30th October: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
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The match officials for Asingya and Booma (Kitara region) and Terrazo & Tiles and Kigezi (Western region) have been confirmed.
30th October: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
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With six matches played so far in the FUFA Regional play-offs, focus and attention has turned to the Western and Kitara regions.
The four clubs in these two regions arrived on Tuesday evening and had a feel of the astro turf at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Terrazo and Tiles, Booma and Asingye were the first clubs to arrive at Njeru before Kigezi set foot at the center later on in the evening.
Terrazo & Tiles players after feeling the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru turf
‘We are focused and composed ahead of the match in our midst’ Felix Kawooya Ssekabuuza, head coach at Booma disclosed after the light last training drills at Njeru.
In the opening match on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 at 10 am, Asingye from Kasese takes on Booma from Hoima.
Asingya players during the paces at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruCoach Felix Kawooya Ssekabuuza talks to the Booma players
The afternoon match will witness Terrazo and Tiles up against Kigezi at 2 pm.
Like for the other matches, these two matches will be broadcast live via FUFA TV on the official FUFA Facebook page with a live audio commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m and timely updates across all FUFA social media plat-forms.
Thursday, 29th October 2020 shall be a rest day ahead of Friday’s finale to determine the third club that has made it to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Already, Luwero United (Buganda) and Gaddafi (Eastern) are through to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Booma players
Full Schedule of FUFA Regional play offs:
21st October 2020 – Arrival of Buwambo United, Edgars, Catda, Luweero United
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luweero United
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda
23rd October 2020 – Rest Day
24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda
24th October 2020 – Arrival of Gadafi, Sansiro, Admin, Team Church
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gadafi 4-0 Admin
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro 0 (4) – 0 (2) Team Church
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020– Final: Gadafi 3-0 Sansiro
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Asubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirms that allocation of financial assistance (FIFA COVID-19 relief) towards Women football clubs has been effected.
This is after the World football governing body, FIFA released USD 500,000 specifically directed towards the development and continuity of women’s football after the outbreak of COVID-19.
‘FUFA has received the FIFA Grant of USD 500,000 that was allocated through the COVID-19 Relief plan for development of Women football.’ Confirmed FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
It should be noted that the FIFA Grant is approved to cater for the ‘Take Flight Project’ which was launched in a bid to develop Women’s football in Uganda for the next two years (2020-2021).
The strategy was hinged on four key pillars that include:
Increasing Women involved in football
Improving the Women Football Leagues and National Teams
Increasing number of Girls playing football
Increasing revenue generating streams for Women football
It is upon this background that FUFA has approved a total of UGX 735M to be paid directly to Women football clubs starting Friday, 30th October 2020.
Each of the teams in the FUFA Women Super League which is the top tier league will receive UGX 40M. The League will have ten teams next season implying they will get a total of UGX 400M.
The 12 teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (2nd division) will get UGX 15M each while teams playing in the Regional Leagues (50 teams) will get UGX 3M each.
UGX 5M has been allocated to the five teams featuring in the Women Beach Soccer League with each getting one million shillings.
The Rujumba Family has given FUFA the green light to undertake Football Development Projects on the 10 acre land which they donated to the local football governing body.
The two parties signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday 27th October 2020 at FUFA House. The function was witnessed by members of Rujumba Family and FUFA Executive led by President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (4th L) with some Exco Members and Rujumba Family
FUFA signs MOU with Rujumba family for stadium construction in Hoima
The Rujumba Family has given FUFA the green light to undertake Football Development Projects on the 10 acre land which they donated to the local football governing body.
The two parties signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday 27th October 2020 at FUFA House. The function was witnessed by members of Rujumba Family and FUFA Executive led by President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha.
‘We are willing and ready to construct stadiums in Uganda for as long as we get sports loving people to offer us land’ a message remarked always by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on footall infrastuctural development
Since then, fruits are slowly but steadily starting to be realized.
Snapshot of Progress on Kadiba Project
From the Kadiba project to the proposed FUFA stadium in Lugazi and now another in its infancy stages for a stadium in Hoima, the local football governing body has bigger ideas on improving infrastructure.
Rujumba Family offers 10 acres of land in Hoima
The family offered FUFA 10 acres of land for football stadium development as a legacy project in honour of the late Rujumba and today an MOU was successfully entered between both parties.
The land is found, 3km on Hoima- Masindi road. The land is part of 150 acres registered under their grandfather’s name-the late Dr. James Rujumba who gazetted 20 acres for a public project to be decided on by the family. Dr. Rujumba was the first Veterinary Doctor in Uganda.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha with the Rujumba Family in a meeting at FUFA House.
Speaking to www.fufa.co.ug in the presence of FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Executive Member Ronnie Kalema, FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi and FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Excom member representing Kitara region Rogers Byamukama said;
‘We are very grateful as FUFA to the Rujumba family for offering us such land but most importantly as people of Bunyoro we are also very grateful to FUFA for finding it worthy to develop a sporting facility in our area. We hope the facility will go a long way in developing football and sports in general in the greater Kitara region’
On the other hand, Kahumuza Raymond Rujumba the Chairman Select Committee coordinating between the two parties sang full praise of FUFA.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and Kahumuza Raymond Rujumba at FUFA House
‘We want to thank FUFA for availing the family with the opportunity to further develop sports in the district. I also thank FUFA for the cordial working relationship they have shown with the family right from the start of the negotiations to where we are now. It is a milestone. We shall lease out the land to serve the purpose of the stadium and people of Hoima’
‘I have found the FUFA Executive very open minded and transparent as there has always been communication back and forth’
FUFA Projects funded by FIFA
Extension of the FUFA Headquarters (Completed)
FUFA Stadium in Lugazi (Ongoing feasibility works)
Kadiba Project (Ongoing, Pavilion stand complete)
In 2019, the Rujumba Family offered land to FUFA
On 23rd April 2019 -the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha
‘FUFA is grateful for this offer to develop the game of football. Namirembe church offered us land in Rubaga division in Kampala, the Kabaka of Buganda did the same with 10acres in Lugazi and now more from the Rujumba family. I am taking back a good message to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo the FUFA President and the entire executive so that we find resources for this project to start’
Gaddafi (Eastern Region) 3-0 Sansiro (North East Region)
Eastern region side Gaddafi Football Club attained a berth to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Gaddafi FC overcame 3-0 North East region club Sansiro 3-0 during a promotional final played on Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Patrick Asiku, Mark Bamukyaaye and second half substitute Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano netted the goals.
An aerial contest for the ball between Sansiro and Gaddafi at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruAction between Gaddafi and Sansiro at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Gaddafi joins Buganda region club, Luwero United to the second tier league.
Meanwhile, Asiku officially retired from active football in an emotional send-off.
The striker was accorded a guard of honour by fellow players moments after the game.
Patrick Asiku bid farewell
‘It feels good to retire on a high note especially when you score in the final match and your team wins to get promoted. This is a dream come true’ Asiku, also a former Uganda Cranes player said.
The regional play-offs continue on Wednesday with Western and Kitara regions.
Gaddafi XI
Team Line Ups:
Gaddafi XI: Paul Mujampwani (G.K – 29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Thomas Ochungo (20), Bakari Magumda (4), William Otong (13), Pascal Ngobi (31), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamukyaaye (8), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5)
Subs: Julius Seguya (1), Ivan Waako (6), Naziru Serwada (17), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7), Asuman Bajampola (2)
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Sansiro XI
Sansiro XI: Jamada Ojuge (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Joel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Leonard Olinga (11), James Oba (14)
Subs: Lazaro Ochan (6), Joseph Ronald Orei (9)
Head coach: Charles Namakoola
*Shirt numbers in brackets
L-R: Jane Mutonyi, Bakari Magumba, Mashood Ssali, Ronald Madanda, Pius Emadinga and Ronald Katenya
Match Officials:
Referee: Ronald Madanda
1st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi
Fourth official: Mashood Ssali
Commissioner: Mark Ssonko
Gaddafi Football Club celebrate their victory with march after their victory
Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry has released a list of 22 home based players from which 5 or 6 players will be considered for the main squad of 20 foreign based named last week. McKinstry has confirmed that the team will undergo rigorous assessment between 2nd and 8th November 2020 before the final selection is made.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry
‘As previously announced in addition to the squad of 20 foreign based players for the upcoming double header against South Sudan in the A, we would be looking to adding 5 or 6 Uganda Premier League players to the mix so that they can compete for places in the squad. In order to give the local based players the best support, we will be running an advance camp between 2nd and 8th November. In addition to that, we shall be able to have some early arrivals of foreign based players whose leagues to join this camp in Kampala. The camp will also help the local based players to push their levels higher and hopefully get some minutes on the field against South Sudan’
The local based Squad
Goalkeepers: Alionzi Nafian (URA FC), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC)
L-R: Charles Lukwago, Jamal Salim and Denis Onyango during training at Namboole stadium
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)
Forwards: Oriti Ibrahim (Vipers Sc), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mukwala Stephen (URA FC), Ahebwa Brian (KCCA FC).
CECAFA 2019 winning skipper Halid Lwaliwa of Vipers SC has been named in the squad
The training for the local based players will run from 2nd to 8th November 2020.
Uganda will take on South Sudan on 12th November at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with kick off set for 4pm before facing off again 4 days later in Nairobi.
Final – Tuesday, 27th October: Gaddafi (Eastern) Vs Sansiro (North East)
*FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
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The official match line ups for Gaddafi and Sansiro have been released by the respective technical departments of the two clubs.
Gaddafi head coach Michael Ssebagala has named an unchanged line up from the team that won 4-0 against Admin.
His counterpart at Sansiro Charles Namakoola has one change with Leonard Olinga replacing Joseph Ronald Orei in the starting eleven.
Kick off at 12 pm.
Gaddafi XI: Paul Mujampwani (G.K – 29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Thomas Ochungo (20), Bakari Magumda (4), William Otong (13), Pascal Ngobi (31), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamukyaaye (8), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5)
Subs: Julius Seguya (1), Ivan Waako (6), Naziru Serwada (17), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7), Asuman Bajampola (2)
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Sansiro XI: Jamada Ojuge (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Joel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Leonard Olinga (11), James Oba (14)
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry already named the foreign based side ahead of the AFCON 2022 qualification double header against South Sudan in November 2020.
Most of the players summoned earned the precious playing time and have continued to impress at their respective clubs.
Jayden Onen scored in the 6th minute and got cautioned as his Reading U23 side lost 4-1 at Stoke City U23 during the English Premier League second division.
“I was very happy with the goal but unfortunately we lost and We now need to keep pushing up the league and working hard daily in training, we shall bounce back stronger.”, Jayden Roy Onen told the FUFA media.
Jayden Onen
Right back, Nicholas Wadada played full time but was unfortunate as Azam side lost their first season game 1-0 at Mtibwa Sugars.
On the other hand, midfielder Boban Zirintusa did not make the match day squad for Mtibwa Sugar because of injury.
‘I am feeling much better and hopefully, in the coming days, I will be back stronger in the coming weeks’ Zirintusa remarked.
In the Swedish Suprettan, Alexis Bbakka was not included in the match day squad as his Umea FC picked up a vital 3-0 win against Gais FC.
Goalkeeper Jamal Salim played full time but Al Hilal Omdurman side lost 0-1 at home against rivals Al Merreikh FC to deter their title chances in Sudan.
Left back Joseph Benson Ochaya was an unused substitute as his TP Mazembe side drew 1-1 at Motema Pembe during a premier league match in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Uche Mubiru jumps to head the ball
In England, Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru was introduced in the 79th minute as his Wycombe wanderers lost 2-1 to Norwich city in English championship.
Right back Elvis Bwomono featured for 90 minutes as his Southend united fc lost 2-0 to Tranmere in English League 2.
Dennis Onyango
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango featured for 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet as his Mamelodi sundowns claimed a 3-0 win over Kaizer Cheifs in their first game of the season in South Africa.
Moses Waiswa was unused substitute as his Supersport United claimed a 2-0 win over Black Leopard.
Ritah Kivumbi netted as her Mallbackens Women claimed a 2-0 win over Alvsjo W in Sweden Elitettan women league.
Miya Farouk featured for 79 minutes as his Konyaspor lost 1-0 to Gaziantep in Turkey.
Farouk Miya shoots
Holding midfielder Micheal Azira was unused substitute as his Chicago fire side drew 2-2 with New York Red Bulls in the Major Soccer League (MSL).
In Vietnam, Baba Kizito featured for 90 minutes as his Than Quang Ninh fc claimed a 2-1 win over Ho Chi Minh City.
Joseph Mpande was on the scoresheet as his Haiphong FC side beat Nam Dinh 3-2 in the Vietnam V-league.
Moses Oloya featured for 90 minutes as his Hanoi fc claimed a 2-1 win over Binh Duong.
Moses Oloya passes the ball in the Vietnam league
In the Estonia Meistrilliga, Edrisa Lubega was introduced in the second half as his Paide Linameskond side beat Kalju FC 3-1 on the road.
Ronald Mukiibi came on in the 7th minute for injured Thomas Isherwood while Izak Sewankambo played full time as also made an assist their Ostersunds FK side lost 3-1 at home to Hammarby during a Swedish Allsvenskun match.
Left back Alex Kakuba was not in the match day squad as his Cova Piedade side beat Leixoes 2-0 during the Portuguese Segunda.
Moses Opondo was not in the match day squad as his Odense FC side beat Lyngby 3-0 in Denmark.
Dereck Kuteesa wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Reims FC side beat 9 man Montpellier FC 4-0 during a French Ligue one match.
Paradou AC
In Algeria, Allan Okello started as his Paradou AC side beat Tribal Youth in a friendly game.
*Compiled by Ronald Lusulire. Lusulire presents “Tugukyangira Bunayira” every Tuesday on 102.1 FUFA fm alongside Senior Journalist Abu Zikusooka and Sinan Rajub Ssenoga.
Final – Tuesday, 27th October: Gaddafi (Eastern) Vs Sansiro (North East)
*FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match officials for the Gaddafi (Eastern region) and Sansiro (North East) this Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
FIFA Center referee Ronald Madanda is the main referee.
Ronald Katenya and Jane Mutonyi are the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Mashood Ssali is the fourth official as Mark Ssonk will the match commissioner.
Kick off is at 12 PM with live video feed on official FUFA facebook page and audio via the 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Ronald Madanda also handled Buwambo United against Luwero United
Match Officials:
Referee: Ronald Madanda
1st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi
Fourth official: Mashood Ssali
Commissioner: Mark Ssonko
L-R: Jane Mutonyi, Ronald Katenya and Ronald Madanda (holding the ball)
2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification (Group B):
Match Day 3: (First Leg) – 12th November 2020 – Uganda Vs South Sudan – St Mary’s Kitende (4 pm)
Match Day 4: (Second Leg) – 16th November 2020: South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nairobi (7 pm)
Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates and venues for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations group qualifiers between Uganda and South Sudan.
Uganda hosts the first leg at the St Mary’s Kitende on 12th November 2020 with kick-off at 4 pm.
The return leg will be played on 16th November 2020 in Nairobi (kick off at 7 pm).
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry last released the provisional squad majorly of foreign based players who will be joined by assessed players from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Final – Tuesday, 27th October: Gaddafi (Eastern) Vs Sansiro (North East)
*FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
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Eastern region’s Gaddafi will face Sansiro from North East in the final of the FUFA Regional play-offs at the FUFA Technical Center on Tuesday, 27th October 2020.
Gaddafi Football Club humbled Admin 4-0 on Sunday with the goals coming from Thomas Ochungo, Ronald Obele, Mark Bamukyaaye and an Edimond Robert own goal.
During the second match, Sansiro overcame Katakwi’s Team Church 4-2 in post-match penalties after a goal-less draw.
Ghislain Kagwa Otukei, Noel Okiror, Sam Mai and second half substitute Leonard Olnga scored for Sansiro in the match shoot out.
Gaddafi players in training on Monday morning
Team captain Julius Ocen and Salim Akabwai were on target on for Team Church.
James Oba missed for Sansiro whilst Emmanuel Orisa and substitute Alfred Ekwangu were denied by goalkeeper Jamada Ojuge.
Both Gaddafi and Sansiro conducted their respective last training sessions on Monday during a rain marred day.
Sansiro players during the last training on Monday evening
Gaddafi trained in the morning and Sansiro covered their last training in the evening.
“We have the confidence that we shall win the match. There are no injuries and the morale in the camp is high” Michael Ssebagala, Gadaffi’s head coach stated.
Charles Namakoola, head coach for Sansiro has the hope that they will win the match even if they traveled with a limited number of players.
‘We shall build on the victory we had on Sunday. The players are ready.’ Namakoola disclosed.
The pre-match press conference shall be held on Monday night.
Team Squads:
Gaddafi: Paul Mujampani (Goalkeeper – 29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Bakari Magumba (4), William Otongo (13), Thomas Ochungo (20), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamunkyaye (8), Ngobi Pascal (31), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5), Julius Sseguya (Goalkeeper – 1), Ivan Wako (6), Sharif Ziraba (11), Asuman Bajampola (2), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7)
Head Coach: Michael Ssebagala
Assistant Coach: Salim Lubowa
Sansiro: Jamada Ojue (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Noel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Joseph Ronald Orei (9), James Oba (14), Leonard Olnga (11), Lazaro Ochan (6)
Head Coach: Charles Namakoola
Full Schedule:
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (4) – 0 (2) Luweero United
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda
24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gaddafi 4-0 Admin
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro 0 (4) – 0 (2) Team Church
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020 – Final: Gaddafi Vs Sansiro – 12 pm (Njeru)
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Asubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
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There has been real thirst for football since March 17th 2020 when the Coronavirus pandemic struck and public gatherings were suspended to mitigate the spread of this contagious virus.
Nearly 8 months down the road, football returned albeit under closed doors at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe District with the league play-offs (StarTimes FUFA Big league and the regional leagues).
Juma Ssemanda sweeps the Njeru turf in a maintenance exerciseFUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule holds the match day ballShafik Bbosa on the main cameraFred Ssewankambo “Maanso”in charge of goal angle camera 1CATDA Players wash their handsMedical team attends to Buwambo United’s goalkeeper Eria Ssentongo. FUFA provided the full medical team for the entire play-offs as well as a stand-by ambulance
Patrick Lugemwa, the slow motion director on the TV production team
Dash board inside the O-B Van
A lot of football has been played with a big opportunity arising – relaying live the match proceedings to the general public via the FUFA TV broadcast on the official FUFA facebook page with timely updates on all social platforms (Twitter and Facebook) as well as a live radio commentary courtesy of 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Reagan Mulekeezi, one of the voices behind 102.1 FUFA f.m radio commentary
Kitara Football Club overcame Kiboga Young 1-0 in the final of the StarTimes FUFA Big League with Brian Mululu Mayanja scoring the all important goal in the 55th minute, in a match televised live on Sanyuka Television.
A CATDA player heads the ballHand-washing points are numerous at the FUFA Technical Center to ensure good hygiene
After the StarTimes FUFA Big League, then came the regional play-offs involving 8 regions of FUFA (Kampala, Buganda, North East, Eastern, Northern, West Nile, Kitara and Western).
Juma Ssemanda sweeps the Njeru turf in a maintenance exercise
Each region brought 2 clubs apiece with 4 slots for the total 16 clubs as the successful candidates for the 2020-19 StarTimes FUFA Big League.
www.fufa.co.ug brings you a catalogue of behind the scenes moments in the various departments; welfare, health, technical, refereeing, pitch maintenance, on-line, TV and radio production among others.
A hand washing point near the main gateFIFA Female Assistant Referees in Training drills at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruKitara FC captain Maxwell Owachgui being interviewed after their victory over KatakaSocial media team on duty
Full Schedule:
StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs:
18th October 2020 – Arrival of all officials, Kataka, Kitara, Ndejje University & Kiboga Young
Sansiro Football Club will face Gaddafi in the battle for the StarTimes FUFA Big League promotion this Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The development comes after Sansiro, who hail from Pallisa district eliminated Katakwi’s Team Church 4-2 in post match penalties in Sunday’s second game of the all North East region.
Normal time of this game ended goal-less.
Sansiro’s kicks from the penalty mark were scored by Ghislain Kagwa Otukei, Noel Okiror, Sam Mai and second half substitute Leonard Olnga.
Team Church’s two goals in the shoot-out came from captain Julius Ocen and Salim Akabwai.
Only James Oba missed for Sansiro whilst Emmanuel Orisa and substitute Alfred Ekwangu has their respective shots saved by Team Church goalkeeper Enos Okure.
Sansiro will now face Gaddafi on Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at the same venue (FUFA Technical Center, Njeru) without fans.
Sansiro XI
Team Line Ups:
Sansiro XI:
Jamada Ojue (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Noel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Joseph Ronald Orei (9), James Oba (14)
Subs: Leonard Olinga (11), Lazaro Ochan (6)
Team Church XI that faced Sansiro
Team Church XI:
Enos Okure (GK – 18), Julius Elungat (14), Patrick Etoke (16), Julius Ocen (6), Salim Akabwai (12), Ashiraf Mugweri (13), Albert Osako (3), Noah Okuda (10), Richard Otim (7), Emmanuel Orisa (15), Pampus Okello (11)
Subs: Eria Epusat (1), Pius Erugu Ojepan (8), Benard Ileut (5), Alfred Ekwangu (9), Simon Opio (4), Gabriel Okiror (17)
Sunday, 25th October 2020 – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
No.8: Sansiro (Pallisa) Vs Team Church (Katakwi) – (2 pm) *Behind closed doors
Sansiro XI:
Jamada Ojue (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Noel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Joseph Ronald Orei (9), James Oba (14)
Subs: Leonard Olnga (11), Lazaro Ochan (6)
Team Church XI:
Enos Okure (GK – 18), Julius Elungat (14), Patrick Etoke (16), Julius Ocen (6), Salim Akabwai (12), Ashiraf Mugweri (13), Albert Osako (3), Noah Okuda (10), Richard Otim (7), Emmanuel Orisa (15), Pampus Okello (11)
Subs: Eria Epusat (1), Pius Erugu Ojepan (8), Benard Ileut (5), Alfred Ekwangu (9), Simon Opio (4), Gabriel Okiror (17)
Match Officials:
Referee: Alex Muhabi
1st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
2nd Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
Fourth official: Ronald Madanda
Commissioner: Amin Bbosa Nkono
Full Schedule:
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (4) – 0 (2) Luweero United
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda
24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gaddafi 4-0 Admin
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro Vs Team Church – 2 pm (Njeru)
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020– Final: Gaddafi Vs Sansiro or Team Church – 12 pm (Njeru)
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Aubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
Gaddafi Football Club humbled Admin 4-0 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru during the Eastern region play-off contest on Sunday.
Gaddafi’s goals were scored by Thomas Ochungo, Ronald Obele, Mark Bamukyaaye and an Edimond Robert own goal.
Ochungo headed home Ronald Obele’s curling corner kick in the 21st minute.
Thomas Ochungo (shirt 20) celebrates with defender Willis Otong
Ochungo then turned provider with a long diagonal ball to Obele who beat Admin goalkeeper Patrick Wafula on the stroke of half time.
Bamukyaaye made it three a few minutes after restart of play in the second half and defender Robert Edimond put the ball into the net past his own goalkeeper on the hour mark.
Mark Bamukyaaye (right) scored Gaddafi’s third goalGaddafi players walk to the field of play prior to kick off
Gaddafi awaits to face the winner between Team Church and Admin who play in the second game on Sunday afternoon.
The final between Gaddafi and the North East region champions will be played on Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at Njeru.
Team Line Ups:
Gaddafi XI: Paul Mujampani (29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Bakari Magumba (4), William Otongo (13), Thomas Ochungo (20), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamunkyaye (8), Ngobi Pascal (31), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5)
Subs: Julius Sseguya (1), Ivan Wako (6), Sharif Ziraba (11), Asuman Bajampola (2), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7)
Head Coach: Michael Ssebagala
Assistant Coach: Salim Lubowa
Admin players walking to the field of play
Admin XI: Patrick Wafula (1), Vitus Obbo (5), Erasmus Okadapals (4), Robert Edimond (2), Ibrahim Pengere (28), Iddi Babu (39), Isaac Kisujju (9), Aaron Okoth (17),Walter Alele (45), Marco Bassy (19), Raymond Othieno (7)
Subs: Emmanuel Ojiambo (25), Isaac Bakole (6), Emmanuel Ochoko (14), Allan Kirunda (10), Fastino Oloka (21)
Team Officials:
Head coach: Nasibu Nditta
Assistant coach: Ivan Wani
L-R: Isa Masembe, Bakari Magumba, William Oloya, Ali Sabilla Chellangat, Patrick Wafula and Dick Okello moments before kick off at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Match No.7: Gaddafi (Nile Group) Vs Admin (Bukedi Group) *Behind closed doors
At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (10 am)
*Live stream on official FUFA Facebook Page with Timely updates on Twitter, Facebook and full match commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Gaddafi XI: Paul Mujampani (29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Bakari Magumba (4), William Otongo (13), Thomas Ochungo (20), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamunkyaye (8), Ngobi Pascal (31), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5)
Subs: Julius Sseguya (1), Ivan Wako (6), Sharif Ziraba (11), Asuman Bajampola (2), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7)
Head Coach: Michael Ssebagala
Assistant Coach: Salim Lubowa
Admin XI: Patrick Wafula (1), Vitus Obbo (5), Erasmus Okadapals (4), Robert Edimond (2), Ibrahim Pengere (28), Iddi Babu (39), Isaac Kisujju (9), Aaron Okoth (17),Walter Alele (45), Marco Bassy (19), Raymond Othieno (7)
Subs: Emmanuel Ojiambo (25), Isaac Bakole (6), Emmanuel Ochoko (14), Allan Kirunda (10), Fastino Oloka (21)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Saturday held the physical fitness tests for the national and international referees.
This was a day after the medical examination of these referees.
A total of 50 referees (23 FIFA) and 22 national referees underwent the tests at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru and StarTimes Stadium – Lugogo in Kampala.
Ali Kalyango and Ronald Mwesigwa supervised the crop of referees at Njeru, all of them international referees.
At Lugogo, Ronnie Kalema (Chairman FUFA Referees Standing Committee) alongside Rosebell Rwamuyamba, Ali Tomusange, JB Masiko, Kizito Rahman Nansubuga, Samuel Kayondo and Ndawula Muhammed Shaban.
Referees undertaking the drills at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
According to Kalema, this exercise is undertaken four times in a year in a bid to ascertain the level of fitness for the referees ahead of continental assignments and national events as the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, StarTimes FUFA Big League, Stanbic FUFA Uganda Cup, FUFA Drum among others.
Ronnie Kalema talks to the media after the drills at Lugogo
‘FUFA is here to deliver refereeing as we professionalize the game. The significance of physical fitness tests is to ensure quality of the referees in the country.’ Kalema noted.
FIFA Female Center Referee Shamira Nabadda
Rahman Kizito Nansubuga, an Instructor described the exercise as an annual event aimed at preparing referees for international and national league games.
‘These sessions also helped check on the endurance, speed and acceleration of referees to match the modern game.’ Kizito disclosed.
Female FIFA Assistant Referee Lydia Nantabo during the paces at Njeru Lydiia Nantabo and Jane Mutonyi both are FIFA Assistant RefereesSome of the male referees who were at LugogoFIFA Referees in physical fitness drills at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
This exercise is meant to establish their fitness levels as well as to update and refresh their knowledge and skills in the discharge of their abilities.
The objective was to update the participants on the Laws of the Game as well as evaluate their fitness and technical abilities for upcoming major competitions in the new season such as StarTimes Uganda Premier League, FUFA Drum, Stanbic Uganda Cup among others.
Some of the supervisors on duty at Lugogo
FIFA Referees Men:
Mashood Ssali, Alex Muhabi, Ali Sabilla Chellangat, William Oloya, Ronald Madanda
FUFA Referees Men:
Rajab Bakasambe, Deogratius Opio, George Olemu, Asadu Semere, Robert Donney, Paul Turyamureba, Nasser Mohammed Kirya. John Bosco Kalibala, Muzamiru Waiswa, Lucky Kasalirwe, Ali Kaddu Kizza
Dick Okello, Okello Lee, Ronald Katenya, Isa Masembe, Hakim Mulindwa, Okudra Emmanuel
FUFA Assistant Referees Men:
Robson Atusinguza, Paul Omara, Rahman Atiku, Ahmed Kakembo, Mustafa Mafumu, Samuel Mbabali, Juma Osire, Shafiq Lulenzi, Ibrahim Ssekanjako,Mathias Omunyira, Gilbert Ngyendo, Noah Friday, Timothy Gumisiriza
FIFA Assistant Referees Women:
Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Malex Nakito Nkumbi, Jane Mutonyi, Docus Atuhaire
FUFA Assistant Referees Women:
Elizabeth Nasolo, Eunice Tiwuwe, Oliver Nakito, Hawa Nyangoma
FIFA Beach Soccer Referees Men:
Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafiq, Ssenteza Mohammed, Kawaga Kennedy Bazlio
Match No.6: Luwero United (Buganda Region) 1-0 CATDA (Kampala Region)
Luwero United Football Club from Buganda Region earned sporting promotion to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
This followed a well worked out 1-0 win over Kampala region’s CATDA at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Saturday, 24 October 2020.
Joseph Justus Nkabirwa was the hero with the lone goal on the day scored in the third minute under a closed door arrangement because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Luwero United however endured to complete the match with a player less, following a red card to Sadat Mukembo after a second bookable offence in the 50th minute.
Luwero United players carry their head coach Paul Calvin Mugerwa after the match
‘We worked so hard to earn this promotion. The players and management had a goal which has been attained’ Luwero head coach Paul Calvin Mugerwa disclosed.
With the Kampala and Buganda regional play-offs done and dusted, focus will turn to the Eastern and North East regions.
Eastern has Gaddafi and Admin Football Clubs (facing each other on Sunday morning at 10 am) before North East region clubs Sansiro and Team Church will square up at 2 PM.
The final will be played on Tuesday, 27th October 2020.
