Match No. 51 Proline Vs Kigezi Home Boyz FC or BUL FC
Match No.52 Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC
Final: Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region
The fixtures for the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup are out after the draws conducted on Tuesday 11th May 2021 at FUAF House, Mengo. The matches will be played between 25th May-2nd June 2021 over two legs.
Ready for the Quarterfinals draw of the Stanibc Uganda cup 2020/21 season
Legends Charles Ogwang and midfielders Sharif Samanya were invited by FUFA to grace the ceremony. Both players featured in the 1996 Uganda Cup final won by UEB FC captained by Ogwang who went on to score the game’s solitary goal. Samanya played for Nile FC captained by Peter Nsaba in a match won by UEB FC 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige took the media and guests through the draw procedure and details of the Quarterfinals.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
Teams that qualified for the Quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/21 season
Local rivals Express FC and KCCA FC will face off with the Red eagles hosting the first leg at Mutessa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Reigning League champions Vipers SC- chasing a double will play against nine time winners Sports Club Villa.
L-R Former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
2019 Winners Proline FC have a fixture against the winner of the match between Kigezi Homeboyz FC and BUL FC. The 1st leg leg ended 2-1 in favour of BUL FC. The date for the 2nd leg is yet to be communicated.
Police FC and Wakiso Giants have to scores to settle in another competition-this time in the knock out format.
The media enjoying their job during the draws of the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup at FUFA House on Tuesday morning
Charles Ogwang
It was a great moment to win the Uganda cup. I scored 8 goals and won the top accolade as leading scorer. Captaining the team to victory was so sweet as the usual captain was injured. I thank the sponsors Stanbic and Plascon for injecting money in the tournament.
Sharif Samanya
It is a dream for every player to play in a Cup final. I felt bad losing but we had many injuries heading into this game. It always a nice feeling ejecting teams from such tournaments. I’m happy that FUFA invited me to be part of this draw.
Charles Ogwang (L) and Sharif Samanya
Details of Quarterfinals
Article 19 (Stanbic Uganda Cup Rules 2020/2021-4th Edition)
Third Round (Quarter-Finals)
The 3rd round shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the second round.
FUFA shall draw lots to generate ties for the third round.
All ties in this round shall be two legs played on home and away basis.
The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the tie.
If teams are tied by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.
If teams are still tied under Art 19 (5), spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner. There shall be no extra time.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
Uganda’s three Women National teams the U17, U20 and Crested Cranes (Senior Side) were handed their opponents after CAF conducted draws on Monday afternoon for the forthcoming tournaments.
The draw was held in Cairo, Egypt at the Headquarters of CAF.
CAF will use the tournaments for Continental Qualifiers and decisive for teams that will represent Africa at the three Women World cups of U17, U20 and Senior teams.
Total Women’s Africa Cup of NationsMorocco 2022-1st round
44 Countries including Uganda entered their teams for the Qualifiers that will kickoff with 1st round action.
Uganda was drawn against Ethiopia in the 1st round of the Qualifiers to be played between 7th-15th June 2021 with an eye to feature in the Finals to be hosted by Morocco who got automatic qualification.
Crested Cranes warm up during their training session at Lugogo on Tuesday 10th July 2018Matches 1& 2 involve Uganda and Ethiopia in the 1st round. Matches 3&4 have Kenya and South Sudan- Uganda’s possible opponents in the 2nd round.
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Ethiopia will face either Kenya of South Sudan in the 2nd round qualifying phase between 18th-29th October 2021.
Match 45/46 will see winners of Matches 1&2 (Uganda Crested Cranes vs Ethiopia) vs Winners of Matches 3&4 (Kenya vs South Sudan) in the second round of the Total Women Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
12 teams will take part in the Finals of the 12th edition of AWCON.
Uganda U17 Women in actionfor the African Qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup-India 2022
Uganda vs Ethiopia
The youngsters of Uganda U17 women team were just 180 minutes away from a dream world cup qualification only for Covid-19 to strike the entire globe.
They were headed for India initially but will have another attempt though with changed playing staff as some of them will graduate to the U20 Women team.
Uganda has been drawn to play Ethiopia with the qualifiers starting in January 2022 as they plan for the journey to India. The Qualifiers of this age category will have 4 phase. Uganda will start at the 2nd round stage.
Three teams will represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup-India 2022.
Uganda U17 Women Team players celebrating a goal against Tanzania. Some of the players in this team will graduate to the Uganda U-20 team
First Round:
(1st leg: 13, 14, 15 January 2022 – 2nd leg: 27, 28, 29 January 2022)
M1 – Eritrea v South Sudan
M2 – Equatorial Guinea v Kenya
M3 – DR Congo v Rwanda
M4 – Senegal v Sierra Leone
M5 – Benin v Mauritania
Second Round
S1 – Winner M1 v Cameroon
S2 – Zambia v Namibia
S3 – Djibouti v Burundi
S4 – Tanzania v Botswana
S5 – Winner M2 v South Africa
S6 – Uganda v Ethiopia
S7 – Egypt v Guinea Bissau
S8 – Winner M 3 v Nigeria
S9 – Liberia v Guinea
S10 – Winner M 4 v Ghana
S11 – Niger v Sao Tome
S12 – Winner M 5 v Morocco
Third Round
T1 – Winner S1 v Winner S2
T2 – Winner S3 v Winner S4
T3 – Winner S5 v Winner S6
T4 – Winner S7 v Winner S8
T5 – Winner S9 v Winner S10
T6 – Winner S11 v Winner S12
Fourth Round
Winner T1 v Winner T2
Winner T3 v Winner T4
Winner T5 v Winner T6
Aggregate winners qualify to represent Africa in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022
Uganda to face Kenya in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022–Qualifiers
The last time Uganda U20 Women team played a match, they were knocked out by Tanzania at home. It was a bitter pill to swallow that afternoon at Lugogo.
They will have a chance to negotiate their start at the 2nd round for the trip to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 with a match against another neighbor Kenya. Dates have been fixed for; 1st leg 23rd-25th September 2021 while the 2nd leg 7th-9th October 2021.
Uganda will face Kenya in the 2nd round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022. Dates have been fixed for; 1st leg 23rd-25th September 2021 while the 2nd leg 7th-9th October 2021.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Women National Senior Team- Crested Cranes team that played against Ethiopia during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Qualifier.
The Uganda National Beach Soccer team (Sand Cranes) got down to business ahead of the the Beach Soccer AFCON, Senegal 2021.
A team of eighteen players and five officials entered camp on Sunday 9th May at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team conducted one evening training session on Sunday with the Head Coach Salim Muwonge and his Technical team emphasizing player fitness and endurance on day one of residential training.
Salim said that the emphasis on the first session was about player fitness and endurance because most players haven’t been active since the league ended.
‘Our emphasis on the first session was player fitness and endurance since many players haven’t been active since the league ended. Therefore we have to bring back their bodies to the required fitness levels before we set off for Senegal.’ noted Muwonge.
Sand Cranes players celebrate a goalDay one training of the Sand Cranes ahead of the AFCON finals in Senegal
He added that he was amazed by the response from the players during the first session and comfortable this if they continue with the same attitude, they will be very ready for the tournament .
Training continues until 18th May 2021 when the team leaves for Senegal.
The shooting practice on the sand
Full squad in camp:
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC), Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC), Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC), Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC),Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC), Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC), Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC),Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC),Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC),Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
King of Kings WFC are the first team to seal a slot into the knockout stage of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming Luweero Giant Queens on Sunday.
The newcomers ensured they registered their second win in as many games with a 2-0 win over fellow debutants Luweero Giant Queens FC.
14-year old forward Sharon Kanyiginya was the difference in the game with her brace settling the contest that had few scoring opportunities.
King f Kings players celebrate after scoring.
Kanyiginya opened the scores in the 26th minute her cross from the left wing ricocheting off the goal post before finding its way to the back of the net.
The teenager sealed victory at the death of the clock (90th minute) when she ran through on goal and sent a low drive past goalkeeper Saidah Namwanje.
Sharon Kanyiginya (with the ball) wheels away in celebration.
The result meant King of Kings progressed through on six points, Luweero Giants FC remained second on three points while Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC and Asubo Gafford Ladies have one point apiece.
Action will resume on Tuesday with King of Kings playing Dynamic SS Jjeza while Asubo Gafford Ladies will play Luweero Giant Queens.
Action between King of Kings and Luweero Giant Queens
It should be noted that the top two teams from each of the four groups qualify for the knockout phase to determine the Champion.
The top three teams at the end of the season qualify to play in the FUFA Women Super League.
Diana Kirungi, Rose Mary Amanyire, Carol Kobugabe, Penina Kyerekezi, Florence Kaheru, Jennifer Katusabe, Oliver Kanyiginya, Slyvia Kabachaki, Kellen Kabahuma, Evelyn Katusiime, Sharon Kanyiginya
Dynamic SS Jjeza Women Football Club needed a stoppage time equalizer to snatch a point off Asubo Gafford Ladies as action in Group A of the FUFA Women Elite League entered day two at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Both teams came into Sunday’s clash on the back of losses in their respective opening games. Asubo Gafford Ladies lost to King of Kings while Dynamic SS Jjeza on the other hand had lost to Luweero Giant Queens.
Despite having a good start and got the better chances in the game, Asubo Gafford Ladies failed to put them away and they came to haunt them.
The opening 45 minutes virtually had no realistic efforts at goal from either side. Both Asubo Gafford Ladies and Dynamic SS Jjeza failed to get the cutting edge in the final third.
Defender Claire Namatovu eventually broke the deadlock five minutes after recess capitalising on a goal melee to tap home and give Asubo Gafford Ladies the lead.
Dynamic SS Jjeza despite conceding kept believing and made inroads in a bid to find the equaliser and at least salavage a point.
The goal finally came in the first minute of added time when Aisha Namukaaya curled direct from a free kick.
Asubo Gafford Ladies defender Christine Nambirige fouled Namukaaya on the right wing and the latter took the resultant free kick.
The result takes the two sides to one point apiece with Asubo Gafford Ladies and Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC
Newcomers King of Kings WFC from Fort Portal City made a perfect start to life in the FUFA Women Elite League after nicking a hard-fought win over Asubo Gafford Ladies as the second division started on Saturday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Evelyn Katusiime scored the lone goal, coming in the 33rd minute when she lobbed the ball past onrushing goalkeeper Nuru Babirye.
Action between Asubo Gafford Ladies and King of Kings.
Despite having several experienced players such as Shakira Mutiibwa, Christine Nambirigge, Sheebah Zalwango and Nuru Nakyanzi, Asubo Gafford Ladies lacked conviction in the final third.
Asubo Gafford Ladies thought had levelled matters at the start of the second half when skipper Shakira Mutiibwa tapped home but her goal was ruled for offside.
Coach Jackson Nsubuga is convinced that his charges will bounce back in their next games against Luweero Giants Queens and Dynamic SS Jjeza.
‘I’m disappointed that we didn’t today. We definitely need to improve in some areas but I am optimistic we shall be able to bounce back.’ He said.
On the other hand, Rogers Ayesiga the head coach of King of Kings believes it was important to start with victory and this gives them momentum ahead of the next game.
Shakira Mutiibwa of Asubo Gafford Ladies goes down.
Diana Kirungi, Rose Mary Amanyire, Carol Kobugabe, Penina Kyererezi, Florence Kaheru, Jennifer Katusabe, Oliver Kanyiginya, Slyvia Kabachaki, Kellen Kabahuma, Evelyn Katusiime, Sharon Kanyinya
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Special Interest Groups (SIG’s) delegates have been elected at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala on Saturday, 8th May 2021.
Delegates from the 8 Special Interest Groups; Uganda Football Referees Association (URFA), Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA), Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), Futsal Association Uganda (FAU), Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA), Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA), Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA), Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
On the same day, delegates for the FUFA Women National Leagues were elected. This is not part of the Special Interest groups.
Ronnie Kalema returned as chairman of the Uganda Football Referees Association unopposed.
The other two UFRA delegates are Brian Miiro Nsubuga and Rosebell Rwamuyamba.
Livingstone Kyambadde is the chairman of Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) with Frank Anyau as the other delegate.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman and delegate is Deo Mutabazi who returned unopposed; Anthony Tumwesigye also returned unopposed.
Deo Mutabazi and Anthony Tumwesigye
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) chairman is Hamzah Jjunju (unopposed) with Patrick Lugemwa the other delegate (also unopposed).
Hamza Jjunju is the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chairman
Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) chairman and chairman is Paul Ssali (unopposed) and Fred Tamale the other delegate (unopposed).
Justus Mugisha tallied 23 votes to win the chairmanship of Uganda Schools Football Association. Miriam Makeba is the second delegate after scoring 22 votes.
Justus Mugisha casts his vote
The new Uganda Youth Football Association chairman is Robert Kiwanuka who tallied 18 votes.
Mansoor Kabugo is the second delegate after returning 17 votes. Farouk Kigongo got two votes.
Robert Kiwanuka (Left) and Mansoor KabugoYouth Football Delegates pose for a group photo at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
Margaret Kubingi tallied 18 votes to win the chairpersonship of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
Owek. Florence Nkalubo Bagunywa is the second delegate after scoring 14 votes. Harriet Nattabi got 9 votes.
Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) delegates are Paul Ssali and Fred Tamale.
Fred Tamale (left) and Paul Ssali will represent the football players in the FUFA Assembly
The elections completed include; District Football Associations, Regional Football Associations, Special Interest Groups and FUFA Women Football Leagues (Super League and Elite League).
Those yet to be conducted are in the FUFA Big League (5 Delegates), Third Vice President, the FUFA President and his Executive Committee.
The 97th FUFA Assembly will be hosted by Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA) in Mbale city on 21st August 2021 as decided by the 24th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that was convened at FUFA Executive Complex on 30th April 2021.
FUFA Women Elite League: Justine Nambafu – Unopposed
Elections Completed: · District Football Associations · Regional Football Associations · Special Interest Groups · FUFA Women Football Leagues (Super League and Elite League)
Yet to be conducted: · FUFA Big League (5 Delegates) · 3rd Vice President · FUFA President and Executive
FUFA Electoral Committee members during the SIG’s elections at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Football Referees Association delegates Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Rosebell Rwamuyamba and Ronnie Kalema (chairman) at FUFA House, Mengo
Newcomers Luweero Giants Queens made a perfect start to life in the FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming Dynamic SS Jjeza in scintillating fashion.
Despite trailing 2-0 at halftime, Luweero came back recharged and scored three goals in the closing 45 minutes to eventually claim all three points.
Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC players celebrate their opening goal against Luweero Giants Queens
Aisha Namukaaya and Daphine Nalubowa gave Dynamic SS Jjeza the lead at the break but Luweero Giants Queens bounced back through Sandra Ndagire, Teddy Achandi and Florence Nakaggwa scored a goal apiece.
Dynamic SS were dominant in the opening stages of the game and took the lead in the 17th minute through Namukaaya who tapped home from the rebound after goalkeeper Saidah Namwanje had initially saved Nalubowa’s attempt.
Nalubowa doubled the lead for Dynamic SS she went through on goal and sent a low drive into the back of the net.
Action between Luweero Giants Queens and Dynamic SS Jjeza
Upon restart, Luweero Giant Queens made changes, including shifting Nakaggwa from defence to midfield and this paid off dividends.
She gave the team hopes of a comeback in the 65th minute and four minutes later, Achandi who was industrious on the day levelled matters with a beauty.
Her effort hit the base of the left goal post, moved to the right post before finding its way into the back of the net.
Teddy Achandi scored the second goal for Luweero Giant Queens
With 11 minutes to fulltime, Luweero completed their comeback thanks to Sandra Ndagire’s curling strike from the right wing.
The win takes Luweero Giants Queens top of the table and will face King of Kings on Sunday while Dynamic SS Jjeza on the other hand will play Asubo Gafford Ladies.
The President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed that the Government should consider supporting sports heroes who retire by offering them bursaries to study so that they are able to get employment in other professional disciplines they desire or get employment with the Government.
The President’s statement was made at a function held in Statehouse-Entebbe on Thursday evening to recognize former Uganda Cranes Captain Dennis Onyango.
President Museveni
‘At 35, a sportsman can still serve the country for another 20 years if deployed in civil service or given bursaries to train in higher institutions of learning in a discipline of their choice’ said President Museveni.
President Museveni, who was together with the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was bidding farewell on Thursday evening to the Mamelodi Sundowns star who announced retirement from the National team last month.
The President thanked Onyango and the sports fraternity for bringing Uganda’s name on the world sports map.
‘We thank you sports people. Though the Government has not been supporting you fully, we support you indirectly through immunisation, UPE, peace and security, which enables the development of your talents’ noted the President.
He said that after sorting out the priority areas in the budget including building the infrastructure; electricity, roads, railway, Government can embark on supporting sports areas like building stadia.
President Museveni also suggested that the new Government should get time to discuss the issue of exporting sport skills to other countries saying that Ugandans with sports talents are becoming entertainers outside the country.
‘I congratulate Onyango for what he has done. We shall get time in the new Government and decide on this export scheme whether it is good or bad. What can we do to keep our sportsmen here,’ he said while responding to the First Lady’s concern that even after building up sports and skills with all the sports cadres, they end up going abroad.
onyango-gifted-car-by-president-and-mama
He urged Ugandans to listen to his advice of working not only for the stomach but also for the pocket so that Uganda can attain middle income status, saying that this will enable people to support sports activities as fans.
“When people have enough money in their pockets, they can use the surplus for entertainment”, he said.
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Museveni thanked Dennis Onyango for giving Uganda so much pride as a country when he stood at the helm of the Uganda Cranes and said that bidding him farewell is sad.
Maama Janet who said that she was speaking as a parent, said there is a need to deliberately plan for sports and build the sports people so that even when such people like Onyango retire from playing football, they can become coaches. “We need to build on what we start. We cannot grow if whoever we prepare leaves and goes away for ‘greener pastures’, because we need the Onyangos to be the coaches of the new teams, that is how nations are built. That is how those nations with super teams grow”, she said.
Dennis Onyango
Dennis Onyango who was accompanied by his mother and sister said he was retiring from local football at 35 years to enable the young players take over and still has about three more active years to play in international sports.
He thanked President Yoweri Museveni and government for the support given to him and said he had served the sport for 16 years
The President and the First Lady later gifted Uganda’s heroic sports star with a brand new Pajero Sport vehicle for his exceptional career at both National and international level. FUFA Delegation to the Statehouse also had Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, CEO Edgar Waston and Events Manager Leilah Nankya
The Minister of State Sports Hon. Hamson Denis Obua, NCS Chairman and UOC President Dr. Donald Rukare with NCS General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel attended the function.
The CAF Emergency Committee, in consultation with FIFA, has decided to postpone the CAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ that were due to be played in June 2021 after taking into consideration the current challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to ensure the optimal playing conditions for all participating teams.
The qualifiers will now take place in the existing windows of September, October and November 2021, and March 2022.
CAF is reassessing its protocols and processes to enhance the implementation of COVID-related protocols, including specifically focusing on pre-match testing which had been the source of some challenges in previous windows.
Uganda Cranes is in Group E alongside Mali, two neighbors Rwanda and Kenya.
Delegates from the Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA) have unanimously resolved to endorse the incumbent president for Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Eng. Moses Magogo.
All the six delegates; Jackline Musiime, Michael Ssekabira, Samuel Mpiima, Andy Kaweesa, Hassan Kavuma and Rogers Mulindwa concurred and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to throw their full weight towards the incumbent.
The regional delegation met the Federation President on Wednesday evenng at his office and presented a copy of the MoU to him.
Team leader and Excom member Rogers Mulindwa read out the document to the President.
The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo (third from left) with some of the delegates
The Buganda delegates based their decision on several recognizable achievements registered under the tenure of Hon. Moses Magogo as president of FUFA.
‘There is need to consolidate the gains and secure the future of our Game. Now, wherefore, we the persons whose names and signatures are appended to the Memorandum, being delegates-Elect representing Buganda Region Football Association to the FUFA Assembly hereby commit ourselves under the whip of Mr Rogers Mulindwa to support and vote Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo for another term as the FUFA President during the forthcoming elections scheduled for August this year’
Rogers Mulindwa hands over MOU to Eng. Moses Magogo
They cited Uganda Cranes’ back to back qualification to the AFCON finals since 1978, the Hippos (U-20) playing in the AFCON finals and qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup abate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sand Cranes qualification to AFCON finals for the first time ever, improvement of Uganda’s visibility at both CAF and FIFA levels, FUFA’s ability to secure more sponsorships, women football at its peak, more investment of grassroot football, federation secretariat being more recognized, infrastructural development with several new buildings and the Kadiba stadium under construction, Hon. Magogo being the first Ugandan at the CAF Executive committee and the good leadership traits among others.
L-R: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Mulindwa and Hassan Kavuma
L-R: Rogers Mulindwa, Andy Kaweesa and Hassan Kavuma
Buganda thereby becomes the first region to officially sign an MOU to express their full backing for Eng. Magogo.
The roadmap for the 2021 FUFA elections was released by the FUFA Electoral Commission with a smooth progress of district and regional elections already executed.
The 97th FUFA elective assembly will be hosted by the Eastern Region Football Association on 21st August 2021 in Mbale city.
FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa addresses the media at FUFA House
MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Region Football Association Delegates hand over MOU to Eng. Moses Magogo
Lady Doves are the Champions of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League after defeating UCU Lady Cardinals in the final on Wednesday.
In the repeat of the 2018/19 Final, Lady Doves earned sweet revenge against the same team that beat them two years ago. The Masindi based side won 2-1.
Joweria Nagadya takes on Phoebe Banura
Fazila Ikwaput who has been instrumental throughout the tournament was once again at the rescue of Lady Doves, scoring the winning goal.
The game played at the FUFA Technical Centre was graced by FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo in the company of FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha and 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (Right) flanked by FUFA EXCOM member Issa Magoola
Lady Doves opened the scores in the 29th minute through winger Elizabeth Nakigozi who converted from the spot after defender Mercy Nabulobi held the ball in the area.
Elizabeth Nakigozi’s strike from the spot.
UCU Lady Cardinals could have taken the lead earlier but were unlucky on two occasions when Hasifa Nassuna was denied by the woodwork.
Her first attempt from outside the area beat goalkeeper Nakaziro while the other from the free kick hit the upright.
Sandra Kisakye equalised for UCU Lady Cardinals, heading home from Nabulobi’s cross as the 2019 Winners gained hope.
Sandra Kisakye scored the goal for UCU Lady Cardinals.
The hope was short-lived with Ikwaput who had come on in the 78th minute, replacing Joweria Nagadya scoring six minutes later.
The striker who got injured in the semi-final started on bench but came on and delivered the much needed moment.
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo indicated that it was important to have Women’s Football return and the Federation made efforts to have a successful tournament.
‘It was important to have the Women return to action after a year out. Despite the conditions in regard to covid-19, we made efforts, bringing the teams together and having the players back to action.’ noted FUFA President Eng. Magogo
‘As FUFA, we shall give the necessary support to our representatives in the CAF Champions League qualifiers with Air tickets to Nairobi on top of the Cash Prize of UGX 12 million.’ He confirmed.
Lady Doves who emerged Champions took home a trophy, medals and a cash prize of UGX 12M while the first runners up UCU Lady Cardinals earned UGX 7M.
Uganda Martyrs High School who defeated Kawempe Muslim got a cash prize of UGX 5M while the latter earned UGX 2M.
Ikwaput was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament and also bagged the top scorer’s golden boot with 8 goals.
Fazila Ikwaput displays her golden boot
Daisy Nakaziro who is the captain of Lady Doves emerged as the best goalkeeper while Isra Soccer Academy got the Fair Play Award.
Daisy Nakaziro was named best goalkeeper at the tournament.
Each of the individual winners bagged one million shillings each.
Awards
Winners – Lady Doves – UGX 12M
First Runners-Up – UCU Lady Cardinals –UGX 7M
Second Runners-Up – Uganda Martyrs High School WFC – UGX 5M
Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga secured the third spot at the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League after overcoming Kawempe Muslim Ladies on Wednesday.
Despite trailing at the break, Uganda Martyrs staged a comeback in the second stanza to win 2-1.
Kawempe Muslim took the lead through Allen Nassazi but two substitutes, Shamsa Najjuma and Spencer Nakacwa scored a goal apiece for the Lubaga based outfit.
Halima Kampi had the first attempt at goal for Kawempe Muslim but goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga was equal to the effort.
On the other hand, right back Rebecca Nandhego was denied by the woodwork with her cross beating goalkeeper Juliet Adeke.
It was Nasaazi who opened the scores in the 21st minute with her strike deflecting off Gloria Namugerwa before going into the back of the net.
This was Nasaazi’s fourth goal at the tournament, three behind leading top scorer Fazila Ikwaput of Lady Doves.
Uganda Martyrs returned recharged after recess and coach Rogers Nkugwa called for changes introducing Shamsa Najjuma and Spencer Nakacwa for Esther Naluyimba and Immaculate Nakanjako respectively.
Najjuma levelled matters a minute after the hour mark when Anita Namata’s pass found her inside the area.
Nakacwa who formerly featured for Kawempe Muslim, turned guns against her former team tucking home the winning goal in the 82nd minute.
This is the second time that Uganda Martyrs WFC is finishing third in the League. The first came in their debut season (2016/17) when they defeated Olila High School in the third place playoff at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The Head Coach of the Uganda National Beach Soccer Team-Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge has named a provisional squad of 16 players to start preparations on Friday 7th May ahead of the 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal.
The squad will camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The final squad will have 12 players who will fly out of the country with the rest of the contingent on 18th May 2021 to Senegal.
The tournament will to take place from 23 to 29 May 2021,in the city of Saly.
Sand Cranes players praying before the start of training at the FUFA Technical Centre.
The Squad summoned
Goalkeepers:
Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC)
Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC)
Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC)
Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC)
Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC)
Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC)
Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC)
Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC)
Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards:
Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC)
Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC)
Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC)
Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC)
Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
Sand Cranes head coach Salim Jamal Muwonge (R)
Officials:
Head coach – Salim Jamal Muwonge Assistant Coach- Bashir Mutyaba Team Doctor – Ivan Kulika Team Manager – Tonny Ssebagala Media Officer – Julius Bazzeketta
Uganda Sand Cranes goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige
About the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations:
The 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will be the fourth edition of the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations (BSAFCON), the premier beach soccer championship in Africa contested by men’s national teams who are members of the Confederation of African football (CAF). Originally organised by Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) under the title FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup CAF qualifier (informally known as CAF Beach Soccer Championship), in 2015, CAF became organisers and began using the BSAFCON title to which the competition was officially renamed the next year.
Overall, this will be the 10th edition of the event.
The tournament was due to take place in Uganda between 23 and 29 November 2020. However, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and rising water levels on the shores of Lake Victoria affecting the host beach, Uganda withdrew from hosting.Senegal were subsequently chosen as the new hosts,with the tournament rescheduled to take place from 23 to 29 May 2021,in the city of Saly.
The event also acts as the qualification route for African teams to the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia; the winners and runners-up qualify.
Stanbic Uganda Cup (2021) – Round of 16 – Return Legs:
URA 0-0 Express (*Express advance 2-1 on aggregate)
Tooro United 2-2 Wakiso Giants (*Wakiso Giants advance 7-3 on aggregate)
SC Villa 0-0 Onduparaka (SC Villa advance 1-0 on aggregate)
Express Football Club, Sports Club Villa and Wakiso Giants joined Vipers to the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final stage.
This followed the successful completion for their round of 16 return legs played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 at the respective venues.
Express held Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to a goal-less draw on a slippery surface of the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University.
The result meant that Express who are popularly known as “Mukwano Gw’abangi” advanced to the round of 8 teams with a 2-1 aggregate score from the first leg.
Tooro United bowed out after a 2-all draw with visiting Wakiso Giants at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
Godfrey Akol and lethal striker Marvin Oshaba scored for Tooro United, an entity coached by Edward Golola.
Midfielder Joshua “Tallest Muganda” Lubwama and left footed winger Viane Ssekajugo replied for Douglas Bamweyana and Alex Gitta’s led Wakiso Gants.
Wakiso Giants had comfortably won the first leg 5-1 at their Kabake Kyabaggu fortress and that implies that the Purple Sharks qualified 7-3 on aggregate.
Sports Club Villa played it safe with a non-scoring draw against Onduparaka at the Military Barracks stadium in Bombo.
The result guaranteed the Jogoos of a slot in the quarter finals with a 1-0 win over the two legs. SC Villa needed a late-late 1-0 victory at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua during the first leg on 1st May 2021.
The trio join Vipers who made easy work of UPDF 4-2 on aggregate at the quarter final stage.
Meanwhile, Police visits Kavumba Recreational stadium on Wednesday, 5th May 2021 with a 4-1 comprehensive lead over Soltilo Bright Stars.
KCCA is at home (MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo) against Maroons having won 2-0 in the first leg at the Prisons stadium in Luzira.
Proline, winners of the cup in 2019 are away against Mbale Heroes at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Noordin Bunjo and Savio Kabugo’s goals in the first leg give Proline the first leg slim win.
Rasta-man, Jamalldin Buchochera, who is also captain at Mbale Heroes scored a late consolation diving header that gives Mbale Heroes a beam of hope coming to the return leg.
In a related development, the first leg of the round of 16 contest between BUL and Kigezi Home Boyz will be played at the Kyabazinga stadium in Jinja city.
This will be Alex Isabirye’s first game as head coach of BUL upon his second return since taking over from the released Arthur Kyesimira.
To reach the round of 16, BUL eliminated Blacks Power 5-2 on aggregate whilst Kigezi Home Boyz qualified on the famous away goal’s rule after a 5-all draw over the two legs.
Kigezi Home Boyz won 4-2 away at Kavumba in the first leg before losing 3-1 at their Kabale Municipal Stadium fortress in the return leg.
The FUFA Executive Committee meeting of 30th April 2021 has already indicated that Kitara Region Football Association will host the final of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup at the refurbished Masindi Municipal Stadium on a date yet to be determined.
FUFA Competitions Department runs the Stanbic Uganda Cup that is proudly bankrolled by Stanbic Bank Uganda and paints specialists Kansai Plascon.
This historic tournament has been played since 1971.
MAIN PHOTO: Express FC’s players and officials celebrate their qualification to the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinals after eliminating URA at the Arena of Visions play ground, Ndejje University (Credit: Express FC Media Department)
Key decisions from the 24th FUFA Exco Meeting held on 30th April, 2021
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
On Friday 30th April 2021, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 24th FUFA Executive Meeting in the board room of the Executive House-FUFA Complex in Mengo and key decisions were taken; Here is summary account of what was discussed.
1-COMPETITIONS
FUFA Women Super League
The Champions of the 2021 FUFA Women Super League will represent Uganda in the inaugural CAF Women Club Champions League. The Zonal qualifiers will run from July 17th to 1st August hosted by Kenya to determine the CECAFA representative to the inaugural CAF Women Club League Finals due in November this year.
Promotion and relegation in the Women football Competitions
Promotion: Two teams will be promoted from the FUFA Women Elite League 2020/21 season to the FUFA Women Super League.
Relegation: The bottom team in each group of the FUFA Women Super League 2020/21 season will be relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League.
Stanbic Uganda Cup
The Executive Committee confirmed Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region as the venue for the Uganda Cup Finals 47th Edition of Stanbic Uganda cup Final of the 2020/21 season.
The FUFA Drum 3rd Edition
The FUFA Drum 3rd edition (2021) shall be played at the FUFA Technical Centre (FTC). Dates will be communicated.
2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship
FUFA confirmed that it will host the CECAFA U-20 Women Championship that will be hosted at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The tentative date for kick off is 22nd August 2021.
The Executive also appointed FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee 2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship.
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
The FUFA Executive approved Uganda will take part in the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. This year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup will be for players falling in the U-23 Category. Uganda will field predominantly the U-20 team that reached the Final of the Total Africa Cup U-20 Tournament in Mauritania. The decision to have the U-23 players for this tournament was reached on during the CECAFA Exco meeting held on 11th March 2021 at Sofitel Hotel, Morocco.
3rd Division (Regional) Leagues
FUFA Executive approved that the 3rd Division Leagues to be played across all the 8 FUFA Regions (West Nile, Northern, North East, Eastern, Buganda, Western, Kitara and Kampala). The Competitions Department has been tasked to come up with the appropriate format of play.
The 2020/21 Women regional League season has been nullified.
District Leagues
The 4th and 5th Division Leagues will not be organised this season.
FUFA Juniors League
The FUFA U-17 Juniors League 2020/21 season has been nullified.
The ODILO 3rd Edition
The ODILO (FUFA Primary Schools Football Competition) 3rd edition (2021) is annulled.
2nd Division League (FUFA Big League) 2020/2021
The group leaders in each of the groups and the best team after play offs involving the Runners up and 1st Runners up in each group, be promoted to the 1st Division League 2021/2022 season.
The last 2 clubs in each group shall be relegated to the third division while the winners of the 3rd division play offs shall be promoted from the 3rd Division.
Play off pairings:
Kampala/Buganda
Western/Kitara
Northern/West Nile
Eastern/North East
2-NATIONAL TEAMS’ TECHNICAL SET UP
National A Men’s Team (Uganda Cranes)
The Executive will continue to review the process and criteria for selecting the technical set up of the National Senior team -Uganda Cranes before any decision is made.
Uganda U-23 (Kobs)
Morley Byekwaso will be the Head coach of the Uganda U-23 team during the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. Simeon Masaba (Assistant Coach), Stephen Kigundu (Goalkeepers’ Coach) and Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist) are also part of the technical team.
3 AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2021
The FUFA Exco approved the Airtel FUFA Awards to be organised in December this year since there have been a good number of competitions played in the season.
4-PRIZE MONEY
FUFA Executive approved to extend prize monies to Futsal Super League starting with the FUFA Financial Year 2022.
5- GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2021
FUFA Executive approved the Eastern Region Football Association to host the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on 21st August 2021 in Mbale City. The same Assembly will elect the new FUFA President and Executive into office for a four year term.
6-REGULATIONS
Club Licensing
The FUFA Executive approved a handbook of sanctions that will be reference for disciplinary measures for clubs that breach the Club Licensing regulations when the season is in-progress. The handbook also incorporates the CAF Requirements for the representative teams in CAF Competitions. The handbook will be released by the FUFA Competitions Department through Club Licensing Office.
Capacity Building
The FUFA Executive approved a new set of regulations to be followed by various stakeholders who are planning to organise capacity building courses during the ‘New Normal’ era of the Covid-19. Regulations will be released by the FUFA Football Development Department through Human Resource-Capacity Building office.
7-CHANGE OF CLUB NAMES
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were approved:
Busitema University FC to Ateker FC (Soroti, North East Region)
Bumadu United FC to Bundibugyo United FC (Bundibugyo, Kitara Region)
Volcop Lion’s FC to Fort City FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
Kiryandongo TC FC to Kiryandongo United FC (Kiryandongo, Kitara Region)
Pepsi FC to Uganda Pentecostal University FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were rejected:
Asingya FC to Rufura Proline Bwara FC (Kasese, Kitara Region)
Lugazi Municipal FC to Lugazi Sports Club (Buikwe, Buganda Region)
Kampala University FC to Lugazi FC (Buikwe, Buganda)
8- NATIONAL TEAMS’ REGIONAL TOURS 2021
The National Teams Regional Tours 2021 shall involve the U20 Boys and U20 Girls National Teams.
Vipers Sports Club is through to the quarter finals of Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament for the 47th edition.
To achieve this feat, the 2016 Stanbic Uganda Cup ejected UPDF 4-2 on aggregate after two legs at the round of 16.
Vipers were held to a 1-all in the return leg at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende but had already made easy work during the first leg when they rallied from a goal down to win emphatically 3-1.
During the return leg, UPDF took the lead through defender Joseph Bright Vuni who connected home off Isa Mubiru’s curling corner kick in the 9th minute.
Vipers equalized in the 22nd minute when Bobosi Byaruhanga’s direct corner kick swung into the roof of the net.
Vipers and Uganda Hippos midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga scored direct from a corner kick (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
With no further goals in the match, Vipers advanced 4-2 on aggregate and becomes the first club to reach the quarter finals.
Three more matches of the return legs at the round of 16 will be played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.
SC Villa hosts Onduparaka at the Army Military Stadium in Bombo during the live game on Television.
Tooro United will play Wakiso Giants at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal and URA takes on Express at the Arena of Vision.
Tuesday 4th May:
SC Villa Vs Onduparaka, Bombo Military stadium (TV)
Tooro United Vs Wakiso Giants, Buhinga stadium, Fort Portal
URA Vs Express, Arena of Vision
Wednesday 5th May
KCCA Vs Maroons, MTN Omondi stadium (TV)
Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Police, Kavumba Recreation Ground
Thursday 6th May: Mbale Heroes Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium
MAIN PHOTO: Vipers midfielder Jamil Kalisa in action during their 1-all draw with UPDF at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Monday, 3rd May 2021 (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
It is now confirmed that the 2020/21 FUFA Super League final will be between UCU Lady Cardinals and Lady Doves after the playoff matches on Monday.
UCU Cardinals confirmed their berth into the final in the last game on Monday after overcoming Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga.
Jauharah Nabaggala scored the lone goal of the game when she struck from the rebound after goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga had initially saved Sandra Kisakye’s attempt.
UCU Lady Cardinals celebrate their goal against Uganda Martyrs HS
Uganda Martyrs will have to rue the several chances missed on the day with Anita Namata, Spencer Nakacwa and Catherine Nagadya all coming close.
UCU Lady Cardinals had goalkeeper Ruth Aturo to thank when she denied Nagadya twice, including a one on one situation in the second half.
Despite immense pressure from Uganda Martyrs in a bid to find the equalizer, UCU Lady Cardinals did well to deny the former.
Sanra Kisakye evades a challenge from Patience Nabuloobi.
The final slated for Wednesday will be between UCU Lady Cardinals and Lady Doves who defeated Kawempe Muslim in the other game.
This will be a repeat of the 2018/19 final which UCU Lady Cardinals won.
