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  • Luwero United Vs CATDA Official Start Lists

    Luwero United Vs CATDA Official Start Lists

    2020 FUFA Regional Play-offs:

    Match No: 06 – Luwero United Vs CATDA

    Saturday, 24th October 2020

    FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12:00 PM) – Behind Closed Doors

    *Exclusive Coverage with live stream on FUFA Facebook page, timely updates on Facebook & Twitter and full commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Team Line Ups:

    Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe Sebanja (G.K – 18, Goalkeeper – Captain), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Joseph Justus Nkabirwa (12), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo

    Subs:

     Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1),  Kone Bright Kisapamungu (14), , Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

    *Shirt number in brackets

    Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

    *Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5) – Tied to play for Luwero United since he transferred to CATDA.

    CATDA XI: Ibrah Banaiya (G.K – 18), Dennis Ola (3 – Captain), Amed Ecotti Ndawuli (2), Brian Kasule (16), Mike Kintu (5), Alex Mawanda (10), Ivan Mayanja (12), Derrick Walugembe (8), Eric Ssebuguzi (20), Wiclifu Lusedha (11), Innocent Atiku (19)

    Subs:

     Arnold Mugenyi (13), Fahad Ssemwanga (15), Hafizi Khassim

    Team Officials: Joseph Babigumira (Head Coach), Musa Ndugga (Assistant Coach)

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Mashood Ssali

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth official: Alex Muhabi

    Referees Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa

    The Match Day Programme:

    7:00 HRS: Security Checks Completed

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

    10:30 HRS: Latest Arrivals of team 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 of warm ups

    11:10 HRS: Warming up depending on field condition

    11:40 HRS: End of warm ups

    11:42 HRS: 3 Minute warming for players

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

    11:49 HRS: Teams arrive at the final re-grouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the Fourth official

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

    11:55 HRS: Team Photos, Moment of Silence, Coin Toss

  • Luwero United Vs CATDA: Match Day Programme, officials confirmed

    Luwero United Vs CATDA: Match Day Programme, officials confirmed

    2020 FUFA Regional Play-offs:

    Match No: 06 – Luwero United Vs CATDA

    Saturday, 24th October 2020

    FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12:00 PM) – Behind Closed Doors

    *Exclusive Coverage with live stream on FUFA Facebook page, timely updates on Facebook & Twitter and full commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the official programme and the list of match officials prior to the long awaited contest between Buganda region champions Luwero United and Kampala victors CATDA.

    The match shall be held on Saturday, 24th October 2020, kicking off by noon. As like, the other play-off matches, there will be a live stream of the entire game on the official FUFA facebook page.

    The match will also be relied live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m with exciting and enticing expert commentary courtesy of Shafik Mutebi and Reagan Murekezzi.

    CATDA players walking to the field of play
    Luwero United XI that eliminated Buwambo United 4-2 in post match penalties. Normal time ended 0-0.

    The Programme:

    Pre-Match Meeting: Friday, 23rd October 2020 (7:30 PM – 8:00 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Match Day:

    7:00 HRS: Security Checks Completed

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

    10:30 HRS: Latest Arrivals of team 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 of warm ups

    11:10 HRS: Warming up depending on field condition

    11:40 HRS: End of warm ups

    11:42 HRS: 3 Minute warming for players

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

    11:49 HRS: Teams arrive at the final re-grouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the Fourth official

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

    11:55 HRS: Team Photos, Moment of Silence, Coin Toss

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Mashood Ssali

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth official: Alex Muhabi

    Referees Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa

  • CATDA overcome Edgars in a closely contested duel

    CATDA overcome Edgars in a closely contested duel

    2020 Kampala Regional League Play-off:

    Edgars 0-2 CATDA

    CATDA booked a place in the final against Luwero United after a 2-0 win over Edgars on Thursday.

    Ivan Mayanja scored two second half goals at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru in the 76th and 87th minutes.

    CATDA will now face Buganda region champion Luwero United on Saturday, 24th October 2020 to determine who makes it to the FUFA Big League.

    Luwero had earlier in the day ejected Buwambo United 4-2 in post match penalties after a goal-less draw in normal time.

    Team Line Ups:

    Edgars XI: Ashiraf Manshoor Lubega (G.K-20), Peter Onzima (15), Reagan Kirumira (11), Ayman Toure Twaha (13), Douglas Bithum (12), Juma Kasozi (10), Elvis Kenneth Kibbale (4), Saidi Mayanja (5), Gerald Hamya (9), Brian Omirambe (7), Paul Mbaziira (17)

    Subs: Samuel Ssali (G.K-1), Norman Ndyamuhaki (3), Simon Bazibu (2), Emma Lwanga (16), Isaac Kiberu (8), Bosco Makika (6)

    CATDA XI

    CATDA XI: Ibrah Banaiya (G.K – 18), Dennis Ola (3), Amed Ecotti Ndawuli (2), Brian Kasule (16), Mike Kintu (5), Alex Mawanda (10), Ivan Mayanja (12), Derrick Walugembe (8), Eric Ssebuguzi (20), Wiclifu Lusedha (11), Innocent Atiku (19)

    Subs: Arnold Mugenyi (13), Fahad Ssemwanga (15), Hafizi Khassim

    Match Officials:

    Referee: William Oloya

    Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

    Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

  • Goalkeeper Yawe stars in Buwambo United’s victory over Luwero United

    Goalkeeper Yawe stars in Buwambo United’s victory over Luwero United

    FUFA Regional Play-offs:

    Buganda: Buwambo United 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United

    Kampala: Edgars 0-2 CATDA

    Goalkeeper Farouk Yawe was the hero on the day for Luwero United, saving three penalties (one in normal play) during their 4-2 post match victory against Buwambo United.

    This was the first of the double header play-off matches as the FUFA Regional League play-offs kicked off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Thursday.

    Yawe, who is also the team captain for Luwero United saved a penalty in the 40th minute off Bernado Kateregga as normal time ended goal-less.

    Then in the shoot out, he stopped Alex Kiyegga and Ronald Seku’s kicks from the penalty mark.

    Action between Buwambo United and Luwero United at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
    Buwambo United XI Vs Luwero
    Luwero United XI Vs Buwambo

    Luwero United scorers in the post match penalties were Joshua Kigozi, Joseph Nkabirwa, Ivan Nambafu Pepera and Tadeo Ddumba.

    Buwambo United’s two penalties converted came from captain Saul Ntambazi and William Kinene.

    Now Luwero United will face CATDA in Saturday’s final to determine which club qualifies to the 2020-21 Star Times FUFA Big League.

    Friday, 23rd October 2020 is a rest day for both clubs.

    Team Start Lists:

    Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)

    Subs: Henry Musisi (1),  William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)

    Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)

    Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1),  Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

    *Shirt number in brackets

    Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

    The match officials with the team captains prior to kick off

    Match officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: Ali Sabilla

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

  • Edgars Vs CATDA Start Lists

    Edgars Vs CATDA Start Lists

    FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

    Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

    Match No.5: Edgars Vs CATDA (2 PM)

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

    Edgars XI: Ashiraf Manshoor Lubega (G.K-20), Peter Onzima (15), Reagan Kirumira (11), Ayman Toure Twaha (13), Douglas Bithum (12), Juma Kasozi (10), Elvis Kenneth Kibbale (4), Saidi Mayanja (5), Gerald Hamya (9), Brian Omirambe (7), Paul Mbaziira (17)

    Subs:

    Samuel Ssali (Goalkeeper -1), Norman Ndyamuhaki (3), Simon Bazibu (2), Emma Lwanga (16), Isaac Kiberu (8), Bosco Makika (6)

    CATDA XI: Ibrah Banaiya (G.K – 18), Dennis Ola (3), Amed Ecotti Ndawuli (2), Brian Kasule (16), Mike Kintu (5), Alex Mawanda (10), Ivan Mayanja (12), Derrick Walugembe (8), Eric Ssebuguzi (20), Wiclifu Lusedha (11), Innocent Atiku (19)

    Subs:

    Arnold Mugenyi (13), Fahad Ssemwanga (15), Hafizi Khassim

    The center referee for the match is FIFA Referee William Oloya. He will be assisted by Isa Masembe and Lydia Nantabo assistants respectively.

    Mashood Ssali is the fourth official and Amin Bbosa Nkono shall be the referee’s assessor.

    Kick off is 2 on Thursday, 22nd October 2020.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: William Oloya

    Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

    Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

  • AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Local based players to join 20 man Cranes Squad summoned for double header against South Sudan

    AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Local based players to join 20 man Cranes Squad summoned for double header against South Sudan

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 20 man squad of foreign based players for the two AFCON 2021 Qualifiers against South Sudan to be played between 9th and 17th November 2020.

    The announcement of the squad was made during the Press conference held on Thursday morning at FUFA House in Mengo. Mckinstry was flanked at the press conference by his 1st Assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru.

    Mckinstry was flanked at the press conference by his 1st Assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru.

    In addition to this list of foreign based players, a further selection of Uganda Premier League players will be added to the final squad following further assessment of their current preparedness by the national team technical staff.

    The 20 man Squad summoned.

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Magoola Jamal Salim (Al Hilal Omdruman, Sudan)

    Denis Onyango, the team captain passes the ball in training.
    Goalkeeper Salim Jamal and striker Edrisa Lubega at Lugogo

    Defenders: Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds FK, Sweden), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Timothy Denis Awany (Sport Club Ironi Ashdod, Israel), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, Democratic Republic of Congo), Alex Kakuba (CD Cova Piedade, Portugal), Elvis Bwomono (Southend United, England)

    Left fullback Joseph Ochaya races to the ball

    Midfielders: Michael Azira (Chicago Fire, USA), Khalid Aucho (Misr Lel Makasa, Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Allan Okello (Paradou, Algeria)

    Fahad Bayo and Allan Okello lauching an attack in the game against Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in 2019. Both players are in the Sqaud.

    Forwards: Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Ittihad Alexandria, Egypt), Alexis Bbakka (UMEA, Sweden), Fahad Bayo (Ironi Ashdod, Israel), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), William Kizito Luwagga (Hapoel, Israel), Uche Ikpeazu (Wycombe Wanderers, England), Edirisa Lubega (Paide Linnameeskond, Estonia)

    Uche Mubiru(R) with his new manager at Wycombe Wanderers, Gareth Ainsworth

    Media in attendance at the Press Conference

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry during the press conference in Mengo announcing the Squad

  • Kampala Region Play-offs: Edgars Vs CATDA Match Officials confirmed

    Kampala Region Play-offs: Edgars Vs CATDA Match Officials confirmed

    FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

    Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

    Match No.5: Edgars Vs CATDA (2 PM)

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

    The center referee for the Edgars versus CATDA match is FIFA Referee William Oloya.

    He will be assisted by Isa Masembe and Lydia Nantabo assistants respectively.

    Mashood Ssali is the fourth official and Amin Bbosa Nkono shall be the referee’s assessor.

    Kick off is 2 on Thursday, 22nd October 2020.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: William Oloya

    Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

    Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

  • Buwambo United Vs Luwero United Team Lists, Match Officials

    Buwambo United Vs Luwero United Team Lists, Match Officials

    FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

    Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

    Match No.4: Buwambo United Vs Luweero United

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (10 am) with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

    Match officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: Ali Sabilla

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Team Start Lists:

    Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)

    Subs: Henry Musisi (1),  William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)

    Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)

    Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1),  Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

    *Shirt number in brackets

    Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

  • Kitara edge Kiboga Young to StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    Kitara edge Kiboga Young to StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs (Final):

    Kitara 1-0 Kiboga Young

    Kitara Football Club got promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the season 2020-21.

    This followed a well worked out 1-0 win against Kiboga Young during the final of the promotional play-offs played on Wednesday, 21st October 2020.

    Striker Brian Muluuli Mayanja was the hero with a great header on 55 minutes after being assisted by team captain Maxwel Owachagui.

    Mark Twinamatisko, head coach at Kitara saluted the character of his charges.

    ‘We played our hearts out and the players were all committed. I salute them in a special way’ Twinamatisko stated.

    Kitara now joins the two other promoted clubs; Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) who were promoted earlier.

  • Exclusive Live coverage: Regional League play-offs on Facebook, 102.1 FUFA fm

    Exclusive Live coverage: Regional League play-offs on Facebook, 102.1 FUFA fm

    FUFA has confirmed that another set of mouth watering games involving 16 FUFA Regional clubs and FUFA Women Elite League will swing into action on Thursday 22nd October 2020.

    All the action will be Exclusively live on 1021. FUFA fm and Facebook- Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    There will be 12 FUFA Regional Legaue Playoff matches and One (1) FUFA Women Elite League Play off.

    According to the FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, all these 13 matches will be broadcast Exclusively Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Facebook- Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    Kitara team captain Maxwel Owachgui during the post match interviews.

    ‘In the new normal where the fans have not been able to access the playing venue, FUFA is committed to broadcast live the proceedings from all the matches to the fans at the convenience in their home steads, offices and on their mobile phones with excellent live streaming. We remain indebted to serve you at all times’ Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Director remarks.

    The play offs will kick off with a double header of Buganda Region Teams as Buwambo FC engages Luweero United during the early kick off at 10 a.m

    Then, Edgars Youth will entertain CATDA in the subsequent fixture at 2pm in the Kampala Region battle.

    One of the pitch side cameramen on duty to capture all the action in Njeru.
    Social media team on duty

    Regional play offs:

    21st October 2020 – Arrival of Buwambo United, Edgars, Catda, Luweero United

    Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United Vs Luweero United – 10 am (Njeru)

    Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars Vs Catda – 2 pm (Njeru)

    23rd October 2020 – Rest Day

    24th October 2020 – Final: Buwambo United or Luweero United Vs Edgars Vs Catda – 12 pm (Njeru)

    24th October 2020 – Arrival of Gadafi, Sansiro, Admin, Team Church

    Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gadafi Vs Admin – 10 am (Njeru)

    North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro Vs Team Church – 2 pm (Njeru)

    26th October 2020 – Rest Day

    27th October 2020 -Final: Gadafi or Admin 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

    3rd November 2020: Asubo Gafford Vs Tooro Queens

  • StarTimes FUFA Big League – Play off Final: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Team Lists

    StarTimes FUFA Big League – Play off Final: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Team Lists

    StarTimes FUFA Big League (Promotional Play-off Final):

    Wednesday, 21 October 2020: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young

    At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)

    *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media Play forms

    The promotional play off final to determine the third club that will play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League shall be played on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 between Kitara and Kiboga Young at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 pm).

    The winner will earn a berth to the top tier division of the country to join UPDF and MYDA who secured direct slots after the StarTimes FUFA Big League season was abruptly brought to an end because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

    Here are the official team start lists released by the respective teams.

    Kitara XI: Jamil Kiyemba (Goalkeeper – 01), Yasin Mubiru (06), Patrick Mugume (23), Musa Docca (22), Maxwel Owachgiu (02), Daniel Patrick Ekoyu (13), Jamil Kisitu Nvule (04), Benon Mike Baguku (10), Pius Mbidde (19), Brian Mululi Mayanja (08), George Senkaba (09)

    Subs: Ivan Akera (29), Phillip Ssempira (15), Denis Monday (17), , Peter Lumoro (21), Samuel Adibo (03), Vicent Kasoki (07)

    *Shirt numbers in Brackets

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach: Mark Twinamatisko

    Assistant coach: Lawrence Bakilanze

    Kiboga Young XI: Stephen Makumba (Goalkeeper – 18), Julies Kizito (2), Godwin Kitagenda (12), Pascal Irasa (5), Beimos Opio (27), Solomon Ewol (23), Jamaldine Buchochera (24), Yahaya Luuti (15), Sula Wambede (10), Godfrey Otika (30), Brian Olega (11)

    Subs: Luka Okori (13), Alex Kapyo (6), Peter Otai (3), Edmond Wamboka (7), Ibrahim Gidudu (8), Cyoef Lubangakene (16), Akiram Munyoro (25)

    *Shirt Numbers in Brackets

    Team officials:

    Head coach: Richard Makumbi

    Assistant coach: Muhammad Wasswa

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Alex Muhabi

    1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

    Fourth officials: William Oloya

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (Wednesday, 12th October 2020 – 12 pm)
  • Preview: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young lock horns for remaining UPL slot

    Preview: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young lock horns for remaining UPL slot

    2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Final:

    Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)

    At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media platforms)

    On Wednesday, 21st October 2020, Kitara and Kiboga Young Football Club shall square off during the final of the StarTimes FUFA Big League promotional play-off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    To make it to the final, Hoima based Kitara overcame Mbale’s Kataka 7-6 in post match penalties after a goal-less draw in normal time during the first encounter.

    The second game witnessed Kiboga Young out-muscle Ndejje University 3-1 with strikes coming from captain Jamaldine Buchochera, Brian Olega and Sula Wambede.

    Ndejje University had got the opening goal via a Sulaiman Tumusiime’s kick from the penalty spot.

    Kitara FC team that overcame Kataka 7-6 in spot-kicks on Monday

    Prior to the final game, the two coaches of the respective sides are positive and ready to deliver their best.

    ‘We are not leaving anything to chance. Football is maracado. It is termed the beautiful game of hard work. We have worked hard and ready to qualify for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League’ Richard Makumbi, head coach at Kiboga Young remarked.

    Richard Makumbi, Kiboga Young head coach during training on Tuesday, 20th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    His counterpart at Kitara FC Mark Twinamatisko also expressed the readiness to register success.

    ‘Kitara Football Club is ready to make face Kiboga Young in the final. We are physically ready with no injuries and mentally strong’ Twinamatisko revealed.

    Key players to watch:

    The StarTimes FUFA Big League top scorer from the regular season, Brian Muluuli Mayanja of Kitara is one of the players to key watch of all.

    Others are captain Maxwell Owachgui, goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba, creative midfielder Jamil Nvule Kisitu, the ‘age-less’ defender Musa Docca and striker George Senkaaba.

    The Kiboga Young star players are goalkeeper Steven Mukomba, captain Jamadlin Buchochera, their top scorer Luka Okori, Pascal Irasa, Brian Olega and Gody Otika among others.

    Kitara FC players stretch during the last training on Tuesday at Njeru

    Meanwhile, FUFA has confirmed the match officials who will officiate this eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.

    The game will kick off by 12 pm and will be streamlined live on FUFA TV and across all the FUFA official social media platforms.

    Kitara Football Clubs during the paces at Njeru

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Alex Muhabi

    1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

    Fourth officials: William Oloya

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

  • Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Match Officials confirmed

    Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Match Officials confirmed

    2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Final:

    Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)

    At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on all official FUFA Social Media platforms)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match officials who will officiate the eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.

    All the officials are FIFA badge holders.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Alex Muhabi

    1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

    Fourth officials: William Oloya

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Alex Muhabi, FIFA Center Referee
    Dick Okello is first assistant referee
    Isa Masembe will be the second assistant referee
    William Oloya will be the fourth official
  • Kitara, Kiboga Young to vie for 16th StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    Kitara, Kiboga Young to vie for 16th StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Play offs:

    1st Semi-final: Kataka 0 (6) – 0 (7) Kitara

    2nd Semi-final: Kiboga Young 3-1 Ndejje University

    Wednesday, 21st October 2020 – Final: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Kitara will square up with Kiboga in the final of the promotional play-offs this Wednesday, 21st October 2020 under closed doors.

    In the first semi-final, Kitara ejected Kataka 7-6 in post match penalties after normal time had ended goal-less.

    Denis Monday, Phillip Sempira, Samuel Adibo, Patrick Mugume, Musa Docca, skipper Maxwell Owachgiu and Dan Ekoyu scored for Kitara

    Peter Lumolo missed his kick.

    Emmanuel Mukisa, Joel Baba Onziku, Hassan Wadenga, Moses Ssekasana, Azizi Nambobi and Nassur Nandala scored for Kataka.

    Yusuf Ezama and team captain Peter Lusimbula were denied by goalkeeper Denis Kiyimba.

    The second game was won by Kiboga Young, who came from a goal down to beat Ndejje University 3-1.

    Ndejje University scored a first half goal through Sula Tumusiime’s kick from the penalty mark after 35 minutes.

    Kitara XI

    Kiboga Young returned an energized party, complete from the first half team, scoring three goals in the closing stanza.

    Captain Jamaldine Buchochera, Brian Olega and Sula Wambede scored the goals for Kiboga Young, a side coached by Richard Makumbi, arguably the most successful tactician in Uganda who has promoted most clubs.

    Moment of silence before the Kiboga Young and Ndejje University game

    Before the start of both matches, there was a special occasion dedicated to all those who succumbed to COVID-19 with a moment of silence.

    The final will be played on Wednesday with the winner making to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.

  • FUFA’s Achievements with Member Associations

    The growth of FUFA Membership calls for strong organization through proper structures to handle the day to day activities at various levels in the Regions.

    Click FUFA Member Associations Annual Newsletter

    With FUFA Membership now at 34 now, there is need to improve service delivery and operations between FUFA Secretariat in Mengo and the other organs of FUFA. The recruitment of eight Regional General Secretaries has helped improve on the Reporting Systems which trickles down to the District Football Associations (DFAs) for a proper Evaluation System. 

    The current system also calls for proper administration, accountability of finances (Financial Assistance Programme) and activities which must be enforced.

    FUFA Achievements

    • FUFA has continued to give financial support to its members; UGX 25M per Member Association (MA) each year.
    • Improved operations between FUFA Secretariat and the Delegates/Members of FUFA following the creation of the Member Associations Offices (SIGs Offices, RFAs)
    • Recruited 8 Regional General Secretaries all paid by FUFA to handle daily operations
    • Football related wrangles that existed in some RFAs or DFAs have been addressed in areas like Kalangala –Buganda RFA, Sebei sub-region in Eastern RFA, Kyenjojo, Bundibugyo -Kitara RFA and Northern Region.
    • Admitted new members to the FUFA Assembly– Uganda Football Players Association, Futsal Association of Uganda and National Women Football Leagues.
    • Women representation in the Assembly has increased and now stands at eight.
    • At least one Delegate travels with the National team on each foreign trip
    • Leader of Delegation (LOD) of the National team is a reserve of the FUFA Exco Member
    • FUFA has developed a working guide (FUFA Land Acquisition Manual) that encourages Member Associations to find land to donate to FUFA for development of the game.
    • The Member Associations and Clubs have organised their Annual General Assemblies as required by the FUFA Statutes.
    • FUFA provides monthly facilitation to Delegates (Amounting UGX 528M)
    • Acquired Medical Insurance for Delegates and Members of the Executive Committee

    At the 92nd FUFA General Assembly in 2015 held in Soroti, FUFA approved the Regional Football Association Strategy where the following interventions were made to the eight (8) Regions;

    1. Financial Assistance of 240m UGX in 2017
    2. The Balls Distribution Programme
    3. The Education Plan
    4. Supervision & Mentorship
    5. Offices with Facilities
    6. Infrastructure

    FUFA’s 34 Members

    The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:

    a) The 16 FUFA Super League clubs

    b) The FUFA Big League

    c) The 8 Regional Associations

    d) The Uganda Football Players Association

    e) The Uganda Women Football Association

    f) The Uganda Football Coaches Association

    g) The Uganda Football Referees Association

    h) The Uganda Beach-Soccer Association

    i) The Uganda Schools Football Association 

    j) The Uganda Youth Football Association 

    k) The Futsal Association Uganda

    l) Women Football Leagues

  • Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University Team Line Ups

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University Team Line Ups

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Under Closed  Doors)

    *Live on FUFA TV (You-Tube) & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Ali Ssabila

    1st Assistant Referee: Issa Masembe

    2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: William Oloya

    Match Assessor: Amin Bbosa

    Kiboga Young XI: Stephen Makumba (G.K), Julies Kizito (2), Godwin Kitagenda (12), Pascal Irasa (5), Beimos Opio (27), Solomon Ewol (23), Jamaldine Buchochera (24), Yahaya Luuti (15), Sula Wambede (10), Godfrey Otika (30), Brian Olega (11)

    Subs: Luka Okori (13), Alex Kapyo (6), Peter Otai (3), Edmond Wamboka (7), Ibrahim Gidudu (8)

    Head coach: Richard Makumbi

    Assistant coach: Muhammad Wasswa

    Ndejje University XI: Jeans Wokorach (13- GK), Solomon Akodi (20), Ronald Kasango (16), Hamim Ssemakula (3), Benard Katetemera (15), Richardson Asaba (14), Simon Ngore (8), Adolfo Onek (17), Sula Tumusiime (19), Francis Onekalit (10), Nicholas Luzige (18)

    Subs: Fred Nyekorach (1), Vicent Abigaba (27), Rogers Atube (26), Brian Ssali (7), Martin Owalamu (31)

    Head coach: Raymond Timothy Komakech

  • Kataka Vs Kitara Team Lists – StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs

    Kataka Vs Kitara Team Lists – StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs

    FUFA Big League Play offs (Semi-finals) – Monday, 19th October 2020:

    Kataka Vs Kitara – 10 am

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

    *Both matches at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Closed Doors) – Live Feed on FUFA TV – You-Tube Channel (102.1 FUFA f.m)

    Kataka XI: Edward Kasibante (01), Noah Kizito (09), Peter Lusimbula (08), Tiff Kahandi (16), Hassan Wadenga (05), Azizi Nambobi (18), Yasin Mukiibi (07), Swamad Okur(06), Emmanuel Mukisa (20), Nassur Nandala (14), Yusuf Ezama (10)

    Subs: Solomon Okello (22), Joel Baba Onziku (12), Moses Ssekasana (03), Wilber Wamala (04), Ashraf Mulindi (17)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Head Coach: Godfrey Toldo

    Assistant Coach: Martin Wanyheya

    Other officials: Hassan Kirunda, Ibrahim Maruti

    Kitara XI:

    Jamil Kiyemba (01), Maxwel Owachgiu (02), Samuel Adibo (03), Jamil Kisitu Nvule (04), Yasin Mubiru (06), Vicent Kasoki (07), Brian Mululi Mayanja (08), George Senkaba (09), Daniel Patrick Ekoyu (13), Musa Docca (22), Patrick Mugume (23)

    Subs: Ivan Akera (29), Benon Mike Baguku (10), Phillip Ssempira (15), Denis Monday (17), Pius Mbidde (19), Peter Lumoro (21)

    Head Coach: Mark Twinamatisko

    Assistant coach: Lawrence Bakilanze

    FUFA Big League Play offs (Semi-finals) – Monday, 19th October 2020:

    Kitara Vs Kataka – 10 am

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

    *Both matches at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Closed Doors)

    Match officials:

    Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

    1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    2nd Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    Fourth Official: Alex Muhabi

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

  • Pictorial: FUFA staff on duty at the 96th General Assembly

    Pictorial: FUFA staff on duty at the 96th General Assembly

    FUFA held its 96th Ordinary General Assembly on 17th October 2020 at Silver Springs Hotel- Bugolobi.

    The Ordinary Assembly is statutory and must be held every year as per FUFA Statutes.

    The entire preparations are done by the FUFA Secretariat headed by Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

    He assigned his staff to execute the work. Here are pictorial moments showing staff on duty.

    Inside the hall that hosted the FUFA Assembly and organised by FUFA staff
    L_R Sharon Nalunga, Robinah Ayesiga, Sarah Birungi, Babirye Saudah and Esther Musoke were at the registration desk to welcome the guests
    Financial dicussion on the agenda? FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga and FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza in a deep discussion sharing ideas before the Assembly started
    FUFA Finance Officer Muhammud Kalema (L) with former FUFA President John Baptist Semanobe. Kalema served under Semanobe’s administration
    Former FUFA President John Baptist Semanobe registers under the close supervision of FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and other staff.
    My brand must be visible: FUFA Competitions Officer Phoebe Kutamba (L) places a FUFA pin on the jacket of Onduparaka CEO Edison Shaban
    FUFA CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu talking to NBS TV’s Grace Mbabazi
    Kenyi Swalley, the FUFA Member Associations Officer
    Phoebe Kutamba with FUFA Electoral Committee Member Ritah Aliguma (L)
    Communication staff Conrad Musiime at the Assembly
    Jimmy Ssebale helps the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo sanitize
    All Rounder: Hamza Nsereko Africana reserved time to assist the videography crew who were live-streaming the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly
    Let’s enjoy a selfie in the absence of our boss: Jarvis Ahumuza (L) and Ahmed Hussein
    L-R Officer in the Office of CEO Richard Ssemanda, FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi and GFUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza all attentive during the Assembly
    Checking on Finance and Compliance issues in the FUFA activity report- Finance Director Julian Namuganga (L) and FUFA Deputy CEO-Governance Sam Bakiika
    Do we have enough money on accounts? Planning to make sure all is fine with Finances: Finance Officers Joseph Walusimbi (L) and Muhammud Kalema
    L-R Leilah Nankya, Emma Atiek, Ahmed Hussien and National Teams’ Manager Ntege Patrick
    Deep football discussion in a tight corner- Meddy Matovu and Ntege Patrick
    MAsks on, No smiles but all is OK: 102.1 FUFA fm’s Tendo Musoko, Julius Mutebi and Abu Zikusooka had a busy day at office providing updates to the public
    Events Manager Leilah Nankya checking on the presents that were presented to the Special Guests at the Assembly
    Please make sure all is in order: Richard Semanda, Jarvis Ahumuza, Emma Kazoora and Alex Kasirye did a commendable job with Video, power point presentations and live stream of the Assembly
    Smart men on duty but very serious: 102.1 FUFA fm Administrator Meddy Ssengendo, Julius Bazekketa and Consta Allii
    Are you getting photos on time? Photographer John Batanudde seems to ask Graphics Designer Bashir Ibrahim and Joel Muyita
    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein proudly shows off the activity report copy
    The IT and Media team on duty
    FUFA staff (L-R) Babirye Saudah, Sarah Birungi, Leilah Nankya and Phoebe Kutamba helping birthday boy UOC President William Blick to serve the cake
    Sarah Birungi helping out the Delegates to receive their packages
    Sharon Nalunga giving attention to the Delegates to receive their packages
    FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke made sure the Delegates were well handled with packages
    The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in a media inter-face with the media moments after the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly