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  • FUFA Women Super League: She Corporate maintain grip at the top, Kawempe Muslim, Uganda Martyrs and Kampala Queens win on the road

    FUFA Women Super League: She Corporate maintain grip at the top, Kawempe Muslim, Uganda Martyrs and Kampala Queens win on the road


    FUFA Women Super League
    Matchday 8 Results
    She Corporate FC 1-0 FC Tooro Queens
    Lady Doves FC 0-1 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
    She Maroons FC 1-2 Uganda Martyrs WFC
    Olila High School WFC 0-1 Kampala Queens FC

    Monday, 28th March 2022
    UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Rines SS WFC – Mukono| 4PM


    She Corporate continued to show their intentions of clinching this season’s FUFA Women Super League after registering yet another win.
    The Sharks who are chasing their maiden league title needed to dig deep to overcome a resilient FC Tooro Queens side on Sunday in Nakawa at MUBS Arena courtesy of Phiona Nabbumba’s goal.
    The decisive moment came in the 43rd minute when the midfielder tucked the ball beyond onrushing goalkeeper Gloria Namakula.

    Victory meant, She Corporate remained top of the log on 20 points with one game to play in the first round. They will face Kampala Queens on Saturday, 2nd April at IUIU, Kabojja in the top of the table clash.

    Tooro’s Resty Kobusobozi (L) and Sumaya Komuntale (r) sandwich Naume Nagadya of She Coporate

    Kampala Queens themselves earned maximum points off Olila High School WFC at Soroti Stadium on Sunday.
    Ever reliable Margaret Kunihira was once again to the rescue of the Football Queens scoring the solitary goal of the game which meant they moved back to second place on 15 points.

    Smartly dressed in Snow white and black attire, Olila High School need to press the winning buttons again after falling to Kampala Queens FC.

    This was the fifth goal for Kunihira at Kampala Queens this season and she is now the joint top scorer alongside Olila’s Grace Aluka.

    Magret Kunihira (30) jumps high to celebrate her team’s goal against Olila High School in Soroti.
    Kampala Queens FC that started against Olila High School in Soroti on Sunday

    Kawempe Muslim bounced back to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 away victory over defending champions Lady Doves FC at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi.
    Teenage striker Aziiza Amuleni Amoding scored for Kawempe Muslim to help them move to 5th position with 10 points from 6 games.

    Lady Doves’ Nyandera Lydia (L) vying for the ball against Kawempe’s skipper Shakirah Nyinagahirwa

    In Luzira, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC piled more pressure on off colour She Maroons FC, winning 2-1.
    The Kiddawalime Girls needed to come from a goal down to nick all three points. She Maroons had taken the lead through skipper Millicent Mwanzi but Uganda Martyrs rallied back through Latifa Nakasi and second half substitute Brenda Munyana.

    , Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC piled more pressure on off colour She Maroons FC (below)
    She Maroons FC


    Matchday 8 action will come to a climax on Monday with UCU Lady Cardinals hosting bottom placed Rines SS WFC in Mukono.
    The University side can return to second place if they pick maximum points off visiting Rines SS WFC.

    MAIN PHOTO: Nkomba Swaburah of She Corporate (L) batting for the ball with Sumaya Komuntale of Tooro Queens.

  • 2022 Navruz cup: Lukwago cleans up early mistake to drive Cranes to finals

    2022 Navruz cup: Lukwago cleans up early mistake to drive Cranes to finals

    Custodian Charles Lukwago was the hero as Uganda Cranes knocked out Tajikistan 5-4 on penalties following a one all draw in normal time on Friday at Navbahor Stadium to sail through this year’s Navruz cup final.

    Uganda started on a bright note breaking the deadlock just seven minutes into the start through skipper Emmanuel Okwi who headed in a Miya Faruku free kick from the left after left back Herbert Achai was fouled.

    Make shift right back Allan Kyambadde committed a foul on the far right corner in the 15th minute the resultant free kick was squandered by the opponents.

    Four minutes later, Moses Waiswa clever through Ball from the middle of the pack was picked up by Milton Karisa who unselfishly cut back to an unmarked Okwi but the keeper came to the rescue.

    In a space of five minutes, Bobosi Byaruhanga had his trademark thunder bolt saved by the Tajikistan goalie after initial brilliant interplay between Karisa and Okwi.

    With seven minutes to recess, Lukwago gifted Tajikistan with an equalizer as his clearance of a back pass from Bobosi fell straight to Alisher Djalilov who made no mistake to level matters.

    A quarter into the second stanza, Milutin Sredojevic side made a double change introducing Fahad Bayo and Allan Okello for Miya and debutant Marvin Youngman.

    Four minutes later, Alisher missed out on grabbing a brace as his shot from distance went inches out for a goal kick.

    The 70th minute saw Cranes make other switches withdrawing Waiswa, Karisa and Okwi who gave the armband to Mugabi for. Steven Sserwanda, Martin Kizza and Rogers Mato.

    With six minutes to play and Uganda desperate for a later winner, Lativian based forward Derrick Kakooza was introduced for Achai but nothing much was yielded until the final whistle which which meant direct spot kicks.

    In the penalties, goalie Lukwago cleaned up his open play mistake saving two Penalties to drive Cranes to the finals.

    Allan Kyambadde, Halid Lwaliwa, Derrick Kakooza, Rogers Mato all converted in their kicks respectively while Allan Okello had his effort saved before Bayo came through to seal it.

    Milutin Sredojevic believes it was a good test for his side prior to the upcoming Ivory Coast 2023 AFCON Qualifiers.

    “It wasn’t easy to play against Tajikistan given their technically gifted players, It is a very good test for us ahead of our upcoming engagements and we shall take the positives and correct the mistakes”- he said in the post match press conference.

    Uganda will now play hosts Uzbekistan on Tuesday 29th March in the finals who beat Kyrgyzstan 3-1 in the other semi final game encounter played.

  • Governance: 26th FUFA Exco set for 26th March 2022 in Mengo

    Governance: 26th FUFA Exco set for 26th March 2022 in Mengo

    All is set for the 26th FUFA Executive Committee meeting on Saturday 26th March 2022 at FUFA House, Mengo starting 9.30a,m.

    The statutory meeting has been convened as per Article 34 of the FUFA Statutes. The FUFA Executive Committee is mandated to meet at least once every quarter a year to review activities, make decisions and policies for the federation.

    Composition of the FUFA Executive Committee

    a)      The President

    b)      1st Vice-President

    c)      2nd Vice-President

    d)      3rd Vice-President, from the Professional Leagues

    e)      11 Exco Members

    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein Confirmed that notice of the meeting was communicated to the Executive by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

    ‘We are also guided by Article 34 (5) of the FUFA Statutes that the meetings of the Executive Committee shall not be held in public. The Executive Committee may, however, invite third parties to attend. Those third parties shall not have voting rights, and may only express an opinion with the permission of the Executive Committee’ noted Hussein.

    The meeting will be chaired by the FUFA President. 

  • FUFA Women Super League enters penultimate round of first round

    FUFA Women Super League enters penultimate round of first round

    FUFA Women Super League
    Matchday Eight
    Saturday, 26th Match 2022
    She Maroons FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC – Luzira
    Lady Doves FC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi

    Sunday, 27th March 2022
    She Corporate FC vs FC Tooro Queens FC -MUBS Arena
    Olila High School WFC vs Kampala Queens FC- Soroti Stadium

    All games kickoff at 3PM

    Monday, 28th March 2022
    UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Rines SS WFC- Mukono
    Kickoff:4PM

    The first round of the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League enters the closing stages with teams set to play their penultimate games over the weekend.

    All the ten teams will be in action from Saturday to Monday with competition stiff both at the top and bottom.

    She Corporate FC have been the most impressive so far and currently lead the log on 17 points. The runaway leaders are four points above second placed UCU Lady Cardinals FC.

    The Sharks who drew goalless against She Maroons last weekend will hope to bounce to winning ways as they host FC Tooro Queens on Sunday in Nakawa.

    The visitors have only won once this season. Their victory came away to Uganda Martyrs WFC but five of their seven games have ended in stalemates and losing the other.

    Against She Corporate, the Fort Portal based outfit will have to dig deep inorder to secure maximum points. It should be noted that the former are the only unbeaten side in the League.

    On Saturday, Uganda Martyrs WFC who picked a point off Kampala Queens in midweek are once again on the road, this time visiting She Maroons in Luzira

    She Maroons have been able to collect four points from their last two games and will hopeto carry the same momentum as they face Uganda Martyrs WFC.

    Elsewhere, Olila High School will take on Kampala Queens while wounded Kawempe Muslim will seek solace as they visit Lady Doves FC in Masindi.

    The final game of matchday eight will see UCU Lady Cardinals FC hosting Rines SS WFC as the former seek to maintain or narrow the gap on leaders She Corporate FC.

  • FUFA Women Super League: Kampala Queens, Uganda Martyrs share spoils as UCU Lady Cardinals stun Kawempe Muslim

    FUFA Women Super League: Kampala Queens, Uganda Martyrs share spoils as UCU Lady Cardinals stun Kawempe Muslim

    FUFA Women Super League
    Wednesday Results
    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals FC
    Kampala Queens FC 1-1 Uganda Martyrs WFC

    Action in the FUFA Women Super League resumed on Wednesday with two fixtures played in Kampala.

    At IUIU Ground, Kabojja Kampala Queens were up against Uganda Martyrs WFC while UCU Lady Cardinals visited Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at the Valley Ground.

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC were yet again stunned at home, suffering a 1-0 loss to the University side.

    In the game where the hosts created numerous scoring opportunities, their wastefulness came back to haunt as UCU Lady Cardinals nicked victory at the very end.

    UCU Lady Cardinals celebrate their goal against Kawempe Muslim Ladies (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa).

    Substitute Jackie Nakasi scored the lone goal of the game that came in the second minute of added time.

    The result meant Kawempe Muslim suffered their third loss this season in six games and remain 6th on the table. They will return to action on Saturday away to Lady Doves FC in Masindi.

    Hasifa Nassuna (left) and Aisha Nantongo contend for the ball in a previous encounter.

    On the other side, UCU Lady Cardinals put a halt to a poor run that had seen them pick just a point from the last three outings.

    Victory moved them to second place on 13 points thus reducing the gap on leaders She Corporate to four.

    In the other game played on Wednesday, Kampala Queens were held at home by Uganda Martyrs WFC.

    Despite taking the lead at the stroke of halftime through Margaret Kunihira, Kampala Queens failed to hold onto their lead and resilient Uganda Martyrs WFC fought back to earn at least a point.

    Margaret Kunihira celebrates after scoring against Uganda Martyrs WFC (Photo by Kawowo Sports)

    Defender Winnie Nakanwagi headed home Elizabeth Nakigozi’s free kick delivery in the 84th minute to level matters.

    The result saw Kampala Queens drop from second place to third on 12 points while Uganda Martyrs WFC who have two games in hand are now fifth on the log with 7 points.

  • Ethics and Disciplinary Committee bans three officials

    Ethics and Disciplinary Committee bans three officials

    FUFA’s Zero tolerance Policy against all kinds of Match manipulation or match fixing has seen the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee hand bans to three football officials.
    The decisions are here below;

    Decision 1
    The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has banned Mr. Abraham Luzzi for ten (10) years from taking part in any kind of football activities at National and International level.
    Mr. Luzzi breached Articles 27, 31 and 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code all related to the manipulation of football matches and Competitions, failure to report and breach of General duties of conduct.
    Mr. Luzzi was found guilty for approaching a player to influence and manipulate the result of the Uganda Cup match between Five Stars FC and Tooro United FC.

    Decision 2
    The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has banned Mr. James Kaweesa for fifteen (15) years from taking part in any kind of football activities at National and International level.
    Mr. Kweesa breached Articles 27, 31 and 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code all related to the manipulation of football matches and Competitions, failure to report and breach of General duties of conduct.
    Mr. Kaweesa was found guilty for making offers to a player to influence and manipulate the result of the Uganda Cup match between Five Stars FC and Tooro United FC.

    Decision 3

    The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has banned Mr. David Isabirye for two (2) years from taking part in any kind of football activities at National and International level.
    Mr. Isabirye breached Article 31 (Failure to report) of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code. He is banned for failure to report the illegal conduct of Mr. Abraham Luzzi and Mr. James Kaweesa who approached a player to influence and manipulate the result of the Uganda Cup match between Five Stars FC and Tooro United FC.
    Isabirye also failed to provide valid and acceptable evidence to show that he had fulfilled his duty to report the illegal conduct.

  • Maroons edge Ndejje University to quarter final slot | 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Maroons edge Ndejje University to quarter final slot | 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022 (Round of 16):

    Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Result: Maroons 2-0 Ndejje University

    Maroons Football Club overcame fellow StarTimes FUFA Big League side Ndejje University 2-0 home at the Prisons Stadium in Luzira during a Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 encounter on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

    Fred Amaku gave Maroons the lead after 24 minutes via a kick from the penalty mark and midfielder Norman Odipio added the second in the 61st minute.

     Maroons is the only club in the StarTimes FUFA Big League remaining in this knock out competition.

    They thus qualified to the quarter finals to join BUL, current cup holders Vipers, Kitara regional side Booma, Eastern region outfit Mbale Heroes, Mbarara City and Wakiso Giants.

    Final round of 16 duel:

    Sports Club Villa will visit Onduparaka at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua city on 3rd April 2022.

    The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

    Stanbic Bank Uganda and Kansai Plascon are the sponsors of this tournament.

    Completed Games at Round of 16:

    • Vipers 3-0 Kataka
    • Booma 2-0 Tipsa
    • Police 0-1 Mbale Heroes
    • Mbarara City 4-0 Iganga Young
    • Wakiso Giants 3-0 UPDF
    • Maroons 2-0 Ndejje University

    Upcoming Fixture: Sunday 3rd April:

    • Onduparaka Vs SC Villa – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city
  • SC Villa progress to round of 16, BUL makes it to quarter-final | 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    SC Villa progress to round of 16, BUL makes it to quarter-final | 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022:

    Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Results:

    Express 0 (3) – 0 (4) Sports Club Villa (Round of 32)

    Soltilo Bright Stars 2 (3) – 2 (4) BUL (Round of 16)

    Sports Club Villa progressed to the round of 16 in the 48th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament.

    This happened after a dramatic and tense 4-3 post match penalty victory over Express at the Betway Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

    The ordinary 90 minutes failed to produce a clear cut winner with no goals scored.

    Saddam Masereka, Nicholas Kabonge, Amir Kakomo and Ibrahim Juma Saddam scored for SC Villa in the shoot-out.

    Express’ captain Enock Walusimbi, George Ssenkaaba and Derrick Kiggundu scored but Faizal Ssekyanzi passed out of the goal and striker Eric Kenzo Kambale had his weak shot saved by subsistute goalkeeper Joseph Yiga.

    Sports Club Villa will now play Onduparaka at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua during the round of 16 stage on Sunday, 3rd April 2022,

    Meanwhile, BUL progressed to the quarter finals with a 4-3 post match penalty win over Soltilo Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreational Stadium after a 4 goal stalemate in normal time.

    Other successful clubs:

    BUL joins Vipers, Booma, Mbale Heroes, Mbarara City and Wakiso Giants at the quarter final stage.

    Next Game:

    On Wednesday, 23rd March 2022, there will be the continuation for round of 16 as two second division clubs Maroons and Ndejje University face off at the Lake side Prisons stadium, Luzira.

    The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

    Other games:

    Vipers 3-0 Kataka

    Booma 2-0 Tipsa

    Police 0-1 Mbale Heroes

    Mbarara City 4-0 Iganga Young

    Wakiso Giants 3-0 UPDF

    Wednesday 23rd March:

    Maroons Vs Ndejje University – Prisons Stadium, Luzira

    Sunday 3rd April:

    Onduparaka Vs SC Villa – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city

  • Uganda Cranes depart for 2022 Navruz Cup In Uzbekistan

    Uganda Cranes depart for 2022 Navruz Cup In Uzbekistan

    Navruz Cup – 2022:

    25th – 29th March – Markaziy Stadium, Namangan

    The Uganda Cranes delegation of 38 people has left Entebbe International Airport on the morning of Tuesday for the Navruz Cup in Uzbekistan between 25th to 29th March 2022.

    The delegation led by FUFA Executive Committee Member Issa Magoola Kakaire departed aboard the Turkish Airlines flight TK 612.

    Uganda Cranes will play in the four nation tournament that has Tajikistan, hosts Uzbekistan and Kyrgz Republic as a precursor of the the upcoming AFCON 2023 and CHAN 2023 qualifiers.

    ‘We are using the Navruz Cup to assemble the teams that will feature in the qualifiers of CHAN 2023 and AFCON 2023 tournaments. There is a balance of players in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League as well as those featuring in the diaspora leagues’ head coach Micho revealed.

    Head coach Milutin Sredojevic talks to Emmanuel Okwi moments after check-in

    The team has 13 players featuring for the different clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and 11 of those are foreign based.

    Uganda Cranes had on Sunday played a regional tour match against Buganda region select at the Naama playground in Mityana (ended 1-1).

    Rogers Mato Kassim, one of the locally based players on the team
    Hassan Jurua
    Vipers’ Bobosi Byaruhanga

    Uganda Cranes open the Cup campaign with Tajikistan on 25th March 2022. On the same day, Uzbekistan shall take on Krygz Republic.

    The third place play-off and final matches will then be held on 29th March 2022.

    All matches will be played at Markaziy stadium in Namangan.

    L-R: Milton Karisa, Halid Lwaliwa and Emmanuel Arnold Okwi
    Abdul-Aziz Kayondo (left) and Moses Waiswa

    Uganda Cranes Delegation to Uzbekistan Tour (21st to 30th March 2022)

    Full Traveling Contingent:

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Magoola Issa Kakaire (FUFA Executive Committee Member)

    Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic

    Assistant coach: Moses Basena

    Goalkeeping coach: Kajoba Fred Kisitu

    Team coordinator: Massa Geofrey

    National Teams officer: Mukatabala Paul Nantulya

    Team Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

    Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan

    Kit Managers: Balyejusa Ayub & Mulondo Samuel

    Delegates: Tabu Santos Bobo & Muyanja Sunday Moni

    FUFA Staff: Namutebi Nsubuga Phionah

    Media officer: Lusulire Ronald

    Players: Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (St George, Ethiopia), Alionzi Nafian Legason (URA, Uganda), Ochan Benjamin (KCCA, Uganda).

    Defenders: Mugabi Bevis Kristofer Kizito (Motherwell, Scotland), Begisa James Penz (UPDF FC, Abdul-Azizi Kayondo (Vyskov, Czech Republic), Achai Herbert (KCCA, Uganda), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jurua Hassan Alidro (KCCA, Uganda), Mulondo Livingstone (Vipers SC, Uganda).

    Midfielders: Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC, Uganda), Khalid Aucho (Young Africans, Tanzania), Marvin Joseph Youngman (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi (Super Sport United, South Africa), Serwadda Steven (New York Red Bulls II, USA).

    Strikers: Bayo Fahad Aziz (Bnei Sakhnin, Israel), Faruku Miya (Lviv, Ukraine), Milton (Vipers SC, Uganda), Okello Allan (Paradou AC, Algeria), Kakooza Derrick (Valmiera, Lativa), Okwi Emmanuel Arnold (Kiyovu Sports FC, Rwanda), Mato Rogers (KCCA, Uganda),Kizza Martin (Express FC, Uganda) and Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt).

  • Wakiso Giants humble UPDF to qualify for quarter finals | Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022

    Wakiso Giants humble UPDF to qualify for quarter finals | Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022 (Round of 16):

    Monday, March 21, 2022 Result: Wakiso Giants 3-0 UPDF

    Wakiso Giants Football Club qualified to the quarter final of the 48th edition for Stanbic Uganda Cup competition after a 3-0 win over Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during the round of 16 stage played at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso on Monday, March 21, 2022.

    Moses Aliro Okabo scored two goals and Ibrahim Kasule added the other.

    Moses Aliro Okabo scored two goals on the evening against UPDF (Credit: Wakiso Giants FC Media)

    Wakiso Giants had also beaten Kiyinda Boys 1-0 at the Ssaza ground in Mityana during the round of 64 and overcame Kyetume 5-2 at the round of 32.

    Other advanced clubs include the reigning cup holders; Vipers, Booma, former winners Mbale Heroes and Mbarara City.

    Upcoming games:

    The competition returns on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 with two matches. Soltilo Bright Stars play BUL during a round of 16 game at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso.

    Express and Sports Club Villa will also play on the same day at the Betway Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium during the pending round of 32.

    The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

    This tournament is sponsored by Stanbic Bank Uganda and Kansai Plascon.

    A section of fans at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium for the Wakiso Giants, UPDF duel (Credit: Wakiso Giants FC Media)

    Other games:

    Vipers 3-0 Kataka

    Booma 2-0 Tipsa

    Police 0-1 Mbale Heroes

    Mbarara City 4-0 Iganga Young

    Tuesday 22nd March:

    Soltilo Bright Stars Vs BUL – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

    Express Vs Villa (Round of 32) – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium

    Wednesday 23rd March:

    Maroons Vs Ndejje University – Prisons Stadium, Luzira

    Sunday 3rd April:

    Onduparaka Vs Express/SC Villa – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city

  • FUFA Women Super League: She Corporate, Kampala Queens pegged back

    FUFA Women Super League: She Corporate, Kampala Queens pegged back

    FUFA Women Super League
    Matchday Seven Results
    She Corporate FC 0-0 She Maroons FC
    Kampala Queens FC 0-0 Lady Doves FC

    Next Fixtures
    Wednesday, 23rd March 2022
    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC -4PM
    Kampala Queens FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC- IUIU Grounds, Kabojja -4PM

    Matchday Seven of the FUFA Women Super League started on a low temple with the two games played over the weekend ending in barren stalemates.

    Table leaders She Corporate FC failed to negotiate past She Maroons FC while Kampala Queens FC could only afford a point off defending Champions Lady Doves.

    On Saturday, She Corporate FC who were overwhelming favourites were frustrated at home by a resilient She Maroons side.

    The Prison Sentries despite being on the receiving end for the larger part of the game, withered through to earn a point.

    The result meant She Corporate remained top of the table on 17 points while She Maroons on the other hand moved to 5 points but remain second from bottom.

    In the game played on Sunday, Lady Doves continued their resuscitation by picking a point off Kampala Queens at IUIU Grounds, Kabojja.

    The Masindi based outfit who had a sloppy start to the season have shown signs of improvement judging from the last two games that also included defeating FC Tooro Queens last weekend for their first win this season.

    Action will continue on Wednesday with two games on card. Kampala Queens will be hoping to close the gap on leaders She Corporate when they host Uganda Martyrs WFC.Victory will take Kampala Queens to 14 points, three behind She Corporate FC.

    Uganda Martyrs WFC have been out of action for some time given the number of players that have been part of the Uganda U17 Women’s National Team.

    The target therefore will be to pick points from the games in hand inorder to move up the log.

    The other game on Wednesday will see wounded UCU Lady Cardinals making a trip to Kawempe to face Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.

    UCU Lady Cardinals FC have lost the last two games and the University side will hope to make an arrest on the poor run.

    They face a Kawempe Muslim outfit who equally have been at sixes and sevens, losing their previous outing to bottom placed Rines SS WFC.

  • Uganda bows out of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

    Uganda bows out of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

    2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
    First Round, Return Leg
    Ethiopia 1-1 Uganda
    Aggregate Score: Ethiopia 3-3 Uganda
    Ethiopia advance on away goals rule

    Uganda’s quest for a slot at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup came to an end on Sunday, after getting knocked out by Ethiopia.

    The return leg played at Abebe Bikila Stadium ended in a one all draw, a result that saw Ethiopia progress to the next round.

    Action between Uganda and Ethiopia at Abebe Bikila Stadium.

    Captain Shakira Nyinagahirwa fired Uganda in the lead, scoring in the 34th minute. However, Ethiopia got the equalizer in the second half through Eyerusalem Wondemu.

    The result meant Ethiopia progressed to the second round on away goals rule. It should be noted that the first leg at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende ended in a two all draw.

    In that game, Hadijah Nandago had scored a brace but Ethiopia netted two late goals.

    Ethiopia will therefore face South Africa at the next stage of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

  • Mbale Heroes, Mbarara City progress to the 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter-finals

    Mbale Heroes, Mbarara City progress to the 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter-finals

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022 (Round of 16):

    1999 Stanbic Uganda Cup winners Mbale Heroes overcame Police 1-0 during the 2021-2022 round of 16 stage at Lugogo on Sunday, 20th March 2022.

    Bosco Kanyike scored the winner in the 89th minute to send Mbale Heroes to the quarter finals of this knock-out tournament.

    At the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city, the home side Mbarara City humbled Iganga Young 4-0 in one sided duel.

    Henry Kitegenyi, Seiri Agumaho, Solomon Okwalinga (penalty) and Ronald Otti scored the goals for Mbarara City, a club managed by Sadiq Sempigi.

    ‘We needed such a performance and result as we progressed to the quarter finals. I thank the players for the character. It is a good boost coming to our next matches in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.’ Sempigi noted after the game.

    The Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 returns on Monday, 21st March 2022 as Wakiso Giants host UPDF at the Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium, Wakiso.

    An explicit overhead kick from Police’s Tonny Mawejje

    Next Matches:

    Monday 21st March:

    Wakiso Giants Vs UPDF – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso

    Tuesday 22nd March:

    Soltilo Bright Stars Vs BUL – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

    Express Vs Villa (Round of 32) – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium

    Wednesday 23rd March:

    Maroons Vs Ndejje University – Prisons Stadium, Luzira

    Sunday 3rd April:

    Onduparaka Vs Express/SC Villa – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city

  • Uganda Cranes 1-1 Buganda Region Select: Micho picks key positives from regional tour match

    Uganda Cranes 1-1 Buganda Region Select: Micho picks key positives from regional tour match

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2022:

    Buganda Region Select 1–1 Uganda Cranes

    Buganda Regional Select and the Uganda Cranes played to a one-all draw during a regional tour match at the Naama playground in Mityana on Sunday, 20th March 2022.

    Rogers Mato and Rajab Jooga scored for the national team and regional select side respectively.

    Uganda Cranes players in celebrations
    Ibrahim Juma in action against Buganda Region Select team

    Mato headed home the opener off a headed assist from teammate Hassan Jurua in the 26th minute.

    The equalizer from Jooga arrived towards the end of the first half off Umar Kayemba’s through ball.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic granted playing time to many of the players as he cited key positives from the match.

    The members on the Uganda Cranes technical team

    ‘We are glad to have traveled to Mityana for the regional tour match. We picked plenty of positives from this match’ Micho revealed.

    This was the first regional tour since 2022, preparing the team for the upcoming four nation tournament in Uzbekistan.

    FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson was among the officials who graced the match.

    Others included Executive Committee members Samuel Mpiima and Abdul Lukooya, Andrew Kaweesa (Buganda Region Football Association chairman), regional delegate Bast Ssemuyamba, among others.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the pre-match inspection
    Officials greet the Buganda region players and ball boys
    Buganda Region Select team
    Some of the fans who watched the match at Naama playground
  • Confirmed Uganda Cranes squad in Mityana for Regional Tour

    Confirmed Uganda Cranes squad in Mityana for Regional Tour

    Uganda Cranes vs Buganda Region select

    Date: Sunday 20th March 2022

    Venue: Naama Play Ground, Mityana

    Time: 3pm

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has confirmed his 21 man squad for the Regional tour against Buganda Region select on Sunday 20th March 2022 at Naama play ground.

    The team consists of three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and five Strikers.

    Vipers SC midfielder Paul Mucureezi is the surprise late inclusion in the team following his sublime performance for the Venoms in recent games including their 3-0 win against FUFA Big League side Kataka FC in which he scored with Micho present in the St. Mary’s stadium stands.

    Players like Kenneth Ssemakula, Gavin Kizito, James Begisa, miss out due to club engagements while forwards Muhammad Shaban and Patrick Kaddu suffered knocks.

    The Cranes Regional tour is proudly sponsored by Airtel and Nile special.

    GOALKEEPERS 3
    1/Charles Lukwago (St.George FC, Ethiopia)
    2/Nafian Alionzi (URA FC)
    3/Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC)

    DEFENDERS 6

    4/Mato Brian (Proline FC)
    5/Jurua Hassan (KCCA FC)
    6/Bright Vuni ( Arua Hill SC)
    7/Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
    8/Herbert Achai (KCCA FC)
    9/Juma Ibrahim (KCCA FC)

    MIDFIELDERS 7

    10/Martin Kizza (Express FC)
    11/Akena Chris (Unattached)
    12/George Kasonko (Bul FC)
    13/Marvin Youngman (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
    14/Rogers Mato (KCCA FC)
    15/Faruku Miya (Lviv FC, Ukraine)
    16/Paul Mucureezi (Vipers SC)

    STRIKERS 5

    17/ Sharif Saka (Kyetume FC)
    18/ Ezra Kaye (Kyetume FC)
    19/ Alfred Leku (Arua Hill SC)
    20/ Muhammad Ssenoga (Tooro United)
    21/Richard Basangwa (Gaddafi FC)

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Holders Vipers, Booma progress to quarter-finals

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Holders Vipers, Booma progress to quarter-finals

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2021-2022 (Round of 16):

    Current holders of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Vipers Sports Club and Booma Football Club qualified for the quarter-finals of the tournament after 3-0 and 2-0 home victories respectively.

    Sentamu Yunus, Allan Kayiwa and Paul Mucureezi scored as Vipers comfortably beat Kataka FC 3-0 at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

    Ali Ashraf and Clinton Asiimwe were on the mark for Booma as they beat Arua-based Tipsa 2-0 in a tight game at Masindi Stadium.

    Vipers team that beat Kataka 3-0 at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    Action between Booma and TIPSA at Masindi Municipal Stadium
    Vipers’ Bright Anukani passes the ball

    Other games:

    Sunday 20th March:

    Police 0-1 Mbale Heroes

    Mbarara City 4-0 Iganga Young

    Monday 21st March:

    Wakiso Giants Vs UPDF – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso

    Tuesday 22nd March:

    Soltilo Bright Stars Vs BUL – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

    Express Vs Villa (Round of 32) – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium

    Wednesday 23rd March:

    Maroons Vs Ndejje University – Prisons Stadium, Luzira

    Sunday 3rd April:

    Onduparaka Vs Express/SC Villa – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua city

  • Uganda Cranes defeat Wakiso Giants in highly contested practice match

    Uganda Cranes defeat Wakiso Giants in highly contested practice match

    Uganda Cranes vs Buganda Region Select

    Date: Sunday 20th March 2022

    Venue: Naama Play Ground, Mityana

    Time: 3:00pm

    Uganda Cranes preparations for the upcoming regional tour and Uzbekistan invitational tournament were on Saturday morning intensified with a timely practice match against UPL side Wakiso Giants.

    Ibrahim Juma (left) tussles for the ball with Wakiso Giants striker.

    The match saw the Cranes win 3-2 in a highly contested tie played at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso district.

    Micho Sredojevic side drew first blood through a Rogers Mato header past Derrick Emukule thanks to a Herbert Achai assist.

    Rogers Mato (in front) scored the opening goal.

    The home side then levelled matters in the 16th through Ibrahim Kasule bouncing header off a Joshua Lubwama header.

    Ukraine based forward Miya then restore the Cranes lead from the spot after Lubwama brought down Martin Kizza.

    Farouk Miya in action against Wakiso Giants FC.

    With a few minutes to half time, Kasule bagged his brace with an empty net to beat after rounding off custodian Charles Lukwago.

    In the second Stanza, Cranes made several changes with an aim of evaluating and assessing the players fitness levels.

    Alfred Leku replaces Muhammad Shaban.

    Moses Aliro would have put the Cranes back in the lead but he had his penalty saved by custodian Kirya who had initially brought down Alfred Leku in the forbidden area.

    With a quarter an hour to full time, FUFA Big League leading scorer Ezra Kaye won it for the Cranes brushing in a James Begisa well calculated cross.

    After the match, the team immediately embarked on the journey to Mityana ahead of the Regional tour against Buganda Region select slated for Sunday 20th March 2022.

    The final squad is yet to be named as Micho and his technical team awaits for the Vipers SC players who play against Kataka FC in the Stanbic Uganda cup round 16.

    The Cranes Regional tour is proudly sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.

    Uganda Cranes starting line up against Wakiso Giants in practice Match at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.

    Charles Lukwago, Gavin Kizito, Hebert Achai, Najib Fesali, Kenneth Semakula, George Kasonko, Rogers Mato, Pius Akena, Patrick Kaddu, Farouk Miya, Martin Kizza.

    Other substitutions

    Benjamin Ochan, James Begisa, Bright Vuni, Ibrahim Juma, Moses Aliro, Marvin Joseph Youngman, Richard Basangwa, Muhammad Senoga, Richard Basangwa, Alfred Leku, Hassan Jurua, Edward Satro, Muhammad Shaban

  • Uganda Cranes enter residential camp ahead of Regional tour, Uzbekistan trip

    Uganda Cranes enter residential camp ahead of Regional tour, Uzbekistan trip

    Uganda Cranes vs Buganda Region Select

    Date: Sunday 20th March 2022

    Venue: Naama Play Ground, Mityana

    Time: 3:00pm

    Uganda Cranes has officially entered residential camp at the Cranes Paradise, Kisaasi ahead of the Regional tour on Sunday 20th against a Buganda select side in Mityana as well as Uzbekistan invitational tournament between 25th-29th March 2022.

    The team began preparations with a single training session that took two hours at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakisha in Wakiso Town on Friday afternoon.

    Cranes defender Kenneth Semakula in training at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium

    23 players turned up for training with three foreign-based players. Ukraine-based forward Farouk Miya, Charles Lukwago and UAE based Pius Akena were part of the session.

    Other new faces that were not initially part of the summoned squad included Arua Hill SC defender Bright Vuni, Proline’s Brian Mato, Wakiso Giants Moses Aliro, Kyetume FC duo of Ezra Kaye and Sharif Saaka.

    Ukraine based forward Farouk Miya in training

    Onduparaka FC forward Muhammad Shaban and Impala Hill forward Bruno Bunyaga sat out of the entire session with knocks.

    Vipers SC, URA FC and Express FC players that were summoned missed out due to club engagements.

    The Cranes Namutima Regional tour which is sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special will be held at Naama Play Ground in Mityana on Sunday 20th March 2022. The Cranes will play against Buganda Region Select Team.

    Ethiopia based goalkeeper Charles Lukwago (middle) attended training at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium

    Players who attended Day1 training at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.

    Goalkeepers

    Lukwago Charles (St.George, Ethiopia), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC

    Defenders

    Begisa James (UPDF FC), Jurua Hassan (KCCA FC), Brian Mato (Proline FC), Moses Aliro (Wakiso Giants), Herbert Achai (KCCA FC), Bright Vuni (Arua Hill SC), Juma Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Satulo Edward (Wakiso Giants FC), Kizito Gavin (Sc Villa), Semakula Keneth (Sc Villa)

    Midfielders

    Youngman Marvin (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Akena Chris (Unattached), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC), Bunyaga Bruno (Impala Hills FC, Buddu Masaza Team), Sharif Saaka (Kyetume FC)

    Forwards

    Miya Faruku (Lviv, Ukraine), Basangwa Richard (Gaddafi FC), Leku Alfred (Arua Hills SC), Shaban Mohammed (Onduparaka FC), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Ezra Kaye (Kyetume FC)