The sports fraternity returned to life with the return of active football (although without fans) as the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) organized the league play-offs at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Buikwe district.
These play-offs entailed the FUFA Big League clubs (four), 16 regional and two in the women category.
Since 19th October 2020, the FUFA Technical Centre has been like a bee-hive environment with mouth-watering action to determine the promoted club to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, StarTimes FUFA Big League and the FUFA Women Super League.
A couple of departments; ranging from the FUFA Competitions department, welfare, technical, match-day organization, refereeing, health& safety, security, media and communications all joined hands to ensure that a successful championship is held.
www.fufa.co.ug highlights the moments at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in pictures.
L-R: Jackson Nyiima, Mark Ssonko, Ronald Katenya and Alex Muhabi inspecting the goal posts at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruMedics Mable Kabatalindwa and Ivan Kulika run to an emergency case.FUFA Competitions officers Phoebe Kutamba (left) and Sarah Birungi
FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza Hantali has been a busy party throughout the play-offs
All players and officials have been subject to regular temperature testingSansiro players and officials enjoying a meal
The catering department
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga in a security meetingHalf time and full time analysis of games
102.1 FUFA fm crew Reagan Murekeezi (left) and Shafik Mutebi relayed live all the matches on the Football Radio
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga with Jackson NyiimaFUFA Competitions officers Pheobe Kutamba and Sarah Birungi cross check the team list for Terrazo and TilesJackson Nyiima and Emmy Brian Nsubuga brief the players about the in-house rules and regulationsMale FIFA Referees morale boost on the day of the physical fitness testsHakim Matovu on the Goal Angle Camera 2. All the FUFA League play-offs have been broadcast live on FUFA TV with a feed on the official FUFA Facebook pageFUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya shares an idea with the FUFA President Eng. Moses MagogoA pre-match meeting on the match eveFUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa (Left) with FIFA Referee Ali Sabila ChelengatMoment of silence before every match was observed in honour of COVID-19 victimsThe main camera above camera 4 to ensure good coverage of the gamesMansoor Kimumwe, in charge of security at FUFA Technical CenterL-R: Mark Ssonko, Ronald Katenya and Jackson Nyiima execute the measurementsAction between Booma against Terrazo and Tiles. The footballers have braved every conditions to play the beautiful game
L-R: Decolas Kiiza Hantali, Hajjati Aisha Nalule and Humphrey Mandu Watenga during one of the planning meetings
Medical team attends to Ndejje University midfielder Nicholas Luzige.
Goal nets being tightened before a game
Referees walking to the field of play prior to kick off
Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern), Terrazo and Tiles (Western) as well as Calvary (West Nile) qualified to the StarTimes FUFA Big League for the season 2020-21.
These four clubs were confirmed after the gruelling FUFA Regional play-off action held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Luwero United players celebrateClinton Asiimwe jumps to head the ball as Patrick Waliggo closes by
Luwero United of Buganda region overcame CATDA (Kampala region) 1-0 in the final.
Joseph Justus Nkabirwa scored the lone strike on the day for Luwero United who finished the game with 10 men after a sending off for winger Sadat Mukembo.
In the earlier match, Luwero United had ejected fellow Buganda region Buwambo United 7-6 in post-match penalties after a goal-less stalemate.
On the other hand, CATDA out-witted Edgars 2-0 courtesy of Ivan Mayanja’s brace.
Gaddafi players in a mock military march after qualifying for the StarTimes FUFA Big League
Gaddafi Football Club, an Eastern region side based in Jinja city secured the second slot, winning 3-0 over Pallisa’s Sansiro.
Retiring Patrick Asiku, Mark Bamukyaaye (penalty) and super substitute Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano scored Gaddafi’s goals.
Gaddafi had moments earlier easily won 4-0 over Admin. Admin ejected Team Church from Katawi 5-4 in post-match penalties after a goal-less stalemate.
Terrazo and Tiles players celebrate their qualification to the StarTimes FUFA Big League
Western region’s Terrazo and Tiles got the third slot after winning 4-3 in post-match penalties over Kitara region side Booma.
Normal time had ended goal-less before post-match penalties were called in to decide the winner.
Terrazo and Tiles had progressed to the finals after humbling Kigezi 4-3 with normal time having ended goal-less.
Booma overcame Kasese’s Asingya 3-1 courtesy of a brace from striker Aldrine Kambale and Clinton Asiimwe.
Shamo Muhammed scored the consolation for Asingya in the closing stages of the match.
Calvary players and officials celebrate at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The final play-off slot for the Star Times FUFA Big League was claimed by Yumbe based Calvary of the West Nile region.
Calvary overcame Northern Gateway 2-0 courtesy of goals by teenager Kassim Talib and Jamil Asega.
‘We prepared well and the players knew exactly what was at stake. We looked for the early goal like planned and got it. I am happy for the work ethic of the players’ Ahmed Olima Borine, head coach at Calvary.
Each of the teams at the play-offs submitted a 20 man squad (both players and officials).
Match officials who handled Luwero United and CATDA matchThe medical team head Mable Kabatalindwa attends to an injured Kataka player
FUFA provided the security, accommodation, feeding, referees as well as medical care to all the clubs and officials.
All the matches were also live stream on FUFA TV with a feed shared on the official FUFA Facebook page.
Before kick off for every match, there was a moment of silence in honour of the victims for COVID-19.
A moment of silence before the Ndejje University and Kiboga Young duel
Luwero United
Winning Teams’ Squads:
Luweero United:
Farouk Yawe (Goalkeeper – Captain), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba, Henry Bugingo, Rashid Kanoonya, Joshua Kigozi, Ivan Nambafu Pepera, Joel Kalumwa, David Toko, Bashamu Mugwa, Enock Kabugo, Sadat Mukembo, Amir Nalugoda (Goalkeeper), Kone B. Kisapamungu, Joseph Nkabirwa, Joel Kamoga, Zakalia Sentongo
Team officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)
Gaddafi Team
Gaddafi:
Paul Mujampwani (Goalkeeper), Ibrahim Massa, Thomas Ochung, Bakari Magumda (Captain), William Otong, Pascal Ngobi, Umaru Kyeyune, Mark Bamukyaaye, Ronald Obele, Patrick Asiku, Sharif Ssengendo, Julius Seguya, Ivan Waako, Naziru Sserwada, Brian Muzuni, Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano, Asuman Bajampola
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Terrazo and Tiles Team
Terrazo & Tiles:
Peter Otine (Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda, Martin Ndugga, Francis Mabbikke, Patrick Waliggo (Captain), Abraham Atuhaire, Kemis Rwothomio, Andrew Bbale, Nasir Sadam Kakooza, Bryan Epaku, Charles Bbale, Bashir Matovu, Emmanuel Balyejjusa, Kenneth Ndyatunga, Xavier Masereka, Tadeo Nahebwa, Aaron Otim
Head Coach: Ali Kimera
Calvary Team
Calvary:
Swadik Akasa Andama (Goalkeeper), Ahmed Ramandan (Captain), Rahuman Feni, Jamil Asega, Junior Andama, Christopher Agotre, Bashir Alinda, Abel Ayiko, Kassim Talib, Erick Uyirwoth, Abdulrahman Andima, Muhamad Nadhir (Goalkeeper), Brian Okumu, Milton Afema, Emmanuel Adriko, Saviour Anzuvuku, Jamal Tabuga
Final: Northern Gateway (Northern) 0-2 Calvary (West Nile)
Calvary Football Club from the West Nile region earned sporting promotion to the StarTimes FUFA Big League for the 2020-21 season.
Kassim Talib and Jamil Asega scored in the 2nd and 76th minutes respectively for Calvary over Northern Gateway at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Saturday, 31st October 2020 under closed doors.
Calvary’s Kassim Talib (right) passes the ball as Northern Gateway’s Dickens Omara closes onAction between Northern Gateway (green) and Calvary at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Talib’s goal was the fastest since the FUFA Promotional play-offs kicked off on 19th October 2020.
Asega got the second with 14 minutes left on the clock, rounding goalkeeper Allan Otim to seal the victory.
Jamil Asega jumps high to celebrate the second goal joined by Abdulrahman Andima (shirt 22)
Calvary from Yumbe now qualifies to the StarTimes FUFA Big League to join the three earlier qualified clubs.
Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern) as well as Terrazo and Tiles (Western) were also promoted.
Calvary players and officials celebrate their promotion to the StarTimes FUFA Big LeagueNorthern Gateway XI Vs. Calvary
Match No.15: Northern Gateway (Northern Region) Vs Calvary (West Nile)
Saturday, 31st October 2020
*At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12 PM) – Live stream on FUFA facebook page (video) and 102.1 FUFA f.m (audio)
The official match start list for Northern Gateway (Northern region) and Calvary (West Nile region) has been released.
The winner of this match will qualify to the StarTimes FUFA Big League to join Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern) as well as Terrazo and Tiles (Western).
Arising out of the deliberations of the meeting between FUFA, UPL Board and the 2020/21 UPL Clubs, FUFA hereby issues the Circular on the resumption of the 2020/21 StarTimes Uganda Premier League;
FUFA will procure a Government authorised authority as the official FUFA COVID – Testing Centre and only results from such a centre will be recognised by the football regulations.
FUFA will procure in-house medical personnel on a fulltime basis for a renewable period of 6-months to undertake COVID-19 responsibilities as required of FUFA.
Licensed players and technical staff for the 2020/2021 season who will undertake sporting roles at training and matches will undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test.
Only persons who test negative and get issued with a FUFA COVID-19 Clearance Certificate shall be eligible to participate in the team training and matches.
All Referees and Match Commissioners for the 2020/21 UPL Season will undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test. Only persons who test negative and get issued with a FUFA-COVID-19 Clearance Certificate shall be eligible to officiate the matches.
The FUFA COVID-19 personnel and the official FUFA COVID-Testing Centre will administer the bi-weekly testing of players and technical staff.
FUFA shall undertake the cost of testing Referees and Match Commissioners and will also pre-finance the cost of COVID-19 tests for club players and officials.
Corresponding deductions will be made against future club incomes as reimbursement for this medical exercise.
Players and officials found to be positive to the COVID-19 test shall be ineligible to make contact with the rest of the players and technical staff for training and matches. A match shall only be rescheduled if a club has less than 10 outward players and goalkeeper that are not positive to the COVID-19 test.
Training and Matches venues are out of bounds to persons that are not members of the playing or technical staff that have been issued with FUFA COVID-19 Clearance Certificate. An inspection will be conducted by FUFA and only authorised venues will be issued with the FUFA COVID-19 Venue Clearance Certificate to host training sessions and matches.
FUFA will issue COVID-19 Competitions Regulations to detail the execution of the authorised matches and training by the 15th November 2020 with the strict observation of training grounds and Stadium SOPs.
There will be sanctions and fines up to exclusion of the club from FUFA Competitions for repeated and gross violation of the COVID-19 Competitions Regulations.
The FUFA Club Licensing Committee will issue 2020/21 UPL Club Licenses by 3rd November 2020 while the FUFA Competitions Directorate to issue Players’ Licenses and bench permits by 10th November 2020 and the UPL Secretariat shall release the fixtures by 10th November 2020 and the Uganda Premier League Kickoff is set for 3rd December 2020.
Uganda U20(Hippos) coach Morley Byekwaso has summoned a provisional squad of 46 players to begin preparations for the forthcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers.
The team comprises of six goalkeepers, thirteen defenders, ten midfielders and sixteen forwards and will report to camp on Saturday, 31st October 2020.
All the players and coaching staff will undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test before entering camp.
The team will then start training on 1st -4th November 2020 at IUIU Campus, Kabojja before shifting to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru where they will have a residential camp up to 19th November 2020.
Uganda is in group B alongside Burundi, Eritrea and South Sudan. The Zonal qualifiers will be staged in Tanzania 22nd November to 6th December 2020.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Jack Komakech(Ascent SA), Dennis Ssendyowa(SC Villa), Tonny Atugonza(Buddo SS), Delton Oyo(Busoga United FC), Joram Nsubuga(KCCA FC), Anthony Emojong(KCCA FC)
Defenders
Joseph Kafumbe(KCCA FC), Aziz Abdu Kayondo(Vipers SC), Umar Lutalo(Aspire Academy), Robert Kitabalwa(St.Mary’s SS Kitende), John Rogers(Onduparaka FC), James Begisa(UPDF FC), Sammy Ssebaduka(Gil Vicente-Canada), Gavin Kizito Mugweri(SC Villa), Musa Ramathan(KCCA FC), Richard Bbosa(Express FC), Simon Baligeya(Busia Young FC), Kenneth Ssemakula (Busoga United FC), Shafik Mavuma (Standard High School)
Midfielders
William Sseguya (Kampala Junior Team), Bobosi Byaruhanga(Vipers SC), Wilber Wamala(Kataka FC), Davis Ssekaja(Bright Stars FC), Swamad Okur(Kataka FC), Ivan Eyam(Mbarara City FC), Steven Sserwada(KCCA FC), Faisal Wabyona(Big Talent Academy), Ashraf Zzizinga (Kampala Junior Team), Andrew Kawooya(KCCA FC)
Forwards
Isma Mugulusi(Busoga United FC), Ivan Asaba(Vipers SC), Joseph Kizza Bukenya(KCCA FC), Sunday Opio(KCCA FC), Godfrey Oyaka(KCCA FC), Najib Yiga(Vipers SC),Ashraf Mulindi(Kataka FC), Ivan Bogere(Proline FC), Emmanuel Mukisa(Kataka FC), Derrick Kakooza(Police FC), Samuel Ssenyonjo(KCCA FC), Derrick Onyai(Mbarara City FC), Frank Ssebufu(Buddo SS), Richard Basangwa(Vipers SC), Jamal Masiko(Malmo Fria Laroverken Swedish FA),Alpha Ssali(Proline FC), Rodney Kamya Ssali(Proline FC)
As directed by H.E the President of Uganda and with guidance from the Ministry of Health and the National Council of Sports FUFA carried out COVID-19 PCR tests for 20 players and officials from each of the participating teams in the play offs.
Tests conducted for Young Elephants Football Club from the Northern Region and Hot Springs Football Club from West Nile Region returned Eight (8) positive results each.
This is high a ratio of infections and could easily endanger the entire community of the team.
This matter was brought to the attention of the FUFA Executive for guidance.
The Executive has considered the issues at hand and treated the matter as not provided for under the FUFA Competitions Rules and decided as follows:
1- The playoff matches Young Elephants v Northern Gateway and Calvary v Hot Springs is decided in favour of Northern Gateway FC and Calvary FC.
2 – A single match Calvary FC v Northern Gateway FC be played on Saturday 31st October 2020 at 12:00pm to determine the team that will sportingly be promoted to the 2nd Division 2020/2021.
3 – Young Elephants FC and Hot Springs FC are encouraged to undertake measures and guidelines from the Ministry of Heath to ensure quick recovery of the affected individuals of the teams.
*FUFA wishes to emphasize the importance of the heath of everyone and will do all in its means to ensure support to the vulnerable in this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Western region’s Terrazo and Tiles became the third club to sportingly qualify to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Terrazo and Tiles beat Booma 4-3 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended one all at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Friday.
Walter Omona’s 5th minute early goal for Booma was cancelled by Abraham Athuhaire’s 78th equalizer to push the game into the shoot-out.
In the post match shoot-out, Charles Bbale, captain Patrick Waligo, experienced Emmanuel Balyejussa and Francis Mabbikke scored for Terrazo and Tiles.
Clinton Asiimwe jumps to head the ball as Patrick Waliggo closes byTerrazo and Tiles goalkeeper Peter Otine carried high
Douglas Lule Kizza, Patrick Ongeyowon, Walter Omona were on target for Booma.
Abraham Atuhaire and Kenneth Ndyatunga missed for Terrazo and Tiles.
Fred Gift and Swadick Collensis and Jasper Akiiki Owobusinge all missed their respective kicks for Booma.
Terrazo and Tiles (Western) join the two other promoted clubs; Buganda’s Luwero United and Eastern region side Gaddafi to the StarTimes FUFA Big League league.
Two more regions; Northern and West Nile will face off to determine the fourth club to the second tier league.
Ambrose Arinda closes down Clinton AsiimweBooma XI Vs Terrazo and Tiles
Team Line Ups:
Booma XI: Moses Musisi (12 – Goalkeeper), Sabiiti Balamu (20), Jasper Akiiki Owobusinge (30), Latif Biira (49), Swadick Collensis (14), Douglas Lule Kizza (17), Fred Gift (27), Walter Omona (8), Aldrine Kambale (90), Patrick Ongeyowon (7), Clinton Asiimwe (9)
Subs: Anthony Omara (1), Maxwell Murungi (4), John Mubiru (3), Roger Kyomuhendo (45), Christopher Isingoma (80), Dassy Musimenta (10)
Head coach: Felix Ssekabuuza Kawooya
Assistant coach: Fred Alinaitwe
Team manager: Joseph Isingoma
Terrazo and Tiles XI Vs Booma
Terrazo & Tiles XI: Peter Otine (1-Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda (22), Martin Ndugga (3), Francis Mabbikke (5), Patrick Waliggo (24), Abraham Atuhaire (27), Kemis Rwothomio (8), Andrew Bbale (6), Nasir Sadam Kakooza (7), Bryan Epaku (25),Charles Bbale (14)
FUFA Regional League Play-offs (Friday, 30th October 2020)
Match No.12: Booma (Kitara) Vs Terrazo and Tiles (Western)
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
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The match start list for Booma (Kitara) and Terrazo and Tiles (Western) is officially out.
Both sides have made changes to the teams that played on Thursday. Booma has two changes to the team that beat Asingya 3-1 whilst Terrazo and Tiles has three changes.
Kick off is 12 PM.
Team Line Ups:
Booma XI: Moses Musisi (12 – Goalkeeper), Sabiiti Balamu (20), Jasper Akiiki Owobusinge (30), Latif Biira (49), Swadick Collensis (14), Douglas Lule Kizza (17), Fred Gift (27), Walter Omona (8), Aldrine Kambale (90), Patrick Ongeyowon (7), Clinton Asiimwe (9)
Subs: Anthony Omara (1), Maxwell Murungi (4), John Mubiru (3), Roger Kyomuhendo (45), Christopher Isingoma (80), Dassy Musimenta (10)
Head coach: Felix Ssekabuuza Kawooya
Assistant coach: Fred Alinaitwe
Team manager: Joseph Isingoma
Terrazo & Tiles XI: Peter Otine (1-Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda (22), Martin Ndugga (3), Francis Mabbikke (5), Patrick Waliggo (24), Abraham Atuhaire (27), Kemis Rwothomio (8), Andrew Bbale (6), Nasir Sadam Kakooza (7), Bryan Epaku (25),Charles Bbale (14)
FUFA Regional League Play-offs (Friday, 30th October 2020)
Match No.12: Booma (Kitara) Vs Terrazo and Tiles (Western)
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 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
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match day schedule and officials prior to the Booma against Terrazo and Tiles game on Friday, 30th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The programme was confirmed after the official pre-match meeting held on Thursday night.
Booma and Terrazo & Tiles are competiting for the third slot available of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Luwero United (Buganda) and Gaddafi (Eastern) made the earlier grade.
Booma versus Terrazo and Tiles kicks off at 12 PM.
Ali Sabilla Chelengat (middle) will be the center referee when Booma plays Terrazo and Tiles
Match Officials:
Referee: Ali Sabilla Chelengat
Assistant Referee 1: Dick Okello
Assistant Referee 2: Ronald Katenya
Fourth Official: Ronald Madanda
Referees’ Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa
Match Day Programme:
Friday, 30th October 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 leaves the dressing rooms
11:50 HRS: Teams arrive at the final regrouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the fourth official
11:55 HRS: Team photos, moment of silence, coin toss
FUFA has appointed the following technical personnel for the two National Junior Teams-U17 and U20 men on a six (6) month period.
The appointments start immediately as FUFA has already entered the two teams to take part in the AFCON Zonal Qualifiers for CECAFA Region due in November and December this year.
The appointments are as follows;
U-20 (The Hippos)
Byekwaso Morley -Head Coach
Masaba Simeon-Assistant Coach & Fitness
Kiggundu Stephen Billy – Goalkeeping Coach
Lule Micheal- Team Physician
Morley Byekwaso has appointed as the head coach of the Uganda Hippos (U20)Former Uganda Cranes defender Simeone Masaba has been appointed the assistant coach of the Uganda Hippos.
U-17 (The Cubs)
Lutalo Hamzah – Head Coach
Ssenyondo Brian- Assistant Coach
Kyesimira Arthur- Fitness Coach
Kiberu Mubarak- Goalkeeping Coach
Kabatalindwa Mable- Team Physician
Hamza Lutalo (in yellow) taking players through the paces.Brian Ssenyondo will deputise Lutalo at the Uganda U17 National Team.
The CECAFA (Central East Zone Qualifiers) will determine the teams that make it to the AFCON U20 and AFCON U17 Finals in Mauritania and Morocco respectively.
The Uganda U20 was drawn in group B alongside Burundi, Eritrea and South Sudan. The Regional Qualifiers tournament will be held in Tanzania from 22nd November to 6th December 2020.
The U17 side will take on Ethiopia and Kenya in Group B in a tournament to be hosted by Rwanda from 13th to 28th December 2020.
Celebrated Ugandan female artist Sheebah Karungi has made a contribution of 1500 packs of Holic sanitary pads to the Uganda U-17 National women football team.
The function was held on Thursday afternoon shortly after the team’s training session at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Sheebah Karungi greeting the players and officials of the Uganda U-17 National Women football team at Lugogo
Her presence at the stadium brought huge smiles on the players who were all excited to meet the finest artist of her generation in the music industry.
Excited players with the elbow to elbow greetings on arrival of Sheebah Karungi at Lugogo
FUFA was represented by Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema and Marketing Director Esther Musoke.
While addressing the media, FUFA Executive Member Kalema who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo expressed his delight over Sheebah’s gesture.
‘I take this opportunity to send you greetings from FUFA and assure you that we are cordially grateful to the Management of Sheebah Establishments who manufacture Holic Pads. Thank you Sheebah Karungi for giving FUFA and back to the women national team that is just 180 minutes to make it to the U17 FIFA World Cup. It is a great CSR activity to FUFA. You can see how excited these young girls are. This gesture will make a huge difference in their lives. FUFA is grateful to associate with people like Sheebah’
FUFA Executive Member Ronnie Kalemaholding the Holic Pad, represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Sheebah could not hide her excitement meeting the Women National team.
‘Praise God. I am so proud of you. I come from a back ground where i started working at 14 years. So I am so proud of you that you are young women but going to do something big for your selves and the country. You do not know how great you are already. Keep pushing and I know you are going to make it but first things first I want you to be confortable and that is why we decided to extend this gesture to you’
Sheebah Karungi addressing the media at Lugogo. She donated 1500 packs of Holic Pads to the Uganda U-17 Women National team
Sheebah added;
‘We have come to give you Holic Pads and also offer you something beautiful which will make you comfortable when playing on the pitch and beating Cameroon. I do not want you to wake up in the morning with a lot of discomfort because of the menstrual times. We want you to feel comfortable and do what you do best so regardless whether you are in your red zone or not. We want you to win because you are destined for greatness’
Sheebah and Ronnie Kalema in a group photo with staff of Sheebah Establishments and players
Team skipper Juliet Nalukenge also put up a vote of thanks to Sheebah on behalf of her teammates.
‘We are proud of you and thank you for believing in us. We want you to know that we love you and thank you for visiting us and carrying this package to the team’
The players later had a moment to dance with Sheebah on her famaous collabo with Crysto Panda Kyoyina omanya.
Time to dance with Sheebah
The U17 women team will negotiate a two legged clash with Cameroon at new dates to be confirmed by CAF. FUFA will now give the team a break this weekend until when new schedules for the remaining matches are communicated.
Sheebah Karungi and Ronnie Kalema with the Uganda U17 Women Technical team holding the Holic Pads
Team Captain Juliet Nalukenge shaking hands with Sheebah Karungi
Sheebah in deep discussions with the players
Brief About Holic pads
Holic Pads are a unique product that is meant to help the ladies to undergo their menstrual cycle without having to worry about anything bad happening to them.
They are 100% safe for your long night rest. They are created with love by medical professionals from Sheebah Establishments Ltd.
Away from the quality of the brand, the pads are also fairly priced. Each pack is priced at Shs. 4000 and comes with 10 pads and 2 panty-liners. This favours women and young ladies who are either in school or cannot afford other brands on the market that are more expensive. According to a study done in 2019, 86% of girls in Uganda miss school because of menstruation.
Two Uganda National Junior football teams U20 –Hippos and U17-Cubs have today known their opponents after the draws were conducted via zoom with the main event at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
The CECAFA (Central East Zone Qualifiers) will determine the teams that make it to the AFCON U20 and AFCON U17 Finals in Mauritania and Morocco respectively.
The Uganda U20 was drawn in group B alongside Burundi, Eritrea and South Sudan. The Regional Qualifiers tournament will be held in Tanzania from 22nd November to 6th December 2020.
The U17 side will take on Ethiopia and Kenya in Group B at a tournament to be hosted by Rwanda from 13th to 28th December 2020.
Uganda U-15 that won the CECAFA tournament. Most of the players in this squad will be considered for this year’s 17 tournament in Rwanda.
Uganda is the defending champion of the CECAFA U17 tournament after defeated Ethiopia 3-1 in the final in 2018 in Tanzania to storm the 2019 U17 AFCON tournament.
30th October: Booma Vs Terrazo & Tiles or Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
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The official match start list for Terazo and Tiles against Kigezi has been released. Kick off is 2 pm at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The winner faces Booma who beat Asingya 3-1 in the earlier match at 10 am.
Terazo & Tiles XI: Peter Otine (GK -1), Ambrose Arinda (22), Martin Ndugga (3), Francis Mabbikke (5), Patrick Waliggo (24), Emmanuel Balyejjusa (12), Kemis Rwothomio (8), Andew Bbale (6), Aaron Otim (11), Xavier Masereka (15), Charles Bbale (14)
Head coach: Ali Kimera
Subs: Bashir Matovu (23), Abraham Atuahaire (27), Kenneth Ndyatunga (10), Bryan Epaku (25), Tadeo Nahebwa (13), Nasir Sadam Kakooza (7)
Kigezi XI: Isaac Mulindwa (GK-18), Geofrey Ssemanda (5), Timothy Niwagaba (11), Davis Arinda (4), Peter Magimbi (15), Alex Mandela (12), Musa Ssajjabi (2), John Ssempijja (8), Derrick Mudali (10), Baker Twesigye (17), Boaz Arineitwe (7)
Subs: James Mugabo (45), Benson Musinguzi (6), Sunny Kaija (19), Joel Herbert Atuheire (9), Drake Bantu (72), Sunday Barnabas (1)
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Team Line Ups:
Asingya XI: Asonasio Bwambale (G.K – 1), Muhammed Shamo (77), Adam Mbusa (23), Hashim Kule (2), Vincent Kule M (12), Arnold Kajungu (11), Ramzan Masereka (6), Joackim Mbale (4), Gerald Mwesige (3), Amuza Kambale (21), Lazaro Bwambale (14)
