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  • Uganda Cubs squad take shape as training intensifies

    Uganda Cubs squad take shape as training intensifies

    Uganda National U-17 football team (The Cubs) squad has been narrowed to a maximum of 35 players as the team progresses with its preparations for the forthcoming AFCON CECAFA Zonal U17 Qualifiers in Rwanda.

    Under the stewardship of Head coach Hamza Lutalo, the players have now spent a week in residential training at both IUIU campus Kabojja, and FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The players through the paces at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The team will continue with camp at FUFA Technical Center for another fortnight before travelling to Rwanda where the Qualifiers tournament will be held from.

    The squad will be further reduced to 20 players before the final submission to CECAFA is made.

    ‘We took a decision to reduce the number this early because we are against time. Mostly we took preference for defensive and offensive. Those not selected will be followed at their respective clubs during the Juniors league. Now we need to focus on those staying in camp so that we work on our targets before the opening match.’ noted Cubs coach Hamza Lutalo.

    The goalkeeping coach Mubarak Kiberu (Holding the balls) with the players in training

    The players in camp are:

    Goal keepers

    1. Walter Chandia
    2. Mwebe Henry
    3. Oryoth
    4. Norman Rukari Humphrey
    5. Mukisa Daniel
    6. Magada Abdul

    Defenders

    1. Mulema Vincent
    2. Waswaga Shafic
    3. Juma Ibrahim
    4. Enock Luyima
    5. Gover Peter
    6. Madoi Ronald
    7. Ssebulime Pius
    8. Mukisa Simon

    Midfielders

    1. Irinimbabazi Ivan
    2. Mukiibi Yasin
    3. Bawunda David
    4. Opaala Edwin
    5. Mutyaba Travis
    6. Mudiba Samir
    7. Elvis Muwonge
    8. Kalisa
    9. Sekibengo Godfrey
    10. Bugembe Issa
    11. Kifumba Faizo
    12. Mawa Oscar
    13. Odongo Allan
    14. Kigundu Allan
    15. Kyeyune Abasi
    16. Basil Tenywa
    17. Magogo Shafik
    18. Christopher Nyongesa
    19. Opio Alex
    20. Mubiru Hassan
    21. Jumbe Fahad

    Players released

    1. Gubya Rickson
    2. Mugisha Tumusime
    3. Kato Derrick
    4. Kisakye Haruna
    5. Kaddu Carlos
    6. Katende Akram
    7. Isabirye William
    8. Sheikh Ibrahim
    9. Ogwang Joseph
    10. Jemba Abudshakar
    11. Muliika Patrick Ramsey
    12. Ouke Patrick
    13. Ssekinemye Shafik
    14. Nsereko Derrick
    15. Longono
    16. Busolo Paul
    17. Kamurungi Nuwagaba
    18. Nsumba Kirabo
  • Special Report: The meteoric rise of Karim Watambala

    Special Report: The meteoric rise of Karim Watambala

    TOTAL AFCON 2021 Qualifiers

    Match Day 3: Thursday 12th November 2020 – Uganda Vs South Sudan – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 pm)

    Match Day 4: Monday 16 November 2020 – South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi (4 pm)

    Seven home-based players made it to the list of twenty-seven as the Uganda Cranes team intensifies preparations  for the upcoming AFCON 2021 Qualifier double header against South Sudan.

    Inclusive is the budding talent Karim Watambala who caught many by surprise but the Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry is poised with the decision to retain him.

    The agile forward who is gifted with great energy and dribbling skills cut his teeth with St Mary’s SS Kitende from where he joined Vipers Sports Club the reigning StarTimes Uganda Premier League Champions.

    Karim Watambala dribbles the ball during a trial match against KCCA

    According to McKinstry, Watambala is one player who attracts any body’s eye because of his great intensity, real force and positivity he exhibits while playing.

    ‘Some of the reasons we were attracted to Karim is that he plays with great intensity, Karim attracts everyone’s eye because he does everything with force and positivity. He is really hungry to learn and improve. We have worked with him for the past six months and he gas made step by step progress’  disclosed McKinstry.

    Coach Johnathan McKinstry with players during training (Watambala is second from left)

    ‘He is still young who will make mistakes but in general he is moving in the right direction. There’s no doubt that he deserves to be in the squad and I also think he can learn so much because of the exposure with the experienced players like Khalid Aucho, Mike Azira, Emmanuel Okwi from whom he can learn so much from them and that can help him improve further’ added McKinstry.

    McKinstry added that they can not exert pressure on Watambala given his age but he believes there’s a lot they can do to help him reach the highest professional ranks.

    Karim Watambala in action for Vipers Sports Club
    Karim Watambala gets to the ball ahead of Ibrahim Orit

    ‘We can’t put much pressure on Karim (Watambala) because he is still young. I have worked with young players of Karim’s age and helped their transition to professional games.  We have to be patient, supportive and understand that he will make mistakes thus help and guide him through’ McKinstry adds.

    Karim started his football journey with Blessed Soccer Academy under Coach Isingoma and  Town view Primary School all in Mbale.

    He continued playing football at High School at St John’s SS Mukono and St Mary’s kitende was the turning point of his careers from where graduated to Vipers Sports Club.

    Karim Watambala was also part and parcel of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup Uganda Cranes winning team
    Karim Watambala (left) during the work-outs

    He featured for Vipers in the 2019/2020 season where he guided the team to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League championship.

    During the same year, he also won the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup with Uganda Cranes on home turf , the COPA Coca Cola schools championship and the East African Secondary Schools’ tournament.

    Abdul Karim Watambala spent his early life in Mbale where there were a few football figures thus he had no one to look up to.

    ‘I wasn’t much exposed and didn’t have any role model. I just loved football which I played for fun. It is that wanted to excel in life I always played with zeal to stand out from the rest’ noted Watambala.

    Watambala during the Uganda Cranes training session at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    The energetic forward dreams of playing in the top leagues and clubs in the world in a few years to come and also make history as one of the greatest footballers from the Pearl of Africa.

    Watambala applauds Coach McKinstry for the contribution to the development of his career because there’s a lot he has added to his game since they met.

    He calls upon young players to give in their best while playing and eagerness to learn everyday plus and consulting from successful and experienced people to add to what they have.

    Watambala breaks away during the trial match against KCCA at Lugogo
  • Ugandan players in the diaspora: Kizza shines on Montreal debut, Edrisa nets 14th league goal

    Ugandan players in the diaspora: Kizza shines on Montreal debut, Edrisa nets 14th league goal

    Another entertaining weekend it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora with some now on their way for national duty but do you know how they fared? Find out now.

    In the MLS, Left back Mustafa Kizza made his debut at his new side Montreal Impact as a 71st minute substitute for Sedjic and was involved in the vital goal that booked the Thierry Henry coached side a place in the MLS cup playoffs in the 88th minute scored by Romell Quioto as his beautiful pass down the left found Mason Toye whose well weighed in cross found Quito. Montreal won the tie 3-2.

    Montreal Impact players celebrating after the win against DC United

    In the Estonia Meistrilliga, Edrisa Lubega scored his 14th League goal as his Paide Linameskond beat Narva 4-2.

    In England, right back Elvis Bwomono played full time as his Southend United side bowed out of the FA cup against Boreham wood 4-3 in penalties following a 3 all draw in normal time.

    In Turkey, Farouk Miya featured for 90 minutes as his Konyaspor FC side beat Mbwana Samatta’s Fenerbahce 2-0 on the road.

    Miya Farouk (White) in action for Konyaspor

    In South Africa MTN 8 cup, Moses Waiswa played 55minutes before coming off as his Supersport United side lost 1-0 at Bloemfontein Celtic to bow out 2-1 on aggregate.

    Moses Waiswa playing for Supersport United

    In the Israel Ligat HA’al, Timothy Awany featured for 90 minutes while Fahad Bayo played 59 minutes as their Ashdod FC side lost 2-1 to Maccabi Haifa.

    Elsewhere, William Luwagga Kizito played full time as his Hapoel Kfar Saba drew goalless at Hapoel Beer Sheva.

    In Zambia, Mathias Kigonya featured for 90 minutes in goal as his Forest Rangers drew 1-1 with Lusaka Dynamos.

    Mathias Kigoonya in action

    Meanwhile, Paul Musamali was in as his Buildcon FC side beat Power Dynamos a 1-0 win over Power Dynamos

    In Swedish Allsvenskun, Ronald Mukiibi featured for 90 minutes as his Ostertunds lost 2-1 to BK Hackens.

    Ronald Mukiibi in action for Ostertunds

    In the Allsvenskan Women, Viola Nambi was introduced in the 86th minute as his Vaxjo DFF W claimed a 2-0 win over Eskilstuna United.

    Meanwhile, Mukisa Kenneth featured for 90 minutes as his TG FF side lost 4-2 to IK Freq.

    In the Elitettan, Ritah Kivumbi was an unused substitute as her Mallbackens W drew 1-1 with Alingsas W.

    In DRC Linafoot Ligue, Joseph Ochaya was introduced in the 86th minute as his TP Mazembe beat Don Bosco 2-1.

    In Vietnam, Baba Kizito didn’t feature for his Than Quang Ninh side as they lost 4-0 to Moses Oloya’s Hanoi T&T in the Vietnam V-league Championship round. Oloya featured for 90 minutes.

  • Uganda Cubs head coach Lutalo hopeful prior to CECAFA U-17 championship

    Uganda Cubs head coach Lutalo hopeful prior to CECAFA U-17 championship

    Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers CECAFA U17

    13th December – December 28th

    Host: Rwanda

    Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers CECAFA U17, the Uganda National team of U17 (Uganda Cubs) entered into the third day of residential training at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru in Buikwe.

    The young lads have shown good attitude and character towards training and head coach Hamza Lutalo thinks they will cope and finish the task ahead

    ‘I am optimistic the players will measure up to the challenge at hand.’ noted Lutalo, head coach U17 national football team.

    ‘Handling minors is totally different from senior players but we are trying our best to prepare them in the best way possible for the good results when the tournament resumes in December.’ Lutalo, who is assisted by Brian Ssenyondo stressed.

    Assistant coach Brian Ssenyondo talks to the players

    Meanwhile the boys will undergo mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan this coming week before coaches consider reducing the number from 52 that was summoned.

    Uganda is the reigning champions of AFCON Zonal Qualifiers CECAFA U17 and will look at replicating the same performance if they are to qualify for the CAF finals in Morocco next year.

  • Uganda U20 intensifies training in Njeru ahead of CECAFA tournament

    Uganda U20 intensifies training in Njeru ahead of CECAFA tournament

    Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers CECAFA U20

    22nd November to December 6th 2020

    Host: Tanzania

    Ahead of the 2020 AFCON Zonal CECAFA Qualifiers, training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru has been intensified as head coach Morley Byekwaso looks forward to narrowing the squad.

    Out of the 46 summoned players, coach Byekwaso will consider reducing the number to 30 by Monday evening.

     ‘Out of the 46 summoned players summoned, we are looking at reducing it to thirty whom we will maintain in camp to the final days of camp to trim it further to the final 20 the required number for the tournament.’ Coach Morley Byekwaso remarked.

    ‘We have been doing a lot of loading and intensity but now we shall lower a bit and reduce on the number training sessions as well.’ Morley speaks about his training tactics.

    The squad has 46 players with six shot stoppers, 13 defenders, 10 midfielders and 16 strikers as earlier announced.

    The Under 20 team started camp on Saturday, October 31, in Kabojja at IUIU campus till November 4, before transferring to FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Uganda will tussle it with South Sudan, Burundi, and Eritrea in group B of the U20 Zonal AFCON Qualifiers that commences on November 22 to December 6, 2020 in Tanzania.

  • Uganda Hippos, Cubs enter residential camp

    Uganda Hippos, Cubs enter residential camp

    The Uganda National Football Teams U17 (The Uganda Cubs) and U20
    (Uganda Hippos) on Saturday started residential training at the FUFA
    Technical Centre, Njeru.


    Both teams underwent the mandatory Covid 19 tests in Kabojja before entering into residential camp at FUFA Technical Centre where they will be housed until their respective departures to Tanzania and Rwanda comes.

    A prayer session opens up every training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
    Fitness coach Arthur Kyesmira takes the players through the paces


    According to the FUFA Youth Football Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba the preparations started in high gear the teams have been accorded a conducive environment.


    The Hippos are preparing for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations U20 Zonal Qualifiers that will be held in Tanzania from 22nd November to December 6th.

    On the other hand, the Uganda Cubs are in preparation for U17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers that will take place in Rwanda from December 13th to December 28, 2020.

    U-20 defender Musa Ramathan being interviewed after the training session at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
  • Pictorial: FUFA Team inspects St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende prior to Uganda Cranes – South Sudan AFCON contest

    Pictorial: FUFA Team inspects St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende prior to Uganda Cranes – South Sudan AFCON contest

    TOTAL AFCON 2021 Qualifiers (Group B):

    Match Day 3 (12th November 2020): Uganda Vs South Sudan – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 pm)

    Match Day 4 (16th November 2020): South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi (4 pm)

    As part of the tranquil organization procedure for the forthcoming TOTAL AFCON 2021 Cameroon group B qualification match when Uganda Cranes hosts South Sudan, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) remains focused.

    A series of planning meetings have been held since last week to-date.

    On Friday, 6th November 2020, a team of FUFA officials led by the FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson had the third guided tour around St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, the venue for the closed door match as a regulation from CAF in the brave fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The FUFA Security and Safety Committee headed by Hajji Abdul Lukooya also provided guidelines during the inspection.

    The Ministry of Health, Uganda Sports Press Association and FUFA Travel partners Satguru also attended.

    Here are some of the moments captured on the lens.

    L-R: Counsel Alex Luganda, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye
    The inspection team of FUFA, Health and Vipers Sports Club officials
    Inside dressing rooms
    USPA President Patrick Kanyomozi points to the designated area where journalists will work from during the game
    L-R: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) President Patrick Kanyomozi and Vipers SC media personnel Kenneth Muwanga
    The fumigation personnel on duty to ensure good hygiene
    The home team dug out at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira directs during the inspection at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    Sanitising at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    L-R: FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya, FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the inspection process at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    The officials on a guided tour around St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    The officials inspect the inner part of St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    The officials outside St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
    Dr James Ssekajugo was part of the inspection team
  • CAF releases security guidelines for Total AFCON Cameroon 2021 Qualifiers

    CAF releases security guidelines for Total AFCON Cameroon 2021 Qualifiers

    In preparation for the forthcoming Total AFCON Cameroon 2021 Qualifiers, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) convened on November 4, 2020 to highlight about the new safety and security protocols.

    The video conference meeting was graced by the national safety and security officers (NSSO) of the Member Associations.

    The main focus was to inform and train them on the new safety and security protocol imposed by the COVID19 pandemic and to supervise the resumption of qualifying matches for the Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021.

    In total, around sixty security officers comprising of National Safety and Security officers of Member Associations and appointed CAF safety and security officers attended the meeting, anxious to know how security protocol will be observed in the context of these international matches.

    The following points were presented by the Head of CAF Safety and

    Security Department:

    -The organization of matches behind closed doors and without spectators.

    – The new accreditation control mechanism and new accreditation zones.

    – The differences between upcoming matches and previous ones,

    – The need for each Member Association (MA) to have a good safety and security plan before the effective resumption of official matches.

    CAF redefined on this occasion the missions of the NSSOs by providing them with practical advice and guidelines on each of these points.

    ‘Our goal is to ensure that there is uniformity in safety and security operations across Africa with an emphasis on making sure that the matches are played under a safe and secured environment. We are mindful of the enormous task ahead, especially how to keep spectators and supporters away from the stadium. Hence, we felt the need to guide all National safety and security officers and appointed CAF safety and security officers on best practices under these conditions. The protection of the players and officials before, during, and after the match is of great importance in our operations. We need to ensure effective coordination between safety and security officers and all other health officers that will be involved in delivering each match ‘Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Head of the Safety and Security Department:

    The NSSOs will receive a detailed protocol, specific to each match, which will guide them through the various stages of the organization of the matches scheduled for November 9 to 17, 2020.

    Since the creation in February 2019 of the Safety and Security Department, CAF has worked closely with the security officers of the MAs through meetings, seminars, and training; capacity building sessions in accordance with the objectives of the organization to place safety and security operations during organized football matches as a top priority of its action.

  • TOTAL Afcon 2021 Qualifiers: FUFA urges fans to support the Uganda Cranes safely from home

    TOTAL Afcon 2021 Qualifiers: FUFA urges fans to support the Uganda Cranes safely from home

    TOTAL AFCON 2021 Qualifiers (Group B):

    Match Day 3 (12th November 2020): Uganda Vs South Sudan – St Mary’s Kitende (4 pm)

    Match Day 4 (16th November 2020): South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi (4 pm)

    In respect to the safety, security precautions and guidelines from the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) as a mitigation to the current health pandemic conditions as presented by COVID-19, FUFA will adhere to the closed door match arrangement in the Uganda Cranes home match against South Sudan on 12th November 2020.

    This match at St Mary’s Stadium will be played without spectators to reduce the inherent danger that this may pose to the general public this is in line with the CAF recommendation for the development of football activity recovery plan.

    ‘We miss the fans inside the stadium because we have to follow the set guidelines. Please support us from home safely. COVID-19 is real.’ Ahmed Hussein, the FUFA Communications Director disclosed.

    The principles of Safety, Security and Health will all be adopted in the different operations and more attention should be concentrated on ensuring that the safety of all persons that shall be allowed into the stadium for the purpose of a match is guaranteed and protected through enforcement of the right health protocols.

    Uganda Cranes fans have been politely asked to follow the match from home and rally behind the team with 100 percent support

    CAF Safety and Security Department released key pillars on ensuring safe environs for the matches.

    Upon fulfilment of the conditions, a Safety certificate is issued.

    Others are under the Transport Protocol for Teams and Officials, Hotel Safety and Security Protocol, Training Site / Official Training Safety and Security protocol, Stadium Safety and Security Protocol, New Stadium Accreditation Zones, Command and Control protocol, Considerations for Personnel Deployment on the match day, end of match protocol, medal Presentation safety and security protocol, match risk assessment and emergency evacuation considerations.

    The fans’ ambiance in the terraces on match day will be missed
  • The Renaissance of Sports Club Villa

    The Renaissance of Sports Club Villa


    Even the most Gigantic started as a few people’s idea. This is the same case for Sports Club Villa; Uganda’s most successful football club.

    Transforming from a village evening gathering of boys in the areas of Nakivubo to African Continental Club Championship Finalists and Uganda’s 16-time record league champions to the whims of extinction has been the story of Villa in its 45 years of existence.

    Some of the past SC Villa administration (Photo by The Observer Ug)

    Villa’s ardent fans have decided to rebuild the club to surpass its previous glory

    What went wrong?
    SC Villa became the first Uganda Club to play back-to-back continental club football before its 18th birthday and also lift the 16th record league title before its 30th birthday.

    SC Villa got absorbed into the unmatched sporting success and slept on job for important matters of Ownership, Governance and Business. Even after being the first Ugandan Club to sell player (Magid Musisi RIP) direct to Europe in 1992 and obtain funds that were used to construct residential houses in the suburbs of Kampala, this was not enough to awaken the business potential that SC Villa had become.

    SC Villa founding Chairman, Patrick Kawooya (RIP)

    The lack of ownership led to lack of proper governance systems that could create and supervise proper management. This gradually affected the sporting results and of course revenues became meagre too. The mighty SC Villa has since not won any league championship in the last 16 years and has romanced with relegation at some point.

    Ownership Challenge Solved
    In order to address the ownership challenge, the founders of SC Villa (then known as Nakivubo Boys then Nakivubo Villa and later as Sports Club Villa) have transferred the ownership of the club to the VILLA MEMBERS TRUST.

    The VILLA MEMBERS TRUST is a body corporate, incorporated under the Trustee Incorporation Act (CAP 165). It is composed of Sports Club Villa fans (known as Members) who shall have paid annual membership subscription fees of 50,000 UGX.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo registering as SC Villa fan.


    The Members of the Villa Members Trust shall be entitled to;
    1) 1 Vote for the Sports Club Villa President once every 4 (four) years
    2) 1 individual Season Ticket per season of full subscription
    3) Eligible to be part of the Sports Club Villa Congress and Executive
    4) Eligible to be elected as Sports Club Villa President

    The VILLA MEMBERS TRUST is the entity that owns Sports Club Villa and all its assets


    Governance Challenge
    There shall be Sports Club Villa Statutes that shall stipulate the governance bodies of the Club including;


    1) Club Secretariat headed by the Club CEO undertaking the daily business
    functions.
    2) Club Congress as the legislative body.
    3) Club Executive as the executive body.
    4) Club President as the Political Head of Sports Club.


    The Business Challenge
    With reorganization of the ownership and governance structure, there will be an empowered and supervised management that will create commercial products to be bought by the multitude of fans. These will include;


    1) Commercial and Media Rights (Not centrally sold by the FA/The League)
    2) Merchandising
    3) Loyalties and Licensing
    4) Player Sales
    5) Membership
    6) Season & Match Day Tickets


    With proper marketing and communications strategies, SC Villa will become the richest Ugandan Club again signing the best professionals and talents as Managers, Coaches and Players in Uganda and region around.

    SC Villa fans cheer on their team during a league game.

    The Sporting Challenge

    Combining the best football academy and acquiring the best players and motivating the best players in the Senior Team will create a formidable continental side that will honours again.


    What is the way forward?
    Along its colourful sporting journey of, SC Villa acquired it biggest competitive advantages over other clubs in Uganda and it is because of these extraordinary acquisitions that SC Villa is still a going-concern.

    SC Villa’s competitive advantage are;

    1. A great football history
    2. Multitude of loyal fans yearning to buy the club commercial products

    Populating the VILLA MEMBERS TRUST is the immediate action to be undertaken to revive the club. The VILLA MEMBERS TRUST will give birth to the Club Congress then the Club Executive and the Club President. This will eventually create a robust management.

    It is therefore paramount that every SC Villa fan registers to become a member of the VILLA MEMBERS TRUST. Please tell a friend.

    Registration of Members
    This is an on-going exercise and the following means are available
    1) Walk into SC Villa Offices (Already open)
    2) Mobile Kiosks that will staged at various strategic locations (Soon to be started)
    3) Mobile Money-Online Self-registration at www.scvilla.co.ug/membership (Already
    Open)
    4) Credit Card-Online Self-registration at www.scvilla.co.ug/membership (Soon to be open).

    The Author is FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, an ardent SC Villa fan.

  • Infrastructure: Submission of Quotations to Renovate FUFA House

    Infrastructure: Submission of Quotations to Renovate FUFA House

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is calling for submission of Quotations from Contractors to renovate FUFA House in Mengo.

    The details are; Click here

  • Uganda U-17 Squad for AFCON CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers named

    Uganda U-17 Squad for AFCON CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers named

    The Head coach of the Uganda U-17 National football team Hamuza Lutalo has named a squad of 52 youngsters to start preparations for the forthcoming AFCON Zonal Qualifiers-CECAFA U-17 Challenge cup to be hosted by Rwanda from 13th-28th December 2020. The CECAFA (Central East Zone Qualifiers) will determine the two teams that make it to the AFCON U17 Finals in Morocco.

    The players will be in camp from 4th November to 9th December (36 days) at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The entire contingent of players and officials will undergo the mandatory Covid-19 tests.

    The U-17 ( Cubs) technical team

    1. Lutalo Hamuza– Head Coach
    2. Ssenyondo Brian- Assistant Coach
    3. Kyesimira Arthur- Fitness Coach
    4. Kiberu Mubarak- Goalkeeping Coach
    5. Kabatalindwa Mable- Team Physician
    6. Coordinator- Bashir Mutyaba
    7. Media Officer-Joseph Mutaka
    Except for shirt 14 Ogwal Davis, the rest of this line up that won the U-15 CECAFA Title in Eritrea has been named in the U-17 Squad.

    The Squad of 52 U17 players summoned

    Goalkeepers:

    1-Mukisa Daniel- URA FC JT

    2-Gubya Rickson Juventus FC Namasuba

    3 Chandia Walter Maroons FC JT

    4 Mwebe Henry Express FC JT

    5 Magada Abdu Busoga United FC JT

    6 Rukari Norman SC Vipers JT

    7 Oyirwoth Humphrey Express FC JT

    8 Mugisha Tumusime Paidha Black Angels FC JT

    Defenders

    9 Waswanga Shafiki URA FC JT

    10 Mulema Vincent Kyetume FC JT

    11 Kato Derrick Vipers SC JT

    12 Ibrahim Juma KCCA FC SA

    13 Kisakye Haruna Vipers SC JT

    14 Kaddu Caros Vipers SC JT

    15 Luyima Enock Volf SA

    16 Katende Akram Big Talent Soccer Academy

    17 Mukisa Simon KCCA FC SA

    18 Isabirye William BUL FC JT

    19 Gava Peter Express FC JT

    20 Sheik Ibrahim Tooro United FC JT

    21 Madoi Ronald Wakiso Giants FC JT

    22 Ogwang Joseph KCCA FC SA

    Midfielders

    23 Kaliisa Shugai Express FC JT

    24 Ssebulime Pius KCCA FC SA

    25 Irinimbabazi Ivan Bright Stars FC JT

    26 Bawunda David SC Villa JT

    27 Mukiibi Yasin Kataka FC

    28 Jemba Abudshakur Ramsey Isra SA

    29 Mutyaba Travis Vipers SC JT

    30 Muliika Patrick Alpha Soccer Academy

    31 Ouke Patrick Proline FC SA

    32 Ssekibengo Godfrey St Henry’s College Kitovu

    33 Opio Alex Otti Vipers SC JT

    34 Mwanje Elvis Eddy KCCA FC SA

    35 Opaala Edrine Mukisa Busoga United FC JT

    36 Mudiba Samir Express FC JT

    37 Kamurungi Nuwagaba  St Adrea Kaahwa’s College-Hoima

    • Mutyaba Travis (10) is in the U-17 Squad. He was part of the CECAFA U-15 Winning squad in Eritrea in 2019

    Forwards

    38 Kyeyune Abbasi Kampala Junior Team

    39 Magogo Shafiq KCCA FC SA

    40 Mubiru Hassan Express FC JT

    41 Mawa Oscar KCCA FC SA

    42 Kifumba Faisal Kyetume FC JT

    43 Kiggundu Allan BUL FC JT

    44 Bugembe Issa Bright Stars FC JT

    45 Busolo Paul SC Villa Jogoo JT

    46 Logono Moses Busoga United FC JT

    47 Jumbe Fahad Vipers SC JT

    48 Odong Allan Volf SA

    49 Nsereko Denis Black Stars FC

    50 Nyongesa Christopher Rock High School-Tororo

    51 Nsambu Kirabo Lloyd Metz FC U17, France

    52 Basil Tenywa Tuma Eton College, United Kingdom

  • Pictorial-Day 1: Uganda Cranes training at Lugogo in preparation for AFCON Qualifier against South Sudan

    Pictorial-Day 1: Uganda Cranes training at Lugogo in preparation for AFCON Qualifier against South Sudan

    In preparation for the AFCON 2021 group B double headers against South Sudan on the 12th and 16th November 2020, Uganda Cranes kick-started the training regime on Monday afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    Monday, 2nd November 2020, marked day one of the sessions at Lugogo that will run until the 8th November 2020 for the local based players.

    www.fufa.co.ug captured some of the moments at Lugogo in photos.

    The players in stretching exercises at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
    The players happily go through the paces in a limbering session
    Fitness coach Alexander McCarthy keenly follows the drills
    L-R: 2nd Assistant coach Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, defender Murushid Jjuuko of Express FC and Midfielder Tonny Mawejje of Police FC during the work outs at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
    Experienced midfielder Tonny Mawejje of Police FC leads by example
    Midfielder Milton Kalisa of Vioers sC during the stretching exercises
    The players warm up in a group session
    Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry and and his 1st Assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru during the session
    McKinstry talks to the players

  • AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Uganda vs South Sudan; Cranes commence training, experienced Mawejje elated upon return

    AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Uganda vs South Sudan; Cranes commence training, experienced Mawejje elated upon return

    AFCON 2021 Qualifiers (Group B):

    Thursday 12th November 2020:

    Match Day 3: Uganda Vs South Sudan- St Mary’s Stadium Kitende (4 pm)

    Tuesday, 17th November 2020:

    Match Day 4: South Sudan Vs Uganda- Nairobi  (4 pm)

    The Uganda Cranes team composed of twenty two local players started preparations ahead of the AFCON 2021 Qualifiers double encounter against South Sudan.

     The team conducted a single session on Monday evening at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

    Head coach Johnathan McKinstry, his assistants Abdallah Mubiru, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi and physical fitness trainer Alex McCarthy all attended the lively session.

    Vastly experienced midfielder Tonny Mawejje

    Amongst those who trained is experienced midfield gem Tony Mawejje. 

    It is nearly three years since Tony Mawejje last donned the Uganda Cranes Jersey.

     The midfield dynamo could hardly conceal his elation after receiving the news of his summon for the national team to prepare for the AFCON 2021 Qualifiers double header against South Sudan.

     In an interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Mawejje said that it’s always a matter of time when one is prepared. 

    ‘I am glad that I have returned to the National team setup. It seems a surprise to many but I expected it. I am in the best shape to deliver like before. My role is to train,  follow instructions and the technical team does the selection. My vast experience with the national team has to create an impact‘ Mawejje disclosed.

    L-R: Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Murushid Jjuuko and Tonny Mawejje during the work outs at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Mawejje made his Cranes debut in 2008 in a 3-1 defeat to Mauritius away from home and last featured for the Uganda cranes on 25th January 2017 against Mali in AFCON.  

    Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes resume training on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 between 4 PM – 5 PM.

    Players in camp:

    Goalkeepers: Alionzi Nafian (URA FC), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC)

    Defenders: Ndahiro Derrick (SC Villa), Galiwango Disan (Vipers SC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Mandela Ashraf (URA), Iguma Denis (KCCA FC), Kato Samuel ( (KCCA FC), Juuko Murushid (Express FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa  Patrick ( URA FC)

    Midfielders: Mawejje Tony (Police FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Watambala Karim (Vipers SC), Owori David ( Sc Villa), Anukani Bright (KCCA FC)

    Forwards: Oriti Ibrahim (Vipers Sc), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mukwala Stephen (URA FC), Ahebwa Brian (KCCA FC)

  • Tooro Queens sportingly qualify to the FUFA Women Super League

    Tooro Queens sportingly qualify to the FUFA Women Super League

    FUFA Women Elite Play-offs:

    Match No.15: Asubo Gafford Ladies 0 (2) – 0 (4) Tooro Queens

    Fort Portal based Tooro Queens Women Football Club has sportingly qualified for the FUFA Women Super League.

    This followed a 4-2 dramatic shoot out over Asubo Gafford Ladies following a goal-less stalemate in normal time playing under very hot conditions at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Monday.

    Full time of an end to end game witnessed the two clubs play to a non-scoring draw.

    Tooro Queens Ruth Nyakato and Janat Apolot vie for the ball

    Asubo Gafford Ladies got close to scoring as early as the 5th minute but Nulu Nanyanzi had a free-kick hit the cross-bar from 25 yards.

    This free-kick had been given after goalkeeper Cecilla Kamuli had handled the ball outside the goal area, and was consequently booked by FIFA referee Ronald Madanda.

    Tooro Queens’ moment to separate the game arrived three minutes to end the match.

    Nulu Nakyanzi controls the ball under pressure from Joanita Awembabazi
    Nakyanzi vies for possession with Tooro Queens’ Jamillah Nabulime

    Resty Kobusobozi flipped the ball over the Asubo Gafford Ladies goalkeeper Zulaika Ngamita but the touch was too heavy as the ball flew over inside the goal area.

    During tense shoot out, Sumaya Komuntale, Violet Kyererezi , captain Jolly Kobusinge and Joanita Awembabazi scored for Tooro Queens.

    Cecilla Kamuli dives to save Nulu Nankyanzi’s kick

    Rachael Tukamuhebwa and Diana Nantongo scored for Asubo Gafford Ladies. Sheeba Zalwango shot wide and Nulu Nankyanzi was saved by goalkeeper Cecilla Kamuli.

    Tooro Queens join Isra Academy and Makerere University Ladies who had earlier qualified.

    Asubo Gafford Ladies Vs Tooro Queens

    Team Line Ups:

    Asubo Gafford Ladies XI: Zulaika Ngamita (G.K – 1), Mariana Nakato (13), Patricia Namuli (4), Miriam Nakayiwa (3), Rachael Tukamuhebwa (20), Diana Nantongo (12), Joan Jovan Nagayi (14), Shakira Mutibwa (10), Sheeba Zalwango (8), Nulu Nakyanzi (16), Janet Apolot (7)

    Subs: Else Najjemba (18), Divine Mirembe (6)

    Officials: Steffan Kisakye Wabwire (Head coach), Samuel Lubega (Assistant coach), Noeline Nakabuye (Team doctor), Henry Barungi (Fitness coach)

    Tooro Queens XI vs Asubo Gafford Ladies

    FC Tooro Queens XI: Cecillia Kamuli (30), Violet Kyererezi (6), Jolly Kobusinge (3), Ciccy Kabarwani (15), Jamillah Nabulime (17), Winnie Babirye (10), Joanita Awembabazi (18), Sumaya Komuntale (14),Resty Kobusobozi (9), Ruth Nyakato (7), Maggie Kayima (19)

    Subs: Dianah Kirungi (1), Stellah Basemera (16), Jenniffer Katusabe (13), Jeninga Awadifo (21), Mary Kabaculezi (12), Slyvia Kempango (20)

    Officials: Rogers Ayesiga (Head coach), Solomon Nyakairu (Coach), Douglas Kahuma (Manager).

    L-R: Jane Mutonyi, Shakira Mutibwa, Mashood Ssali, Ronald Madanda, Jolly Kobusinge and Lydia Nantabo Wanyama

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referees Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa

    FIFA Referee Ronald Madanda on duty during the FUFA Women Elite League Play-offs
  • Ugandan players Abroad: Bwomono marks 100th appearance at Southend, Onen, Mpande score again as Waiswa provides assist

    Ugandan players Abroad: Bwomono marks 100th appearance at Southend, Onen, Mpande score again as Waiswa provides assist

     
    It was yet again another exciting weekend full of action for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora as some didn’t only find the back on the net but also managed to keep clean sheets as well as providing assists.

    “Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.”- 
    Roared creative midfielder Moses Waiswa after providing an assist as his Supersport United side drew 1-1 against Bloemfontein Celtic in the MTN 8 cup semi final first leg. He came on in the 46th minute.

    In the English League two, right back Elvis Bwomono marked his 100th appearance for Southend United as they lost 2-0 against Port Vale. He featured for 90 minutes.

    In the English Premier League 2, Jayden Roy Onen was once again on the mark as his Reading U23 side beat Newcastle United U23 side 3-2.

    In Vietnam, inform forward Joseph Mpande once again struck as his Haiphong FC side lost 4-2 against QNK Quang Nam.

    In Estonia Meistrilliga, Edrisa Lubega was also on the mark as his Paide Linameskond beat Kuressare 6-2. He featured for 73 minutes before coming off.

    In Israel Ligat Ha’al, defender Timothy Awany featured for 90 minutes while Fahad Bayo featured for 59 minutes as their Ashdod FC lost 1-0 to Bnei Yehuda.

    Meanwhile William Luwagga Kizito featured for 81 minutes as his Hapoel Kfar Saba side lost 3-0 against Netanya.

    In Sweden, Isak Ssewankambo and Ronald Mukiibi featured for 90 minutes as their Ostertunds FK side lost 3-0 to Mjallby in Allsvenskun.

    Elsewhere, Kenneth Mukisa featured for 90 minutes as his Team TG FF lost 4-0 to Karlstad in the  Swedish Norra league.

    In the Swedish Allsvenskun Women, Viola Nambi was introduced in the 59th minute as her Vaxjo DFF W lost 3-0 to Goteborg.

    In the Swedish Elitettan, Ritah Kivumbi came on in the second half as her Mallbackens IF Women beat Krarnsvendens IK 2-1. 

    In Turkey, Miya Farouk featured for 90 minutes as his Konyaspor FC side lost 2-1 to Basaksehir.

    In English Championship, forward Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru replaced Akinfenwa in the 72nd minute as his Wycombe wanderers side picked up their first season victory with a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

    In Zambia, custodian Mathias Kigonya kept a clean sheet as his Forest Rangers FC side beat defending Champions Nkana FC. On the other hand defender Shafiq Bakaki didn’t feature for Nkana.

    In the MLS, Micheal Azira was an unused substitute as his Chicago Fire side drew 1-1 with Nashville SC.

    In Egypt, Derrick Nsibambi was an unused substitute as his Smouha SC beat Masr 2-0.

    Allan Kyambadde wasn’t in the match day squad as his El Gouna FC side lost 2-1 against Haras El Hodood.

    Elsewhere in the Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League, Nicholas Wadada played full time as his Azam FC side drew 1-1 against JKT Tanzania.

    Midfielder Boban Zirintusa wasn’t in the match day squad as his Mtibwa Sugar FC side lost 2-1 against Kagera Sugars.

    In the Burundi Primus League , midfielder Brian Allan Kizza and defender Steven Mugisha featured as their Lemessager Ngozi drew 1-1 with Kayanza.

    In the Danish Premier League, Moses Opondo wasn’t in the match day squad as his Odense FC side beat Horsens 1-0.

    Midfielder Robert Kakeeto didn’t feature as his Aalborg FC side beat  Brondby 2-1 in the Danish Premier League.

    In the Scottish Premier League, lanky defender Bevis Mugabi missed out due to shoulder injury as his Motherwell FC beat Livingstone FC 2-0.

    Compiled by Ronald Lusulire. Lusulire presents “Tugukyangira Bunayira” every Tuesday on 102.1 FUFA fm from 10pm-12MidNight alongside Senior Journalist Abu Zikusooka and Sinan Rajub Ssenoga.
  • Match Start list for Asubo Gafford Ladies Vs FC Tooro Queens

    Match Start list for Asubo Gafford Ladies Vs FC Tooro Queens

    FUFA Women Elite League Play-offs:

    Match No.15: Asubo Gafford Ladies FC Vs FC Tooro Queens

    Monday, 2nd November 2020

    *At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12:00 PM)

    Follow Live stream on official FUFA Facebook page (Video) & 102.1 FUFA fm commentary (Audio)

    The official match day start list for the Asubo Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens has been released.

    Ronald Madanda will handle the contest as the centre referee. Lydia Wanyama Nantabo and Jane Mutonyi are the first and second assistant referees respectively.

    Mashood Ssali is the fourth official whilst Owek. Amin Bbosa Nkono is the referee assessor.

    Asubo Gafford Ladies during the last training session at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday evening

    Team Line Ups:

    Asubo Gafford Ladies XI: Zualika Ngamita (G.K – 1), Mariana Nakato (13), Patricia Namuli (4), Miriam Nakayiwa (3), Rachael Tukamuhebwa (20), Diana Nantongo (12), Joan Jovan Nagayi (14), Shakira Mutibwa (10), Sheeba Zalwango (8), Nulu Nakyanzi (16), Janet Apolot (7)

    Subs: Else Najjemba (18), Divine Mirembe (6)

    Officials: Steffan Kisakye Wabwire (Head coach), Samuel Lubega (Assistant coach), Noeline Nakabuye (Team doctor), Henry Barungi (Fitness coach)

    Tooro Queens players go through the paces during the last training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday evening

    FC Tooro Queens XI: Cecillia Kamuli (30), Violet Kyererezi (6), Jolly Kobusinge (3), Ciccy Kabarwani (15), Jamillah Nabulime (17), Winnie Babirye (10), Joanita Awembabazi (18), Sumaya Komuntale (14),Resty Kobusobozi (9), Ruth Nyakato (7), Maggie Kayima (19)

    Subs: Dianah Kirungi (1), Stellah Basemera (16), Jenniffer Katusabe (13), Jeninga Awadifo (21), Mary Kabaculezi (12), Slyvia Kempango (20)

    Officials: Rogers Ayesiga (Head coach), Solomon Nyakairu (Coach), Douglas Kahuma (Manager)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referees Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa

    Match Day Programme:

    Pre-match meeting:

    Date: 1st November 2020 (7:00 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Match Day Programme:

    Monday, 2nd November 2020:

    7:00 HRS: Security checks completed

    8:00 HRS: Start Lists to be picked up from the teams by the fourth official

    10:30 HRS: Latest arrival of teams and referees

    10:40 HRS: Colours, Equipment, Jewelry, Names, Accreditations and Numbers to be checked by the fourth official, according to the instructions

    11:00 HRS: Start warm ups

    11:10 HRS: Warming up depending on the field condition

    11:40 HRS: End warm up

    11:42 HRS: 3 Minute warming for players

    11:48 HRS: Substitutes and team officials leave the dressing rooms

    11:49 HRS: Players leave the dressing rooms

    11:50 HRS: Teams arrive at the final regrouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the fourth official

    11:51 HRS: Check on players equipment (In Tunnel)

    11:55 HRS: Team photos, moment of silence, coin toss

    12:00 PM: KICK OFF

  • Asubo Gafford Ladies vs. FC Tooro Queens: Match Day programme, officials released

    Asubo Gafford Ladies vs. FC Tooro Queens: Match Day programme, officials released

    FUFA Women Elite League Play-offs:

    Match No.15: Asubo Gafford Ladies FC Vs FC Tooro Queens

    Monday, 2nd November 2020

    At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12:00 PM)

    *Follow Live broadcast on FUFA Official Facebook page, audio commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m with timely updates on FUFA social media plat forms

    The match day programme for the long awaited play-off between Asubo Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens has been released.

    The official pre-match meeting on Sunday evening at 7 pm (FUFA Technical Center, Njeru).

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referees Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa

    Pre-match meeting:

    Date: 1st November 2020 (7:00 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Match Day Programme:

    Monday, 2nd November 2020:

    7:00 HRS: Security checks completed

    8:00 HRS: Start Lists to be picked up from the teams by the fourth official

    10:30 HRS: Latest arrival of teams and referees

    10:40 HRS: Colours, Equipment, Jewelry, Names, Accreditations and Numbers to be checked by the fourth official, according to the instructions

    11:00 HRS: Start warm ups

    11:10 HRS: Warming up depending on the field condition

    11:40 HRS: End warm up

    11:42 HRS: 3 Minute warming for players

    11:48 HRS: Substitutes and team officials leave the dressing rooms

    11:49 HRS: Players leave the dressing rooms

    11:50 HRS: Teams arrive at the final regrouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the fourth official

    11:51 HRS: Check on players equipment (In Tunnel)

    11:55 HRS: Team photos, moment of silence, coin toss

    12:00 PM: KICK OFF

    MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Assistant Referees Lydia Wanyama Nantabo and Jane Mutonyi will be part of the officiating team for the Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens match at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Monday, 2nd November 2020.