StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022 (Match Day 13):
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Results:
Blacks Power 2-0 Calvary
Luweero United 1-0 Nyamityobora
Ndejje University 1-3 Maroons
Kyetume 2-1 MYDA
Kataka 3-0 Proline
The current table leaders of the 2021-2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League Blacks Power Football Club maintained their great form with a 2-0 win over Calvary at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
John Paul Acire and January mid-season signing Fred Okot scored for Blacks Power, a club coached by Vialli Bianomugisha.
In other matches, Mbale based Kataka put three goals past Proline 3-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale.
Bashir Kyazze, Francis Odongo and Emmanuel Mukisa scored Kataka’s goals.
Maroons won 3-1 over Ndejje University away at the Arena of Visions.
Norman Odipio, Fred Amaku and William Kiibi found the goals for the hosts. George Akena’s third minute header turned out to be a consolation.
At the Nakisunga Ssaza playground, a heavy rain storm delayed kick-off before Kyetume won 2-1 over visiting MYDA.
Kyetume’s goals were scored by Ezra Bidda and Ezra Kizito Kaye. Paul Orono found the consolation for MYDA.
The league takes a break and will resume on 6th March 2022 with five games on match day 14.
Match Day 14 (Sunday, 6th March 2022):
Maroons Vs Kataka – Prisons ground, Luzira
Ndejje University Vs Blacks Power – Arena of Vision ground, Luweero
Proline Vs Luweero United – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Calvary Vs Kyetume – Green Light Stadium, Arua city
A total of 23 Ugandan football referees have today received their FIFA Badges & Equipment for 2022.
The 23 approved referees received their badges at a function conducted by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Thursday 17th February 2022 at FUFA Complex in Mengo.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim hands over the FIFA Badge to referee Mashood Ssali.
In his address to the referees, the President asked them to conduct themselves in a manner that that befits and international Referee.
‘When you’re a FIFA Referee you have to conduct yourself in a manner that befits an international Referee. Avoid being in situations that are going to expose you.’ Said Eng. Magogo.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
The President also reaffirmed that he has no hand in their activities and anyone who uses his name to influence their actions is a liar.
‘We have been clear that when we give you a badge, it is yours but you can choose to give it back to us. We have said that our parameters are three which include Integrity, Fitness and Performance thus you can choose integrity and no one forces you to be a person of integrity. Our role is to give you an opportunity to perform and also work hard for fitness which is not a choice but something you must do. As a President I’m not interested in determining what comes out of your work by virtue of my position,” he stated before adding, ” If anybody comes to you claiming that I’ve sent him or her, that’s the biggest lie you can ever find.”
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim addressing the referees.
Eng. Magogo also assured the Officails of the Federation protection whenever they are on the right but later cautioned then of intended mistakes.
”We have agreed to protect you whenever you’re right and we are proud of those moments you have taken correct decisions. We are all human beings that make mistakes but if someone makes a mistake intentionally then disciplinary measures have to be taken.” Eng Magogo cautioned the officials.
Also present was the Chairman FUFA Referees’ Standing Committee Brian Nsubuga Miiro who asked the Referees to lift the Uganda flag high whenever they are given and opportunity.
FUFA Referee Standing Committee Chairperson, Brian Miiro Nsubuga.
”We have given out the FIFA badges to Futsal, Beach Soccer and eleven aside FIFA Referees. We have emphasised Integrity, Fitness and Performance when representing Uganda. We are sure that our Referees will deliver because we’ve taken then through various trainings, courses and the latest one was in January as we prepared for the second round of the elite Leagues.” Said Nsubuga.
Futsal Referee Isaac Ssengendo receives his badge from FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
The list of Referees
Male referees: Mashood Ssali, Ali Sabilla Chelangat, William Oloya, Ronald Madanda and George Olemu
Male Assistant Referees: Dick Okello, Ronald Katenya, Lee Okello, Isa Masembe, Hakim Mulindwa, Emmanuel Okudra
Futsal Referees: Brian Emmy Nsubuga, Isaac Sengendo
Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Kawagga Bazirio and Joel Chote Munyendoh
Female Referees: Shamirah Nabadda and Diana Murungi
Female Assistant referees: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi, Jane Mutonyi and Dorcus Atuhaire
It was yet another weekend that witnessed a number of Ugandan players in diaspora feature for their respective clubs.
102.1 FUFA Fm’s Ronnie Lusilire brings us the briefs about the stars from the TotalEnergies CAF champions League, CAF Confederation cup and various leagues across the globe.
TotalEnergies CAF champions League.
In this season’s edition, Uganda is represented by two players; custodian Denis Onyango at Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and defender Savio Kabugo at Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana.
Captain Onyango played full time in goal as Sundowns beat Sudan side Al Hilal Omdurman 1-0 in South Africa.
Kabugo played full time but got booked in the 23rd minute as his Jwaneng Galaxy lost 4-0 to Tunisia giants Esperance.
Denis Onyango
TotalEnergies CAF confederation cup.
Ugandans Joseph Ochaya and Taddeo Lwanga were not in the match day squads for their teams. However, Ochaya’s TP Mazembe beat Congo Brazaville side Otoho D’oyo 1-0 at home Lwanga’s Simba SC won 3-1 against Ivory Coast side Asec Mimosas in Dar es Salaam.
National Leagues
In the Ethiopia Premier League, Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Charles Lukwago kept a clean sheet as St. George FC beat 10-man Wolkite Kenema 4-0 on the road.
Israel
Timothy Denis Awany wasn’t in Ashdod’s match day squad due to suspension but his team drew 1-1 at home to Hapoel Beer Sheva.
William Luwagga Kizito was introduced in the 71st minute for Velblum as his club Nof Hagalil drew 1-1 at home with Hapoel Hadera.
Fahad Bayo came on in the 79th minute for Melamed as his club Bneisakhnin drew 1-1 at Hapoel Haifa.
In DRC Linfoot league, Allan Kateregga featured for 71 minutes for St Eloi Lupopo who defeated Dauphins Noirs 1-0.
Germany
Herbert Bochorn wasn’t in the match day squad as his Bochum side shocked Bayern Munich 4-2 at home in the Bundesliga.
In the English Championship, Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru was introduced in the 74th minute but his club Cardiff city lost 2-1 to Millwall.
In English league one, Jordan Obita played for 90 minutes and made an assist in 85th minute as his Wycombe Wanderers drew 1-1 at Lincoln.
In Isthmian league, Odonkonyero Nathan scored a goal in the 82th minute as his Bognor Regis drew 2-2 with Leatherhead.
In the Scottish cup, Bevis Mugabi featured for 90 minutes as his Motherwell FC beat Aberdeen FC 2-1 to progress to the quarter finals.
In the Kenya Premier League, William Wadri was in while Umaru Kasumba and Rogers Aloro weren’t in the match day squad as their club Bandari FC drew goalless at KCB.
Goalie Bashir Ssekagya featured for 90 minutes as his Wazito FC lost 2-1 to SofaPaka.
Peter Lwasa started while Fred Nkata wasn’t in the match day squad as their club Gor Mahia FC side was leading Vihiga at home before the match was abandoned due to ugly scenes from fans.
In Rwanda Primus League, Robert Mukongotya featured for 73 minutes while Nicholas Sebwato played full time and kept a clean sheet as their Mukura Victory sports beat Rayon Sports 1-0.
Uganda Cranes Captain Emma Okwi played full time while Muzamir Mutyaba was an unused substitute as their Kiyovu FC beat Gorilla 2-1 on the road.
Custodian Batte Shamir played full time as his AS Kigali coached by Mike Mutebi and Jackson Mayanja beat Espoir 4-0 at home.
In the Zambia Premier league, Hashim Sempala played full time as his Kabwe warriors claimed a 2-0 win over Konkola.
Custodian Yasin Mugabi was an unused substitute as his Red Arrows side lost 2-0 at Green Eagles FC.
Kezironi Kizito played full time and Francis Olaki started but got booked in the 26th minute before he was substituted in the 29th minute as their Buildcon FC side beat Lusaka Dynamos 3-1 at home.
Saturday Results UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 She Maroons FC Lady Doves 1-3 Uganda Martyrs WFC
Sunday Results She Corporate 2-0 Kawempe Muslim Olila High School WFC 5-0 Rines SS WFC Tooro Queens FC 0-0 Kampala Queens FC
She Corporate FC and UCU Lady Cardinals continued with their blistering start to the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League season after picking victories on matchday two.
The aforementioned mentioned teams won their respective games on matchday two with UCU Lady Cardinals fighting hard to beat She Maroons while She Corporate on the other hand stunned Kawempe Muslim.
In Mukono, UCU Lady Cardinals dug deep to overcome new comers She Maroons thanks to Hasifa Nassuna’s first half strike.
The lethal forward tucked home in the 41st minute and this turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
UCU’s Hasifah Nassuna is a lady on a mission. She has scored in two successive matches since the start of the season
The win takes UCU Lady Cardinals to second place on 6 points same as leaders She Corporate FC.
She Corporate stunned Kawempe Muslim at MUBS Arena, Nakawa with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Grace Nasango and Danielita Favor Nambatya.
It should be noted that the pair also scored in their opening game against Uganda Martyrs which they also won with the same scoreline.
Elsewhere, defending Champions Lady Doves continued to struggle, suffering defeat at the hands of Uganda Martyrs Lubaga FC at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi.
The ‘Believers’ were humbled at home 3-1 with goals by Latifah Nakasi, Catherine Nagadya and Elizabeth Nakigozi for Uganda Martyrs while captain Riticia Nabbosa got the consolation for the home side.
Olila High School WFC were the biggest winners on matchday two, routing Rines SS WFC 5-0 at Soroti Stadium.
Grace Aluka and Cecelia Apiding netted a brace apiece while Siporosa Amoding scored the other goal for the Soroti based side.
The game between Tooro Queens and Kampala Queens in Fort Portal ended goalless.
Tooro Queens Starting XI vs Kampala Queens in Fort Portal Kampala Queens FC have had a slow start to the season picking up just one point in two games so far. Action from the Tooro Queens vs Kampala Queens match on Sunday
MAIN PHOTO: Action form the She Corporate vs Kawempe Muslim match at MUBS Arena on Sunday.
FUFA is in advanced stages of launching the FUFA TV that will primarily broadcast live Ugandan Sport.
It is therefore a great opportunity for creating a professional sports industry that will employ many youths and also generate resources for the Uganda sports spectrum.
Our objective is to grow TV audiences for Ugandan Sports which will create more commercial value of various sports brands.
There is also potential for broadcast revenues which are the proven biggest sources of funding for professional sports.
The following are the Television Revenues elsewhere;
1. FIFA generated 4.6bn USD from the 2018 FIFA World Cup 2. UEFA generated 334m USD from the EUROs 2016 3. CAF generated 20.1m USD from the AFCON 2019 4. UEFA Generates about 3bn USD from the UEFA Champions League annually 5. CAF generates about 12.5m USD from the CAF Champions League annually 6. Tanzania FA Generates 6.5m USD from the Tanzanian Premier League annually 7. FUFA Generates 0.6m USD from the Uganda Premier League annually
Some revenues generated in footballCamera personnel on duty during a live TV production of a football match
With the arrival of WBS TV, the Uganda Music industry, that was occupied by the “kadongo kamu”, has since exponentially grown replacing foreign and particularly Congolese music.
The audiences grew from those attending shows to all villages, urban and the diaspora. The Ugandan middle class finally embraced Ugandan Music. Brands and stars were created and so were the jobs and the tax base.
Television content is created by activity, production and then airing. With the renaissance of the Ugandan music industry, many talents have been unearthed like singers, writers, producers, promoters, journalists etc. Many production houses have been created. Albeit, they still have the challenge that they cannot earn from TV but their brands have been built by TV to be able to earn from the shows (attendance).
The Music industry has succeeded with Ugandan Music content for the Ugandan market. Our vision is Ugandan Sports content for the Ugandan Market.
Unlike music, Live Sports Production is expensive. The local TVs have not been willing to invest in production and airing of live sports events because it was not making instant business sense. We ended up with video clips and news bytes.
Arua Hill players celebrate a goal in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. Uganda’s top flight league is broadcast on StarTimes
As FUFA, we have decided to take the bull by the horns, our vision is to create live sports action on TV for the local audience.
As we speak, the industry has built capacity to undertake live sports production and currently 2 Live Sports Production houses are able to produce live sports events.
It would even be better if we got 10 or more live production houses.
Elsewhere, every club in the English Premier League is a production house and it is a minimum club licensing requirement.
The recent production of a StarTimes FUFA Big League match between Proline and Nyamityobora on Friday, 11th February 2022 at LugogoInside a modern Television Studio
In 2008 GTV was paying 20,000 USD per game to a South African Company to carry persons and equipment from South Africa every selected TV match.
Both SuperSport and Azam, have imported production personnel and equipment to produce the Ugandan League. Now, with the local production capacity, this has served as import substitution, affordable and providing more employment opportunities.
Ugandan runners will start enjoying their efforts being relayed live on Sanyu TV after Next Media Services signed a deal with Uganda Athletics Federation
Despite the growth of the production capacity, airing live sports events has not been found lucrative by the various existing television houses.
The arrival of the FUFA TV will add to what is already existing by Sanyuka, UBC and the other channels that are airing Live Ugandan Sport.
I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Advertisers will have no excuse but to embrace financing Ugandan Sports.
Pay TVs will have no option but to buy rights and Ugandans will now consume Live Ugandan Sports right from their households, smartphones, work places and offices by paying nominal fees, not moving distances and spending time. Players and coaches will be handsomely paid and on time and investors in club football will start to get return on investment.
Boxing is the new kid on the block with strides made by Uganda Boxing Federation to take the sport on TV.
Jobs are going to be created for Cameramen, Commentators, Analysts, club staff and Service providers. The Taxman will be happy too.
Our next duty as sports is to create quality athletes and competitions that are organised in good facilities. We should be able to understand the industry and make the right commercial decisions. Let us not commit until we are sure as there is a major industry shift that is coming soon.
The Author is: Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim
President-Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Member of Parliament-Budiope East
Chairman ICT Committee of the Parliament of Uganda
FUFA Women Super League Matchday Two Saturday, 12th February 2022
UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Maroons FC – Mukono
Lady Doves FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC -Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
Sunday, 13th February 2022
Olila High School WFC vs Rines SS WFC – Soroti Stadium
Tooro Queens FC vs Kampala Queens FC – Buhinga Stadium
She Corporate vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC- Nakawa
All games kickoff at 3PM
Action in the FUFA Women Super League returns this weekend with Matchday two games spread across Saturday and Sunday.
With thrilling action witnessed in the opening Matchday, the five games coming this weekend promise to offer even better.
Saturday will have two games on card with defending Champions Lady Doves taking on wounded Uganda Martyrs WFC while UCU Lady Cardinals FC in Mukono will entertain new comers She Maroons FC.
Lady Doves were held to a goalless draw at home by new comers She Maroons and the ultimate target as they face Uganda Martyrs will be to pick maximum points.
Action between Kawempe Muslim and Lady Doves last season.
Uganda Martyrs on the other hand suffered a 2-0 loss to She Corporate and coach Rogers Nkugwa will be expecting reaction from his charges in Masindi.
Uganda Martyrs winger Elizabeth Nakigozi in action against She Corporate
In Mukono, UCU Lady Cardinals will be in bouyant mood going into Saturday’s fixture given the fact they secured a hard fought 1-0 away in Soroti last week.
Hasifa Nassuna scored the lone goal against Olila last week.
However, in She Maroons, they face a potential banana skin. The new comers are a no -push and if a point off Lady Doves from last weekend is anything to go by, UCU Lady Cardinals will need to dig deep.
SHE Maroons players celebrate their goal against Wakiso Hills.
The other games will come on Sunday with Olila High School hosting Rines WFC at Soroti Stadium.
Kampala Queens make the long trip to Fort Portal City hoping to make quick amends following their disappointing start to the season.
Kampala Queens lost to Kawempe Muslim on Matchday One.
The Capital City Queens succumbed to a 2-0 home loss to Kawempe Muslim and coach Hamza Lutalo who was in charge of his first game promised to rectify the mistakes made.
“We made a couple of errors against Kawempe Muslim but we have worked on them prior to Sunday’s game. The target is definitely to pick maximum points and keep improving in every game.” He said.
Tooro Queens on the other hand picked a point on the road against Rines WFC and will be happy to welcome back defender Sumaya Komuntale to the team after her exploits with the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team.
She Corporate and Kawempe Muslim Ladies who won their opening fixtures with an identical score of 2-0 face off in Nakawa in arguably the biggest game of the weekend.
The draw for the round of 32 of the 48th edition in the Stanbic Uganda Cup was held at FUFA House Complex on Friday, February 11, 2022.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule supervised the draw also graced by Diana Kahunde (Brand and Marketing Manager Consumer and High network – Stanbic Bank Uganda) and Hamid Juma (Honorary FUFA Executive Committee Member).
Other officials who attended were Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football), Sheebah Ampaire (FUFA legal officer) and Shawn Mubiru (FUFA Professional Leagues manager).
Diana Kahunde shows the Busoga United
Kahunde reaffirmed Stanbic Uganda Cup’s bold objective to support the growth of football through sponsorship of this tournament.
‘We are proud to be associated with the Stanbic Uganda Cup. As a brand, we treasure the support of this tournament that unites all the people across the country’ Kahunde noted.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule
Nalule confirmed that matches at this round will be held between 21st and 27th February 2022.
Once again the clubs were reminded that only grounds with all green surfaces will be used.
Stanbic Uganda is the main sponsor and Kansai Plascon is the other partner.
Decolas KiizaShawn Mubiru
Full Draw for Round of 32
Tepa Vs Iganga Young – Ngora
Onduparaka Vs Tooro United – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua
Luweero United Vs Ndejje University – Kosovo playground, Luweero
Express Vs Super Eagles or SC Villa – Betway Mutesa II Wankulukuku
Busoga United Vs BUL – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja city
Police Vs Gaddafi – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Ateker Vs Maroons – Soroti
KCCA Vs Soltilo Bright Stars – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Kalongo United Vs Kigezi Home Boyz or Vipers – Agago
Mbarara City Vs URA – Kakyeka Stadium
Mbale Heroes Vs NEC– San Siro
TIPSA Vs Kitara – Koboko
Kataka Vs Paidha Black Angels – Mbale Municipal Stadium
Wakiso Giants Vs Kyetume – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso
UPDF Vs Impala Hill – Army Barracks Stadium, Bombo
The Uganda U17 Women’s National Football team coach Ayub Kiyingi has summoned a squad of 50 players to start preparing for the first round of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup qualifiers, India 2022 against Ethiopia.
Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
‘The reason behind summoning such a big number is basically because these girls for more than 2 years have not been playing any competitive football so we mainly relied on the recommendation of the various coaches who we contacted seeking their help to share names of players they feel have the potential to play for the national team. In the next two weeks my technical team is going to engage in a vigorous exercise of preparing these girls for the task at hand and for that I promise by the time we face Ethiopia we will be ready for the challenge.” Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi stated upon releasing the squad.
Uganda is slated to host the first leg of the two encounters between CECAFA rivals on March 4th before travelling to the horn of Africa nation for the return leg fixture two weeks later.
The team will start residential training on Saturday February 12, 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The technical team will comprise of; Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi – Head Coach, Olive Mbekeka – Assistant coach, Arthur Kyesimire – Fitness coach, James Magala – GoalKeepers’ coach, Cissy Nakiguba – Equipment manager, Stella Nankumba and Kabatalindwa Mable – Team Medics. Conrad Musiime will be the media officer of the team.
The summoned squad;
Goal Keepers;
Akayo Anita – Isra Soccer Academy
Nansamba Bridget – Riness SS WFC
Nambuya Josephine – Jinja SS WFC
Kaidu Sharon – Uganda Martyrs HS Ladies WHC
Tsyabake Vivian – Lady Doves FC
Defenders:
Nanyanzi Nakato Patricia – Riness SS WFC
Birabwa Justine – Wakiso Hill WFC
Asiimwe Molly – Watoto WFC
Nabanja Maria Goretti – Taggy HS WFC
Nakimera Sharifah – Kawempe Muslim LFC
Namusoke Esther – Uganda Martyrs HSL FC
Nabulobi Patience – Uganda Martyrs HSL FC
Nadhengo Rebecca – Uganda Martyrs HSL FC
Nagawa Jufah Justine – Lubaga Girls WFC
Midfielders;
Natooro Desire Katisi – Kataka She FC
Anishani Christine – Lubaga Girls WFC
Naiga Patricia – Wakiso Hill WFC
Namata Teddy – Wakiso Hill WFC
Bwire Risty Maggie – Jinja SS WFC
Okori Phiona Hope – Lango Queens FC
Amoding Mercy – Isra Soccer Academy
Kisakye Dorcus – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Namutebi Krusum – Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Kanyiginya Olivia – Tooro Queens FC
Atuhairwe Sharon – Tooro Queens FC
Elizabeth Nanyombi – Devine Soccer Academy
Nabulime Phiona – Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Odaru Immaculate – Mukono HS WFC
Nyinagahirwa Shakira – Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Nandago Hadijah – Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Nakato Bridget – Lady Doves FC
Tamale Anisha – Gaddafi Intergrated WFC
Nyafwono Teddy – Asubo Gafford Ladies FC
Asio Berinda – Sacred Hearts WFC
Forwards
Katusiime Evelyn – Tooro Queens FC
Madera Nancy – St. Noah WFC
Namataka Esther – Kataka She FC
Nassazi Allen – Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Najjuma Shamsa – Uganda Martyrs HSL WFC
Nagadya Catherine – Uganda Martyrs HSL WFC
Munyana Brenda – Uganda Martyrs HSL WFC
Nalumu Sumaiyah – Uganda Martyrs HSL WFC
Namazzi Aisha – Watoto
Nagadya Joweria – Lady Doves FC
Cynthia Morgan Nyirashirambere – Golden Impact WFC
It is the final bend for all clubs in the second division (StarTimes FUFA Big League) as the second round kicks off on Thursday, February 10, 2022 with five matches (on match day 11) at different venues across the country.
There is limited room for error for all the clubs as the competition and battle fr promotion to the elite StarTimes Uganda Premier League intensifies.
In the West Nile region, home team Calvary entertains Kampala region side Maroons at the GreenLight Stadium in Arua city.
Kampala region’s Proline and Western’s Nyamityobora shall lockhorns at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo during the early kick-off.
Buganda Region’s Ndejje University take on Eastern’s MYDA at the Arena of Visions in Luweero.
Another Buganda region side Luweero United entertains Kyetume at the Kosovo ground, Luweero.
Kitara region’s Kitara Football Club make the trip to Northern Uganda to face Blacks Power at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira,
The second division league is sponsored by StarTimes.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday One Results She Corporate FC 2-0 Uganda Martyrs LWFC Rines WFC 1-1 Tooro Queens FC Lady Doves 0-0 She Maroons FC Olila High School 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals
Wednesday, 9th February 2022 Kampala Queens 0-2 Kawempe Muslim LFC
Striker Sharon Nadunga netted both goals as Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win over Kampala Queens in the FUFA Women Super League match at IUIU Campus, Kabojja. Allen Nasaazi looked sharp with he display as she set up both goals for Nadunga who was impressive on the evening.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC players celebrating one of their team’s goals against Kampala Queens
The visitors took the lead in the 35th minute when National team player Nadunga got her name on the score sheet off a brilliant assist by Nasaazi before she did the same in the 55th minute. Midfield star Shakira Nyinagahirwa had the chance to add to her team’s tally after good display in the opponent’s goal area but blew the chance with ball flying over the bar.
Two goal star Sahron Nadunga in yesterday’s game
New head coach Hamza Lutalo will now go back to the drawing board and plan for the next fixture against Tooro Queens away in Fort portal while Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have a tie with She Corporate.
Sunday Games
She Corporate FC and UCU Lady Cardinals began the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League on a good note, registering wins on Sunday.
The Sharks were the biggest winners on Sunday, defeating Uganda Martyrs LFC 2-0 in the game played at MUBS Arena in Nakawa.
Action between She Corporate and Uganda Martyrs.
New signing Grace Nassongo opened the scores in the 18th minute while lanky forward Favour Nambatya added the other at the stroke of halftime.
UCU Lady Cardinals made the long trip to Soroti and secured a 1-0 win thanks to Hasifa Nassuna’s strike.
At Wakissha Grounds, new entrants Rines WFC and Tooro Queens played to a one all draw. Yasmeen Nalukwago scored for the home side to cancel out Mary Kabacureezi’s opener.
Defending Champions Lady Doves started their title defence with a goalless draw against new entrants She Maroons FC.
MAIN PHOTO: Shirt 10 Legacy: Judith Sanyu goes down as Kawempe’s Hadijah Nandago beats another opponent in Wednesday’s match at IUIU Campus, Kabojja.
Uganda’s journey in the FIFA U20 Women’s world cup came to an end at the hands of opponents Ghana after a miserable display by Ayub Khalifan’s team.
Ghana beat Uganda 5-0 in the return leg of the 4th round in Cape Coast to book a place in the final qualification stage of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup to be hosted by Costa Rica.
Match Officials and Team Captains in a group photo before kick off at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana
Ghana’s goals were scored by Rahama Dafa who got a brace as Evelyn Badu, Abdulai Salamatu and Doris Baduwa also had their names on the score sheet.
Striker Juliet Nalukenge (L) who hit the crossbar during the game is seen here piling pressure on Ghana defence
Uganda’s poor show on the day was exhibited as fortunes turned from 2-0 down on 82 minutes to concede three goals in the final eight minutes of the game for the scoreboard to read 5-0 to Ghana.
The powerful West African side advanced 7-1 on aggregate to hand the Uganda U-20 their heaviest ever defeat.
On the attack as Fauziah Najjemba tries to get the better of the ball on the day against Ghanaians.
Ghana won the first leg 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende and have automatically qualified to play CECAFA U20 Champions Ethiopia in the final round of qualification.
Separate ways as Ghana (yellow) and Uganda (Red) looked to be playing different football on Saturday. Ghana won 5-0The Uganda U20 Captain Fauziah Najjemba showed some flashes of her skills and talent but her team still fell to Ghana miserably
Uganda U20 women’s journey in the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Here are the last qualifying round fixtures:
March 11, 12 or 13, 2022
Ethiopia – Ghana
Senegal – Nigeria
March 25, 26 or 27, 2022
Note: Only two teams will represent Africa at the World Cup in Costa Rica.
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Saturday, 5th February 2022 Ghana vs Uganda Cape Coast Stadium| 6PM E.A.T
Uganda U20 Women’s National Team will look to overturn the first leg loss to Ghana as the two teams face off in the return leg of the fourth round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday in Cape Coast.
The Black Princesses nicked a 2-1 win at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende last month and the winner on aggregate will advance to the next stage to face Ethiopia who eliminated Tanzania 2-1 on aggregate.
Uganda U20 Women’s National Team training in Ghana.
Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi is confident the team is in perfect shape and ready to turn the tables going into Saturday’s encounter.
Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
“We are ready and the players are physically and mentally okay. We have tried to motivate them in the last few days and also worked on the mistakes committed in the first leg,” he said before adding.
“We made analysis of the first game and knew where we went wrong. Those are the areas we have put emphasis in trying and I’m confident we can get a good result to send us to the next level.”
The team I boosted with the return of striker Juliet Nalukenge who missed the first leg through illness.
The gaffer confides that Nalukenge’s availability could be key in pursuit for goals give the fact that Uganda needs to score to stand any chance.
Captain Fauzia Najjemba who scored the consolation in the first leg is also optimistic that Uganda has the ability to eliminate Ghana on the road.
Captain Fauzia Najjemba
“It was disappointing that we couldn’t win at home but the result is now behind us. We know what is required and definitely we shall give our best on Saturday.”
Traveling squad Goalkeepers Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).
Defenders Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC, Bira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).
Midfielders Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Phionah Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy WFC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC)
FUFA Women Super League 2022/23 Season Matchday One Sunday, 6th February 2022
Rines SS WFC vs Tooro Queens – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium
She Corporate FC vs Uganda Martyrs High School LWFC – MUBS Playground
Olila High School WFC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – Olila Grounds, Soroti
Lady Doves FC vs She Maroons FC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
All games kickoff at 3:00PM
The 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League will officially get underway this weekend with four games on card for Matchday one.
8 of the 10 teams will be in action on Sunday with games spread across the country. Only Kampala Queens FC and Kawempe Muslim WFC will not be in action given the number of players on the U20 Women’s National Team. They will however, face off on Wednesday, 9th February.
There is excitement and high anticipation from almost every team given the recruitments made in a bid to bolster their respective squads and all are hoping for the best run in the League.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrate one of their goals against Kampala Queens last season.
Defending Champions Lady Doves FC start their title defence at home to new comers and FUFA Women Elite League Champions, She Maroons and the former are hoping for a perfect start.
Under the stewardship of coach Fred Musiime, The Believers will definitely be one of the teams to contend for this year’s Championship.
Lady Doves players celebrating after winning the trophy.
However, their opening game is a stern test from The Prison side who despite losing midfielder and last season’s MVP Joan Naggayi are a hard nut to crack.
Joan Naggayi (with the ball) left She Maroons FC. She was named the best player last season.
Coach Alex Sida has largely maintained the squad that he had last season and will hope to make an impact in the top tier division on their first time of asking.
In Soroti, Olila High School WFC welcome UCU Lady Cardinals FC. The two teams were in the same group last season with the latter knicking a hard fought 1-0 win.
Action between UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila High School.
Olila High School go into Sunday’s clash without defenders Grace Aluka and Bira Nadunga who are with the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team in Ghana.
Elsewhere, She Corporate FC entertain Uganda Martyrs High School WFC in Nakawa. The Sharks despite losing key players like Vanessa Karungi and Bridget Nabisaalu still look formidable on paper and one of the teams to contend for the title.
Uganda Martyrs have equally lost a host of players including the quartet of Daphine Nyayenga, Harima Kanyago, Gloria Namugerwa and Spencer Nakacwa who joined Lady Doves FC during their CAF Champions League expedition.
Uganda Martyrs High School players celebrate their goal.
However, coach Rogers Nkugwa has always looked to their Junior Team for replacements over the years and he will definitely try to give rookies a chance to show their adeptness.
Rines WFC have bounced back to top flight football with a bang and made some marquee signings including left footed winger Amina Nababi and forward Anita Ainembabazi from She Makerere and Tooro Queens respectively.
The Wakiso based outfit will be hoping for a perfect start at home as they face Tooro Queens.
It should be noted that this season will be played in a block league format with ten teams playing on a home and away basis.
Uganda U20 Women’s National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named the squad that will make the trip to Ghana for the return leg in the fourth round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The gaffer confirmed a list of 20 players, consisting of three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders and five forwards.
Striker Juliet Nalukenge who missed the first leg is back into the squad.
Striker Juliet Nalukenge in training
The team will depart for Ghana on Thursday morning (2am) with the game slated for Saturday, 5th February in Cape Coast.
Ghana won the first leg 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende and Uganda will look to overturn the deficit in order to progress to the final qualifying phase that will have either Ethiopia or Tanzania.
Shamirah Nalugya during training
Traveling squad Goalkeepers Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).
Defenders Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC, Bira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).
Midfielders Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Phionah Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy WFC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC)
Officials Head of Delegation – Agnes Mugena Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala Fitness Trainer – Arthur Kyesimira Team coordinator – Joan Namusisi Kit and Equipment Manager- Cissy Nakiguba Team Doctor- Stella Nankumba Media Officer- Alex Kasirye
In preparation for the highly anticipated second round of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and StarTimes FUFA Big League, the Federation organized a three day refresher course and fitness test for Elite Referees and their Assessors at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
This refresher course and fitness test ran from Thursday 27 January 29, 2022, to Saturday 29 January 2022.
Fifty one Center Referees and Assistant Referees together with thirty one Assessors took part in the course.
The referees during the physical drills at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The areas of priority and concern included; Amended Laws of the Game, Positioning and game management, Offside, Physical fitness, Food and Nutrition, Disciplinary and integrity.
The instructors were Brian Nsubuga Miiro, Batte Dennis, Adipo Catherine, Waiswa Ali, Lukambi Denis, Tomusange Ali, Kaddu Badru and Ali Kalyango.
Some of teh instructors on duty during the physical drills
According to the Chairman FUFA Referees Standing Committee Brian Miiro Nsubuga, this refresher course was essential as everyone prepares for the second round of the Elite Leagues because of the need to emphasize Integrity, Fitness and Performance of the match officials.
Brian Miiro Nsubuga, the Chairman FUFA Referees Standing Committee
‘This refresher course was vital because of the numerous aspects we had to review and preview. Many laws of the game were amended for the 2021/2022 season, we also had a lot of challenges in line with the positives picked in the first round thus applying the SWOT analysis to help us improve for the good of the game.’ Nsubuga remarked.
Nsubuga added that in this course they also viewed various action clips where they discussed together and also interpreted various laws as a group which encourages bonding amongst the whistlemen.
William Oloya and Asadahu Ssemeere sprint during the physicals
Attendance:
Referees: Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Ssali Mashood, Oloya William, Olemu George, Nanadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana, Kasalirwe Lucky Razake, Kalinnala John Bosco, Ainebyoona Amon, Opio Deogratious Oguti, Bakasambe Rajab, Waiswa Muzamiru Kinene, Atiku Rahuman, Ochom Joseph, Ssemeere Asadu, Kimbowa Richard, Tumusiime Gerald Tuge, Naigaga Habiba, Akoyi Anna and Omara Paul
Uganda Senior Women’s National Football Team, the Crested Cranes will play at this year’s Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following the withdrawal of Kenya.
The Crested Cranes who entered camp this week were supposed to face Kenya in the last qualifying stage next month.
It should be noted that Crested Cranes were slated to face off with Harambe Starlets next month with the first leg scheduled for 17th February and the return leg coming on 23rd February.
However, communication from CAF addressed to FUFA confirmed the withdrawal of Kenya from the Qualifiers.
“We regret to inform you that we have just received Kenya FA’s correspondence informing us of their withdrawal from Women AFCON- Morocco 2022,” reads the statement.
“Consequently, matches 45 and 46 are cancelled as well as the missions of all designated officials.” The statement further reads.
The development therefore means Uganda qualifies to the 2022 edition that will be held in August in Morocco.
“Uganda is automatically qualified to the next round of the competition.” the CAF Communication further reads.
This will be the second appearance for Crested Cranes at Africa Women Cup of Nations with the first coming in 2000.
Uganda eliminated Ethiopia at the first round of the 2022 Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
Striker Juliet Nalukenge believes Uganda U20 Women’s National Team still has the ability to bounce back and progress to the final round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Uganda lost 2-1 in the first leg at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Saturday last week but Nalukenge is optimistic they can go and win away in Accra.
“I still believe we can progress to the next round despite losing the first game,” said the lethal forward before adding, ” we committed some errors which affected us but we shall work on them and go into the return leg with belief.”
Nalukenge missed the first leg due to illness but she has since recovered and now part of the team.
The striker who plies her trade at Chrysomolia FC in Cyprus believes her return could be a of added value especially in search for goals.
“As a striker, my role is to score goals and what we need is to score goals in Ghana. I believe my addition gives the team boost and we shall work hard to make sure we get a good result.”
The return leg is slated for 4th February in Accra and the winner on aggregate between Uganda and Ghana will face either Ethiopia or Tanzania at the final qualifying phase.
