after today’s league games.
Midfielder Salena Allibhai
Teenager Salena Allibhai said ‘I am really excited to be back here and I am very grateful for the opportunity to represent Uganda. In me, expect a midfielder who is very calm on the ball, technical and able to solve pressure’ noted the midfielder.
Natasha speaks out
Natasha Shirazi speaking to the media back in 2016.
‘I am happy to be back in camp after 6 years and it nice coming back seeing familiar faces like Sandra Nabweteme and Hasifa Nassuna whom I played with in 2016. I am looking forward to meet other players and get to know them on the field. This time round expect an improved and different Natasha ready to fight for her home country’ noted Natasha
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 15 Wednesday, 11th May 2022
Rines SS vs She Maroons FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC – Valley Ground, Kawempe
She Corporate FC vs Olila High School WFC – MUBS Arena, Nakawa
Lady Doves vs FC Tooro Queens – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
Kampala Queens vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – IUIU Ground, Kabojja
All games kickoff at 4PM
Matchday 15 of the FUFA Women Super League comes with different ambitions for all the ten teams. Whereas a few are contending for the title, more than half are engulfed in the battle to fend off relegation.
As action continues on Wednesday with five games spread across the country, the outcome from each of the game could have far reaching implications on either side of the table.
Current table standings
Table leaders Kampala Queens will seek to extend their brilliant run and maintain grip on pole position with victory over visiting UCU Lady Cardinals.
With four games to the climax of the season, any blip for Kampala Queens could dent their title hopes and therefore have to treat Wednesday’s clash with utmost importance.
They face a UCU Lady Cardinals outfit that has blown hot and cold the entire season and sit fourth on the table, eight points behind the leaders.
Zaina Nandede scored the winning goal in the reverse fixture.
A loss against Kampala Queens will all but erase their hopes of clinching this season’s title if any.
However, their captain Hasifah Nassuna has more to fight for given that she is one goal shy of a century in the domestic League.
UCU Lady Cardinals captain Hasifah Nassuna.
Kampala Queens won the reverse fixture 2-1 in Mukono.
She Corporate who are also on 29 points returned to winning ways over the weekend, defeating UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 in Nakawa.
The result not only helped them to remain in the title race but also brought back the confidence of the players after a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Lady Doves a week ago.
Olila High School and She Corporate captains pose for a Photo with match officials before kickoff.
The Sharks will definitely be aiming to garner maximum points off Olila High School on Wednesday to keep their title charge alive.
Uganda Martyrs WFC who are third on 27 points make a trip across the city to Kawempe and hoping that maximum points off their nemesis will keep them within breathing space of the leading pack.
A 2-1 win away to FC Tooro Queens over the weekend helped Uganda Martyrs WFC to bounce back from two successive draws.
Uganda Martyrs midfielder Kevin Nakacwa (in blue) contends for the ball with Kawempe’s Phiona Nabulime.
It should be noted that the Lubaga based school won the reverse fixture 3-1 and will be aiming for a first double over Kawempe.
Elsewhere, bottom placed Rines SS face She Maroons who are second from bottom. The two have the same number of points (10) and victory for either could be a big boost in fending off the relegation monster.
Rines SS Women Football Club.
Another relegation contest will be the Kitara region derby between Lady Doves and FC Tooro Queens at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi.
Tooro Queens are only two points above the drop zone and meet a rejuvenated Lady Doves side that routed She Corporate 5-0 in their last home game.
Lady Doves Football Club.
Lady Doves are equally not safe with 14 points in as many games and they will need maximum points off visiting Tooro Queens to move far from the red zone.
BUL Football Club earned a big advantage from the first leg of the semifinals in the Stanbic Uganda Cup after obliterating Booma FC on Tuesday.
In the game played at Masindi Municipal Stadium, BUL FC put up a brilliant display to dispatch Booma FC with a 5-1 win.
Action between Booma FC and BUL FC at Masindi Municipal Stadium.
The Jinja based side were ruthless especially in the first half, scoring three goals in the opening twelve minutes.
Just Six minutes after kickoff, Simon Peter Oketch had already fired the visitors into the lead, finishing off a Karim Ndugwa’s delivery.
Reagan Kalyowa of BUL FC goes down.
Four minutes later, Richard Wandyaka doubled the lead to give Alex Isabirye’s charges the perfect start.
In the 12th minuter, Oketch once again appeared the score sheet as Booma seemed to be at sixes and sevens.
Leonard Mujuwa gave the hosts some delight in the 21st minute getting what eventually turned out to be a consolation goal.
By the end of the opening stanza, BUL FC led 4-1 with Ibrahim Kazindula getting the fourth goal before Ndugwa put the icing on the cake in the second half, converting from the spot.
Booma FC players walk off the pitch crestfallen after losing to BUL FC.
The result means BUL FC are on course to returning to the final for the second successive year. The second leg will be played between the 17th and the 19th of May 2022.
Current holders Vipers SC will face Mbarara City FC in the other semifinal with the first leg coming on Wednesday, 11th May at Kakyeka Stadium.
FUFA has organised a two day residential workshop for Training of Trainers (ToT) to be held from 14th-15th May 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The workshop, whose participants were asked to submit their applications for attendance is aimed at;
Equipping instructors with modern approach to course delivery
Understand and contribute into the philosophy of new FUFA Education curriculum
Understand the process and procedures involved in organising FUFA courses
The Executive Secretary of the FUFA Football Development Unit Ronnie Kalema confirmed the latest news.
L-R: Mujib Kasule, Ronnie Kalema and Ali Mwebe. The trio will be in Njeru for the Training of Trainers.
‘We shall have 40 participants taken through the latest training on presentation, preparation of content outline, course delivery and how to train new instructors in other regions and other FUFA Member Associations. At the end of the workshop, the Football Development Committee shall recommend the names to FUFA Licensing Committee for issuance of FUFA Instructors Licenses’ noted Kalema.
‘FUFA’s Vision is to be the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field. We shall issue a two year license to the Instructors and at the end of this period, each instructor will be required to undergo another refresher course to match the prevailing trends’ added Kalema.
Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director
The FUFA Football development Director Ali Mwebe noted that the list has experienced participants who have been handling courses at both CAF and FIFA Levels.
‘The experienced personnel on the list will help us to share ideas from their specialized fields as we also pass on notes to them from equally important areas like coaching, administration and communication’ said Mwebe.
The list of Participants invited for the Training of Trainers
1
Kebba Helon Haruna
Coaching
2
Ben Mwesigwa
Coaching
3
Jimmy Mwera
Coaching
4
Kyambadde Stone Ndibassa
Coaching
5
Nantanda Majidah
Coaching
6
Wanyana Christine Nakibuuka
Coaching
7
Mujib Kasule
Coaching
8
Egesa Wesonga Samuel
Refereeing
9
Waiswa Baligeya Ali
Refereeing
10
Adipo Constance Catherine Wejuli
Refereeing
11
Nsubuga Faisal Abubaker
Refereeing
12
Ali Tomusange
Refereeing
13
Turyomuriwe Samuel
Refereeing
14
Kubingi Margaret Kebba Fatia
Refereeing
15
Miiro Brian Nsubuga
Refereeing
16
Nkono Amin Bbosa
Refereeing
17
Batte Denis
Refereeing
18
Deo Mutabazi
Administration
19
Ariga Rasoul
Administration
20
Dr. Aza Taibu
Administration
21
Ojok Geofrey Odur
Administration
22
Jjunju Hamzah
Administration
23
Bainamani Bernard
Administration
24
Lukambi Denis
Administration
25
Mpiima Samuel
Administration
26
Sajjabbi Vincent
Administration
27
Yusuf Awuye
Administration
28
Dr Apollo Ahimbisibwe
Medical
29
Edmund Kintu
Medical
30
Dr. Mutyaba Joseph
Nutrition
31
Ahmed Hussein
Communications
32
Rogers Byamukama
Marketing
33
Kaddu Badru Mukasa
Fitness
34
Kalyango Ali
Fitness
35
Kiwanuka Daniel
Goalkeeping
36
Magala James
Goalkeeping
37
Asiimwe Ismail
Sports Science
38
Dixon Okello Adol
Safety and Security
39
Sekabira Abdul
Safety & Security
40
Sewanyana Jamil
Safety and Security
MAIN PHOTO: Instructors after a training workshop at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru
Booma Football Club story is a true testament to the common adage, ‘Never Give up on your dreams,’ and the fairytale journey they have had this season has risen many eyebrows.
Not even their failed attempts at earning promotion to the StarTimes FUFA Big League in the previous seasons has broken their resolve and the dream to ascend to greater heights still lives on.
One of the games Booma FC played at Masindi Municipal Stadium.
The Masindi based outfit featured in the playoffs for 2020/21 season only to lose to Terrazzo and Tiles FC.
However, their Cinderella story in this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup has drawn everyone’s attention, the only team from the regional league to reach the semifinals, joining holders Vipers SC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC.
Not even in their wildest dreams did the club and its officials envisage such a run but they have punched above weight and one hurlde away from reaching the final.
Daniel Bagambe, one of the club Directors and brain behind the team, rightly says that their quarterfinal win over Maroons ranks highest in the club’s history.
Born and raised in Masindi, Bagambe, known by many as Doctor, is a medical Laboratory Scientist and Public Health expert who works with Baylor Uganda.
Daniel Bagambe one of the club founders.
He is one of the founders of the club in 2012, starting as a group of Ex-players and young stars who used to train at Booma ground in Masindi town.
“We had passion for the game and even when many of us became occupied with work, we still looked at avenues of serving the community through football. That is how we came up with the idea of starting a team,” he recalls.
“We began with local tournaments around Masindi like Christmas cup, Independence cup etc but in 2012, the club registered with FUFA and started in 5th Division.”
The following season, Booma FC earned promotion to 4th Division where they played for three years before eventually advancing to Kitara Regional League in 2016.
Booma Football Club.
“After several attempts to qualify from 4th division we eventually got successfully in 2016,” Bagambe reminisces.
In their first Regional League season, Booma FC finished third. They even came a place better the next campaign (2018/19).
2019/20 season saw Booma FC top Albertine Group but unfortunately lost to Kasese New Villa thus missing out on qualifying to StarTimes FUFA Big League.
The following season, (2020/21), Booma finished top in Albertine Group again and defeated Asingya FC from Edward Group to qualify for the final playoffs at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Booma XI Vs Terrazo and Tiles
Their quest to get promoted to StarTimes FUFA Big once again hit a dead end, losing to Terrazzo and Tiles on penalties.
Currently, Booma FC are top of Albert group, Kitara Region, on 28 points with 9 games to go, and their is a lot of hope that they will this time be third time lucky.
Booma FC fans enjoying a light moment.
The club collects its funding from a team of around 35 managers who constitute a Management group.
“This keeps growing because we identify people in community who love football, follow the team and we bring them on board,” Bagambe explains.
“We also have two partners who support us with possibility of becoming sponsors in the future – Kidawalime Bakery and TUVI establishment dealing in construction and road clearing.”
Bagambe says that they face operational challenges working with limited funding and also managing players under amateur setup and keep them focussed on their dream.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup success has made the bosses buoyant and feel that their dreams are now within reach.
Booma FC has defied odds in the Stanbic Uganda Cup this season.
“Reaching Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinals is our highest achievement in the club’s history. Last season, we were knocked out by Police FC at round of 64, and we want to continue to challenge for more. We are looking forward to challenging even bigger teams remaining in the competition.”
Booma started their Uganda Cup journey in the preliminaries where they beat Kigorobya County FC 2-0. They qualified to the semifinals as best losers after falling to Kagadi United in shootout.
A Booma FC fan carrying a drum.
They faced Kagadi United again in the semifinals and won 3-0 to storm the finals. They were beaten by Bujumbura FC 4-2 in the penalty shootout but had already done enough to qualify for the tournament proper.
In the round of 64, Booma was rewarded with a home tie against Nyamityobora, a side they went on to demolish with a 4-1 win.
At the Round of 32, Booma beat Kajjansi United 1-0 in Masindi to qualify for the round of 16.
They then knocked out TIPSA FC, a side that had earlier knocked out Arua Hill SC, with Clinton Asiimwe and Ashraf Ali scoring a goal each in the 2-0 win.
In the quarterfinals, they were pitted against Maroons FC but the Kitara Regional League side continued to defy odds, recording a 2-1 win to oust the Prison Warders and storm the semifinals.
Ali Ashraf opened the scores just before halftime, Fred Amaku levelled for the visitors but Denis Omendi scored a late winner to send the home fans into wild celebrations.
“The club is now visible and known across the country, our players, fans and management are so excited, we have expanded on our fan base, several fans are registering every other day, the management feel motivated,” Bagambe commends in the wake of a strong Cup run.
“It’s also an opportunity for other teams at lower level to believe that it is possible.”
Booma FC coach Fred Alinaitwe
On what has made their journey possible, Bagambe says that they have a competitive group of committed players who are proud to put on Booma FC jersey.
“We are having a very committed management that is able to facilitate the team, We are being driven by the desire to promote talent, build a resilient and competitive team that has remained focused even after failing to progress to Big league on two attempts.”
In the next 5 years, Bagambe and his colleagues dream of playing in the Uganda Premier League.
“We dream that one day, our team can play in the Premier League. We also want to be have the biggest fan base among Ugandan community owned clubs, get sponsors and have an academy to nurture talents.”
BOOMA FOOTBALL CLUB PLAYER PROFILE
Moses Odora -29 years -Center Back Former Teams: Kitara FC and Kagadi United FC -Jersey 1
From Apac District
Aldrine Kambale -20 years -Forward Former Teams: Hima FC, Kasese, AS Kasindi Sported, DRC -Bugema University 2019(MVP, 2018) -Jersey 13
From Hima , Kasese District
Emmanuel Ekwong -17 years -Fomer Teams: PCCP FC -Attacking Midfielder -Makerere University -Jersey 6 -From Lira District
Chris Isingoma -17 years -Attacking Midfielder -Jersey 10
From Kiryandongo District
Douglas Kiiza -23 years -Bulemeezzi Ssaza -Left Back -Jersey 3
From Wakiso District
Ashraf Ali -17 years -Attacking Midfielder -Blessed Sacred Kimanya, Masaka, Packwach Eagles and Bululi Ssaza -Jersey 15 -South Sudan National but grown up from Kigumba, Kiryandongo district
Ivan Abi -23 years -Centre Back Former Club: Calvary FC -Jersey 4
From Arua District
Denis Omedi -23 years -Attacking Midfielder Former Teams: Maroons FC, Lira United, Water FC, Sporting United, Amuka Bright Stars FC and FC Leader, DRC -Jersey 11
From Lira District
Swadick Collino -24 years -Defensive Midfielder Former Teams: Onduparaka FC, Kitara FC, Booma Young FC -Jersey 14
From Arua District
Walter Omona -23 years -Forward -Fomer Teams: Kiryandongo United, Bululi Ssaza -Jersey 8
From Kiryandongo District
Richard Ssebayiga -24 years -Attacking Midfielder -Booma Fc Academy -Jersey 16
From Masaka District
Clinton Asiimwe -21years -Forward -Fomer Teams: Kampala University, Kooki Ssaza and Bugerere Ssaza.
5 goals in Uganda cup -Jersey 9
From Masindi District
Latif Biira -22 years -Right Back -Teams: Kampala University and Kooki Ssaza -Jersey 2
From Masindi District
Francis Anguzu -22 years -Goalkeeper Former Teams: Kampala University and Gomba Ssaza -Jersey 18
From Kampala District
Jasper Owobusinge -26 years -Left Back -Booma Fc Academy -Jersey 17
From Masindi District
Hamza Asiimwe Hamza -22 years -Goalkeeper
From Hoima District
Mahad Jjuko -24 years -Right Back -Booma Fc Academy -Jersey
From Masindi District
Patrick Ongeyowun -21 years -Attacking Midfielder
Hoima Young Stars Academy. -Jersey 7
From Hoima District
Leonard Matuwa -20 years -Defensive Midfielder Former Team: Ssaza Buwekula -Jersey 5
From Hoima District
Raymond Kihumuro -18 years -Defensive Midfielder -Booma FC Academy
From Masindi
Booma FC Head Coach Fred Alinaitwe aka Kajambya, has been with the team since it’s birth.
Assistant Coach: Ali Oku, former player of Masindi Town Council and Kinyara FC , commonly known as Tic-tac coach.
The Champions elect of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Vipers SC have received a Congratulatory message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino for clinching their 5th title in the top flight.
It is a norm from the leader of the world soccer governing body FIFA to deliver congratulatory messages around the globe to League champions through the FA Presidents.
In a letter dated 6th May, 2022 and addressed to FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses reads in its entirety as below;
Congratulations to Vipers SC
Dear President,
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Vipers SC for having been crowned 2021/22 champions of Uganda!
This title could not have been achieved without the entire team’s hard work, passion and dedication, and everyone at the club can be very proud.
Please extend my congratulations to everybody involved in this great achievement.
On behalf of the entire football community, I also take this opportunity to thank you and your Federation for your contribution to the development and prosperity of football in Uganda and in your region.
I look forward to seeing you again soon. The letter is signed off by FIFA President.
Vipers SC will be crowned officially and handed their trophy by FUFA on the last day of the League when they take on Police FC at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende on 21st May 2022.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal Mbarara City FC Vs Vipers SC Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara 3pm
Mbarara City will entertain Stanbic Uganda Cup holders and Uganda Premier league champions Vipers in the semifinal first leg at Kakyeka Stadium on Wednesday.
The Mbarara based team has been confirmed relegated form the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and looks at this opportunity as one opportunity of giving back to their heartbroken fans.
Mbarara City head coach Sadick Sempigi says they are well prepared to take on the new Uganda Premier league champions and is optimistic his side can prevail to the final.
Mbarara City FC head coach Saddick Ssempigi.
‘We are much aware of how our opponents are, we have much respect but we have the best strategy to go through that game. We think we shall give the game the right demand and we see ourselves to the final. Our main objective is to play the finals and our players are prepared for the game.’ ‘Our team.has been confirmed relegated from the StarTimes Uganda Premier and this is an opportunity we need to utilise to reinstate trust in our heartbroken fans.’ Said Sempigi
Vipers Tactician Robertinho Oliviera will be aiming to become the first coach to win a double for the Kitende based side.
Robertinho is confident that they will reach their main objective this season.
Vipers SC head coach Roberto Oliviera stressing a point.
“We now have the opportunity to win three titles, the Uganda Cup last year, the Premier league and again retain the Uganda cup. It’s our objective to win trophies but I respect much my colleague, opponent and friend. Mbarara City have a strong team but we have the experience and I trust much my team.,
‘Our objective is to be champions again and also put up nice performances on the pitch.’ Stated Robertinho
The Ankole Lions eliminated Mbale Heroes at the quarterfinal stage thanks to a Henry Kitegenyi strike whereas the Venoms beat Wakiso Giants 3-1 to reach this stage.
Vipers beat Mbarara City home and away in the Uganda Premier league this season.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinal Booma FC Vs Bul FC Masindi Municipal Stadium 3pm Live on FUFA Tv, UBC & 102.1 FUFA fm.
Kitara Region third division side Booma FC will be facing off with BUL FC in the first leg of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinal at the Masindi Municipal stadium on Tuesday.
The surprise semifinalist are ready to keep the candle burning in their encounter against last season finalists Bul FC.
The head coach Fred Alinaitwe alias Kajambiya is confident that his beleaguered troops will prevail to the final as he addressed the media in a Prematch press conference held at FUFA House, Mengo on Monday morning.
Coach Fred Alinaitwe of Booma FC.
“We are so happy to reach the semifinals for the first time and it’s an achievement for the club.” We respect BUL FC since they are a topflight division side but our journey has not been easy and we have faced a lot of challenges.”
This is also another test for us but we are determined to write more history by reaching the final of the competition.”
“We are an organized team and ready to face any side in the competition.” We are not going to defend, we are to attack and make sure that we score more goals to prevail to the final.” Said a determined Alinaitwe
BUL FC assistant coach Richard Kasule also called upon his players to be cautious with their opponents Booma and remains hopeful of reaching a consecutive final.
BUL FC assistant coach Baker Kasule.
‘This is the second time for us to reach the Semifinal. Last time we advanced up to the final. We are set for the encounter against Booma FC.”
‘Our strategy tomorrow is not to concede away from home and at least score a goal in the encounter and hope to finish the game at home. Football is a game and not a walk over so we have to be very cautious about our opponents.’
‘They have come along way, they have conceded the least goals in the game and it won’t be an easy game but we believe we shall have the last laugh.’ Stated Kasule
BUL FC will be without Aprem Martin and Richard Ayiko through respective Injuries whereas skipper George Kasonko is suspended for the contest.
This is the first time that the regional based side is taking part in the semifinals of the competition whereas BUL were last season’s runners up.
BUL beat nine time competition winners SC Villa 2-1 at the quarterfinal stage whereas Booma eliminated Maroons with the same score to reach the semifinal.
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) are the Winners of the 2022 FUFA Corporate Tournament.
In the one day tournament played on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, the aforementioned overcame Stanbic Bank Uganda in the final to encrypt their name on the winners list.
They became the fifth team(Corporate Institute) to lift the title in the six times it has been held.
In the final that was watched by FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, a goal in either half from Ponsiano Mulindwa and Stephen Sserubiri ensured Uganda Civil Aviation Authority won the game.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim (Left) and FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson hand over the trophy to UCAA captain.
The tournament attracted a total of 11 teams including debutants FUFA Media Services (FUFA TV and 102.1 FUFA fm).
FUFA Media Services team
UMEME finished in third place, defeating BIDCO Uganda Limited 4-3 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time.
UMEME Team
Muhamood Mutebi of UCAA was the tournament top scorer with 3 goals.
Top scorer Muhamood Mutebi receives his award from FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
Each of the team that participated in this year’s edition got a plaque.
As the industrial revolution turned around Europe, it is the sports revolution that will turn around the destiny of the youths in Uganda.
Indeed, the Uganda sports revolution is taking shape. The times are calling for the attention to youths. There is no way you are going to gain the attention of the millions of youths who are the majority of the population without giving attention to Sports, Art and Entertainment.
The Ugandan fans at Lugogo. The youths need to be considered.
Whereas it remains the role of Government to provide sporting infrastructure, finance the National teams and athletes representing Uganda and also to provide the necessary laws and policies for the private sector to invest into sport, I believe that the birth of FUFA Media Services (FMS) Ltd to manage both the radio and television channel is not only timely but one of the four buttons to be pressed in order to turn around Ugandan Sports.
The birth of FUFA Tv will turn around the value of Ugandan sports
My Justification Sports Federations and their members own the rights emanating from the activities (aka Sports Rights) they organise. The owning of such rights may not necessarily translate into the required resources to manage sports.
Uganda Rugby Union manages many National Teams. The 7s teams is the African Champion 2022.
In order to achieve sporting results, the various sporting entities must acquire the necessary resources of; human, time and financial. This can only be acquired from commercialisation of the sports rights.
It is not justification of the expenditure but the strong brands created out of the sporting persons, competitions and events that set the pricing of the emanating rights.
Strong Brands are determined by the massive awareness and desire of the masses to associate, identify with, attend and consume such brands.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Kenya. Such sports brands drive masses to follow them hence possible attraction by potential sponsors.
In order to promote and cause massive awareness and consequently be followed by numbers, it is only paramount to use mass media tools.
Radio, Television and Cyber Media (aka e-Media) are not only interdependent but proven means to reach the masses.
Sporting brands must consequently ride on the advent of e-Media to create strong brands and reach to audiences beyond the venues.
The presence of sports brands on e-Media is a direct translation into acquiring the necessary human, time and financial resources and eventually leads to sporting results.
It is not by accident that federations, clubs and athletes that invest more time and financial resources register impressive results by winning more.
The challenge has been that the e-Media resource in Uganda does not accord Ugandan sporting brands the sufficient and quality presence that can translate into commercial value.
Therefore, FUFA has created FUFA Media Services (FMS) Ltd, to manage and commercialise the radio (102.1 FUFA fm) and television channel (FUFA Tv), with the objective of prioritising and providing sufficient and quality e-Media resource for Ugandan sport.
With such amount on the e-Media presence, the sporting brands (federations, clubs, venues, competitions and persons) in Uganda will become stronger, desirable, followed by numbers and consequently generate more revenues from commercial and broadcast partners. Such revenues will be reinvested into sporting activities that will automatically lead to better sporting results on the pitch.
It is therefore important that we all embrace, promote, support, protect and be proud of the two brands of:
a. 102.1 FUFA fm b. FUFA Tv
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
The author is Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim MP Budiope East FUFA President CAF Exco Member
