21st September – 5th October (Venues – Njeru & Gulu)
Three Ugandan referees have been confirmed for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament.
These are Alex Muhabi (center referee) and two assistant referees – Ronald Katenya and Musa Balikoowa.
FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi is among the Ugandans shortlisted.
By and large, there are 20 referees who will handle this two week’s tournament that shall be played over in two venues – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru and Pece Stadium, Gulu.
Others are from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar , South Sudan and Somalia.
Two of these are females – Jonesia Kabakama from Tanzania and Kenya’s Jane Cherono.
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has released the regulations for the forthcoming CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup that will be hosted in Uganda.
These regulations have been signed by stamped by the CECAFA President Mutasim Gafar and Secretary General Nicholas Musonye.
These have 20 Articles entailing the different parameters of objectives, right to participate, format of competition, qualifications of players and coaches, trophy and medals, registration of players, team colours & match coordination, tournament organization, Doping, Organizing Committee, CECAFA and host member responsibilities, protests & appeals, cheating & fraud, disciplinary, match reports, broadcast & publicity rights as well as CAF & FIFA Regulations.
The Sudan national U20 football team has today afternoon jetted into the country ahead of the kickoff of the CECAFA U20 challenge championship that kicked off this Saturday at the Pece War Memorial stadium in in Gulu.
The 25 man delegation of 17 players and 8 officials arrived in the country at midday and straight away headed to Gulu district where they will play their group A matches.
FUFA Executive member Hamid Juma was among the officials who received the Sudan delegationSome of the Sudan youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
Sudan was pitted in group A against Djibouti whom they face in the opening fixture before hosts Uganda start their own title challenge against Eritrea.
Sudan becomes the second team arrived in the country after Djibouti that arrived earlier on Saturday last week to acclimatize to the conditions before the commencement of the tournament.
Burundi and South Sudan teams among others confirmed them arrival for today whereas the Kenyan contingent is expected in the country tomorrow (Thursday).
Sudan delegation upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
The two-week-long tournament will have games in two venues with the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru being the second venue that will be hosting group B and C matches.
Groups:
A: Uganda (Hosts), Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti (Based in Gulu)
B: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
C: Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical team has released the final list of 20 players for the forthcoming COSAFA Championship from 20th to 29th September 2019 in Mauritius.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa announced the final squad on Sunday evening immediately after the second practice match against FUFA Women Elite League select team at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The match ended 3-1 in favor of the National team. Skipper Nalukenge Juliet scored a brace and Musibika Stella netted the other goal.
Uganda Girls U17 forward Juliet Nalukenge in action against FWEL select team
The list has 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 6 forwards.
Kawempe Muslim SS has the highest number of players with 6, Mukono High School 3 players in the final list while Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga has 2 players that will travel to Mauritius.
Final squad
Nyayenga Daphine (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), and Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated).
Defenders -Akadinda Gilian (Olila HS), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim SS), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS) and Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings).
Midfielders are Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy HS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nadunga Bira (Olila HS), Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen (Mukono HS), and Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS).
Forwards Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS) Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono HS), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Kunihira Margret (Kawempe Muslim), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS)
‘We have had enough time to test all the players and finally came up with the final list that will represent the country in COSAFA. Teamwork is our strength and the attitude of the players is high. We are ready to compete with the best’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
Kawempe Muslim SS forward Nalukenge Juliet was given the responsibility to lead the team as the captain.
The team will travel to Mauritius on Wednesday 18th September after completing 10 days camped at the FUFA Technical Center.
Uganda Girls U17 forward Margaret Kunihira passing the ball during the practice match against FWEL select team on Sunday
On Friday 20th September 2019, Uganda will play the first group A match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis then face the hosts on Sunday 22nd September before finalizing the group matches with Comoros on Tuesday 24th September at the MFA Technical Facility.
The top two teams in group A and B will qualify for the semifinals.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 IX that started in the practice match against FWEL Select
The Uganda U17 National team (Hippos) scored goals for fun as they faced Busoga United FC in an entertaining practice match played at the FUFA Technical CentrE in Njeru on Sunday evening.
Charles Lwanga and Najib Yiga scored for the Hippos in the first half of the game while Sadam Masereka had a hattrick written on his name together with Ivan Asaba and Said Mayanja’s goals made it seven for the Hippos.
The team assistant coach Hamzah Lutalo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is amazed by his boys’ performance and seeing a steady process ahead of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup.
Uganda U20 defender heading the ball towards Busoga United goal
‘It was a nice exhibition from the boys. I am delighted that the boys are putting into action what we have been practicing. Scoring goals has been one of our challenges and step by step we are overcoming it therefore if we continue this way, we shall go places’ Said Lutalo
Uganda U20 forward Charles Lwanga challenging Busoga Utd Goalkeeper in the practice match
Uganda is preparing the team for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be played in Gulu and Njeru.
Hippos first half XI
Joseph Kafumbe, Watambala Karim, Ashraf Zizinga, Najib Yiga, Frank Sebuufu and Charle Lwanga.
Second half team
Denis Otim, Kevin Ssekimbega, Aziz Kayondo, Garvin Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Sekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Ismail Mugulusi, Ivan Asaba, Thomas Kakaire and Saddam Masereka.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U20 team that started against Busoga United in practice match
The FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who is the chairman Local Organising Committee of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 21st September to 5th October 2019 led a strong delegation to Northern Uganda for another round of inspection of facilities in Gulu- one of the host towns for the regional tourney.
The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza and Nicholas Musonye the Secretary General of CECAFA together with FUFA Cub Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the trip early today.
Pece Stadium in Gulu was zeroed on by the organisers with the help of the local leaders led by Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi as the host venue.
Musonye and his team inspected the stadium, hotels and training grounds that are going to be used by the teams in the group that will play its games in the northern Uganda district.
The officials first went to Gulu district offices where they met and held a brief meeting with the district chairman who later led them to Pece stadium for a guided tour of the facilities as Musonye carefully observed and made recommendations to be worked on before action gets underway next week.
‘We have inspected the stadium’s field of play, training grounds and hotels. I am certain we have all that we need for the tournament to be played here. We have also identified areas that need to be worked on and be improved upon which we have told management to handle. They have promised and committed themselves to do that within the deadlines. We are confident they will keep their word. Otherwise Pece stadium and Gulu will host matches’ Musonye emphasized.
Musonye and team in a moment sharing ideas
St. Joseph’s College Layibi and Gulu High school play grounds will be used as training grounds for the teams that will be based in Gulu.
‘I have been following the FUFA Drum tournament and I am impressed by the crowds that watch this competition. I have seen Gulu is one of those places with amazing crowds and only hope that the fans will come and watch the CECAFA U20 -Uganda 2019. I want to commend FUFA for choosing Gulu as one of the host cities and I am certain the football loving people of this beautiful place will enjoy the action the way they love the FUFA Drum’
Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye and CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye in a deep discussion while pointing at an area that needs attention at one of the selected training grounds.
Action gets underway next week on September 21st as teams start to arrive officially on the September 18th. However Djibouti is already in Kampala for acclimatization of the weather ahead of the tournament.
One of the hotels to be used during the tournamentA group photo of the team from CECAFA, FUFA and Gulu top officialsCECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye during the interview session with local media on Friday in Gulu
Relatedly there will be a press conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala at 10am on Saturday 14th September to be addressed by CECAFA Secretary General and Local Organising Committee Chairman in regard to the preparations of the tournament.
MAIN PHOTO: Gulu District chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi (2nd from R) , leads CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye during the inspection of Pece Stadum in Gulu on Friday.
The Uganda National Football Team of U20 players entered day two of residential camp and training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe.
The team is preparing for the forthcoming U20 CECAFA Challenge Cup that commences on 21st of September, 2019 and ends on 5th October.
The team will be stay in camp in Njeru until when they travel to the city allocated to them for the tournament.
The Uganda U20 players during the drills at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye has confirmed that CECAFA has been briefed on the possibility of using three of the eight FUFA regions during the tournament but the final decision will be announced at the press conference set for Saturday 14th September 2019 at Imperial Royale.
Assistant coach Hamza Lutalo says they are yet to release any players from the sqaud summoned as some are still with their clubs with engagements.
Training resumes on Saturday morning at 9am FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Uganda U17 Women’s national team 2-1 Kampala Select team
FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Uganda’s Fixtures COSAFA Championship
20th September 2019 – Uganda vs Zambia
22nd September 2019 – Uganda vs Mauritius
24th September 2019 – Comoros vs Uganda
Uganda U17 Women’s national team put up a remarkable performance to overcome Kampala Select team in a practice match played on Wednesday morning at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team that entered camp on Sunday played their first practice game as they continue with preparations ahead of the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship that will take place between 20th– 29th September in Mauritius.
A spirited display saw the team under the stewardship of Ayub Khalifa win the test game 2-1 thanks to goals from captain Juliet Nalukenge and Shakira Nyinagahirwa.
Second-half substitute Ronah Nantege scored the consolation for the Kampala Select side that largely comprised of students from Kawempe Muslim and Mukono High School.
The national team had a couple of chances before Nyinagahirwa broke the deadlock but Nalukenge and Fauzia Najjemba were fluffed many.
As early as the 5th minute, Nalukenge beat the entire Kampala select defence but failed to find the target.
Moments later, Najjemba went through on goal but her attempted lobe over the goalkeeper sailed a few inches over the bar.
Nyinagahirwa broke the deadlock at the 20th minute mark when she tapped home past advancing goalkeeper Esther Akujo in goal for Kampala Select team.
Uganda U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba (black) in action during the practice match
Najjemba was the provider for the goal with her long pass cutting across the defence line and met Nyinagahirwa at the far post. She calmly controlled and slotted the ball into the back of the net.
There were two changes for the national team made before the break introducing Maureen Nangozi and Catherine Nabukeera for Zaitun Namaganda and Kevin Nakachwa respectively.
The duration of the game was two hours with each half lasting 60 minutes.
In the second stanza, the rest of the players got the chance to play and the coach indicated, the practice match helped him assess the progress realised so far and where they need to improve.
“It was a good performance by the girls and I think we benefited a lot from the challenge we got from our opponents.
It is important to gauge where we stand and I am optimistic we will continue to improve in areas where we struggled today’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
Uganda Girls U17 Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
Uganda was invited to take part in the 2019 COSAFA championship and is placed in Group A alongside hosts Mauritius, Comoros and Zambia.
Group B has South Africa, Botswana, Seychelles and Madagascar with the tournament 20th -20th September 2019.
The team will be trimmed to a final list of 20 players that will travel for the tournament in Mauritius.
Uganda U17 Starting XI
Daphine Nanyenga, Esther Adokole, Partricia Akiror, Stella Musibika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Zaitun Namaganda, Margaret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba
Uganda Girls U17 players having a water break during the practice match against Kampala Select
Full squad
GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martyrs), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).
DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim) Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), Akiror Patricia) and Shamirah Boonabaana.
MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings) Kyomuhendo Sumayah (Kawempe Muslim).
FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 players celebrating Shakira Nyinagahirwa’s goal
The Uganda girls U-17 going through drills at the FIFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Sunday
Uganda Girls U17 National team has officially kicked off preparations for COSAFA U17 Championship with a single training session on Sunday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
30 players attended the training that was conducted by the head coach Ayub Khalifa and his assistant Hadijah Namuyanja.
Squad photo of the Uganda Girls U17 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
The squad will be reduced to 20 players that will travel to Mauritius on 18th September for the tournament.
‘We have officially begun training at the FUFA Technical Centre. All the players we summoned have shown up. We shall select 20 best players that will represent the country in Mauritius’ said Head Coach Ayub
Head Coach Ayub Khalifa during training
There will be double training sessions on Monday 9th September at 9: 00 am and 4:00 pm.
According to the camping program, there will be two build-up matches on Wednesday 11th September and Sunday 15th September.
The team is expected to have 10 camping days before flying to Mauritius for the Championship.
Uganda is in group A and will play the first game on 20th September with Zambia, Mauritius on 22nd September and Comoros in the last group Match.
Uganda U17 girls observing a moment of prayer before training
Players in Training:
GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martyrs), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).
DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), and Shamirah Boonabaana.
MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings) Kyomuhendo Sumayah (Kawempe Muslim).
FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).
Goalkeeper Joan Namusisi of Mukono High in training on Sunday
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 players in training at FUFA Technical center
Uganda Girls U17 provisional squad of 30 players has been summoned to begin preparations for the inaugural COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Mauritius from 20th – 29th September 2019.
The selected players will have 10 days of residential camping at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru from Sunday 8th– 17th September 2019.
Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba in action during the East African Competition last Month
Head Coach Ayub Khalifa, his assistants Hadijah Namuyanja and goalkeeping coach Moses Oloya will trim the squad to 20 players that will represent Uganda at the championship.
Majority of the players are picked from Schools competitions (National Ball Games), the ongoing Airtel Rising Stars, Regional leagues and some from the FUFA Women Elite League.
Kawempe Muslim midfielder Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (White) brought down by Olila High School player during the National Competition in April
Among them is the reigning East Africa Games (FEASSSA) Girls Football MVP Nyagahirwa Shakira, top scorer Fauzia Najjemba and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC forward Juliet Nalukenge.
‘We have keenly taken time to come up with this provisional squad. They have been pillars in their teams during National competitions. We shall use the time available in camp to build their hearts to die a little for the nation and compete’ Said Head Coach Ayub
The team will play two build-up matches on Wednesday 11th and Sunday 15th September before traveling to Mauritius.
According to the tournament regulations, players that qualify to participate in the championship must be 16 years and below (born on 1st January 2003 and below).
Uganda is in group A and will play Zambia in the first game on 20th September at St. Francois Xavier Stadium. The second game is against the hosts Mauritius on 22nd September before playing Comoros in the last group game on 24th September at the MFA Technical facility.
Nandago Hadijah in control of the ball during the National Competition. The Kawempe Muslim player is among the players summoned.
Provisional Squad:
GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martrys), Nyamita Zulaika (Pride College), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).
DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), and Namuddu Aisha (Sheema Girls).
MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings).
FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).
Midfielder Margret Kunuhira during the National Competition in April
List of officials in charge of the Team:
Head Coach: Ayub Khalifa
Assistant Head Coach: Namuyanja Hadijah
Team Trainer: Olive Mbekeka
Goalkeeper Coach: Moses Oloya
Team Doctor: Nankumba Stella
Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan
Media Officer: Alex Kasirye
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim Forward Juliet Nalukenge (red) aiming to head the ball during the East African Competitions last Month
The newly crowned CECAFA U15 challenge Cup champions returned home on Monday evening and were received at Entebbe Intertional Airport Deputy CEO/Football Decolas Kiiza amidst cheers from the adoring fans.
Time to enjoy life back home. The youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe international airportTeam Captain Vincent Mulema poses with the trophy on arrival at the airport
From the airport, the team was led to Jevine Hotel in Rubaga where it was hosted to a dinner to duly welcome them back home and celebrate their triumph.
Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena and Head Coach Jackson Magera on arrival at the Entebbe International Airport
Uganda won the CECAFA U15 challenge championship hosted in Asmara, Eritrea after seeing off all opposition in style in six games, scoring 23 goals and conceding none.
Team Captain Vicent Mulema and Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena handing over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at Jevine Hoel
At the dinner, the Leader of the Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena praised the team spirit, discipline and effort that helped them to glory. She called onthe Team Captain Vicent Mulema to hand over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the high table who was flanked by second Vice President Darius Mugoye and the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Ms. Agnes Mugena at Jevine Hotel on Monday addressing the guests
The dinner was also attended by some of players’ parents.
‘ I would like to congratulate you on this achievement. We always got daily reports and your discipline is very commendable. Early this year we narrowly missed out on qualifying for the U17 FIFA World Cup and so preparations for the next U17 AFCON had to start early, you are the group that is going to play in the qualifiers. Our vision is to be the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field and this success aligns with that. We shall continue with the development of this group’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘I met you before you left for Eritrea and i told you that i would like you to see you continue with your education. I also wish to see yo get clubs and start playing in the rebranded U17 FUFA Juniors League as this will help you develop as players. Development of players at your stage is done on a daily basis’ further said FUFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while delivering his speech at Jevine Hotel
The players were each rewarded with a ball and a new pair of boots. FUFA guidelines do not allow monetary incentives to players at this age.
Players pose for a photo after receiving a pair of boots, and ball.
A pair of goal nets were handed to the players to take back to their schools as a contribbution to the efforts towards thse players and a FUFA branded cup to their parents as a souvenir for allowing them to represent the country.
Students of Buddo SS and a school’s representative received a pair of goal nets from the FUFA President. Extreme Left is the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Uganda’s Abas Kyeyune finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 9 goals and Travis Mutyaba had 6 six
L-R; FUFA Second Vice Ptresident Darius Mugoye, Abas Kyeyune and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 pose for a photo upon return at Entebbe International Airport.
Uganda under 15 team emerged the inaugural wiinners of the CECAFA boys championship after beating Kenya 4-0 in the final at Asmara international stadium on Friday.
Uganda U-15 celebrate after scoring their first goal against Kenya
Devis Ogwal headed in the first goal off Shafiki Waswanga’s cross before Travis Mutyaba scored from his usual position, a free-kick that gave the Kenyan goalie Lwangu Alvin no chance for the first half to end 2-0.
Action during the final in Asmara.
At the restart, Abasi Kyeyune made a double score to stretch the game away from the reach of the Kenyans.
Kyeyune’s first was a header off a pedal work from Carros Kaddu before he martialled past a host of Kenyan players to send a high shot into the right corner for his 9th of the tournament and 23rd for Uganda.
The final was presided over by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and also attended by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
CAF President joined by other CAF and CECAFA officials during the inspection.
Ahmad was accompanied by CECAFA officials and leaders of delegations from the four semifinal countries, to award the various winners.
Kyeyune won the top scorer accolade, Kenya’s Lwangu the best goalkeeper while Temesgen Tesfay of Eritreawas the best player.
Uganda U-15 starting XI against Kenya in the Final
Uganda U-15 XI:
Daniel Mukisa Kirumira, Vincent Mulema, Peter Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Kaddu Caros, Kaliisa Shugai, Muliika Patrick, Travis Mutyaba, Ogwal Devis, Ouke Patrick and Abasi Kyeyune
Subs:
Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya
Uganda’s scintilating performance at the ongoing CECAFA U-15 boys Challenge Cup in Asmara, Eritrea has left the organisers, teams and fans in awe following a return of many goals, none conceded after recording yet another high scoring win on Wednesday against Burundi in the semifinals.
The record reads: 5 matches played (4 in the group stage and semifinal), 19 goals scored, conceded none and now in the FINAL
These are glorious moments for the Uganda technical team and younsgters.
Uganda U-15 side started the CECAFA championship on a high by beating Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening group B game.
Ogwang Davis (with ball) scored a brace against Ethiopia
Winger Devis Ogwal netted a brace and Abasi Kyeyune scored the third goal for Uganda to collect maximum points.
In the second game, Travis Mutyaba scored twice as Uganda U-15 beat Tanzania 2-0.
Mutyaba celebrates against Tanzania
The Northern bordering neighbors (South Sudan) fell to Uganda 5-0 with a hat-trick from Abas Kyeyune while Ogwal Davis and Travis Mutyaba scoring a goal each.
Magogo Shafik came on
Uganda maintained the 100% winning show with qualification to the Semifinals following a 3-0 drabbing of Rwanda. Abas Kyeyune scored twice while Patrick Ouke netted the third to claim the victory
Godfrey Ssekibengo scored against Burundi
In the semis finals, Uganda defeated Burundi 6-0 with goals by Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College) scored twice, Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu) and Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono)
Mulema Vincent in Action
Abas Kyeyune remains the lead scorer for Uganda with 7 goals after 5 matches, Travis Mutyaba on 5 goals, Ogwal Davis has 4 while Ssekibengo Godfrey, Mulema Vincent and Patrick Ouke a goal each.
Uganda will play Kenya in the final who beat Rwanda on penalties 4-2 after a one-all draw on Wednesday.
Uganda U-15 XI that started against Ethiopia
Uganda Squad in Eritrea
Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba)
Other players: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Kalisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Magogo Shafiq (Kibuli SS), Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football for Good Academy), Kaddu Caros (Kabowa Youth), Mutebi Samuel (Bishops SS Mukono), Peter Gava (Buddo SS), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Nsereko Abdu (Super Heroes), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team)
Ugandan delegation in Asmara L-R; Kyambadde Livingstone, Agnes Mugena (Leader of Delegation) and Makumbi Sulait in Asmara, Eritrea
The Contingent to Eritrea
Mugena Agnes-Leader of Delegation
Magera Jackson Kaddu-Head Coach
Lutalo Hamuza- Assistant coach
Kiberu Mubarak-Goalkeeping coach
Mutyaba Bashir-Team coordinator
Nakabago Emmanuel-Team Doctor
Byamukama Aloysius-Team Media Officer
Kyesimira Arthur-Fitness trainer
Makumbi Sulait- FUFA Delegate
Ndibassa Kyambadde Livingstone- FUFA Delegate
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
MAIN PHOTO: Kyeyune joined by teammates to celebrate his goal in the first match against Ethiopia
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
They meet every quarter to come up with key policy matters. On Wednesday 21st August 2019, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 21st FUFA Excom Meeting at FUFA House-Mengo and key decisions were taken;
Change of names by clubs
In a bid to keep promoting football at the grass roots and encourage identity of clubs with the local communities, the FUFA Executive received proposals from the Competitions Committee on change of clubs’ names;
Kabale Sharp FC (Western region FA, Kabale) has been granted permission to change name to Kigezi Home Boys FC
Nkambi Coffee FC (Buganda Region FA, Masaka) has been granted permission to change name to Masaka City Sports Club
Three Clubs Kagadi Eagles FC, Kahunde FC and Digital FC (Kitara Region FA) have been granted permission to play under one name Kagadi United FC.
Mukura Town Council (North East Region FA, Ngora) was granted permission to change name to Basere FC
However a request by Eastland FC (North East Region FA, in Bukedea) to change name to Lifeline FC was rejected by the FUFA Executive.
FUFA grants Provisional Licenses to CAF C Coaches
The FUFA Executive noted that there has been a genuine delay by authorities concerned to release results of the coaches who attended the CAF C coaching course three years ago but have not been able to enroll for the CAF B course for reasons beyond their control.
With this deficiency, FUFA has granted provisional Licenses to coaches who fall in this category as they wait for full release of results by CAF.
However upon release of results, the successful CAF C coaches will be required to apply to undertake immediately a CAF B course to attain the minimum requirements for any coach to sit on the technical bench in the Uganda Premier League this season.
Uganda FIFA Referees Proposed list
The FUFA Executive approved a list of 26 referees to be forwarded to FIFA for consideration of the 2020 FIFA badges. The list has;
Referees (Men): Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Oloya William and Madanda Ronald
Assistant referees (Men);Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Mulindwa Hakim and Okudra Emmanuel
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Tiwuwe Eunice
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Docus Atuhaire
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac and Kamala Benon
Sc Villa update
FUFA applauded the efforts and great strides made in the process of the normalisation of the club. FUFA has written to SC Villa to attend an urgent meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019 to conclude on the matters of; Statutes, structure and schedules of activities.
Sports world over has unimaginable power to redeem and transform society as it has been witnessed over time.
In many places, football has been pursued as a tool for social change and as a result, players began to build relationships off the field, leading to a decrease in violence and an increase in social mobility among the positives
Football is the most popular sport and with almost half of the global population interested in football, the sport is a potential driver for social change.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson had time to play with the street kids in Njeru
Football speaks to many people. It is sort of a universal language. Young people are attracted to it and motivated to participate regularly and long enough to build a trust base and work on behavior change. It is only a tool but very powerful.
In the recent past, FUFA has committed resources and efforts which have been used in the beautiful game to reach out to the underprivileged or minorities in communities.
street kids playing mini-football competition
The now annual clothes and other assortment collection campaign associated with Stanbic Uganda Cup, the pre-2018 Christmas visit at the UWESO children’s home in Wakiso district, the FUFA Cup of Hope- a football competition for Luzira Upper Prison inmates among others are some of the notable examples.
One of the street kids doing football commentary at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on the closing day of the skilling project.
These have continuously received enormous support from different sections of society and most importantly have been noticed by the government.
Consequently, the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has partnered with FUFA and UEFA to embark on a campaign code-named ‘Football in Community Project’ to help get the children off the streets.
The exercise will help in the rehabilitation, transformation and possibly reunite them with their families through football by introducing the kids to various skills.
Street kids at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The project is coordinated by FUFA Excom member Ronnie Kalema and Sumaya Kiwanuka among other secretariat staff.
On Saturday last week after a week-long training of coaches facilitated by UEFA instructors on how to work with kids, a total of 22 local instructors from different regions of Uganda were passed out and will help work with the kids at the different designated centers for the Football in Community Project.
One of the coaches Tumusiime Vicent with the street kids at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
While officiating at the closure of the trainers training course-FUFA CEO Edgar Watson expressed his delight in the work already done with over 92 kids currently under rehabilitation at a FUFA centre in Mutundwe.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson while delivering his speech in Njeru
At the centre the kids are introduced to the different skills and aspects of the game such as playing, officiating, commentating, fair play among others in addition to other aspects of normal social life.
Rays of Grace PS (Uganda) 0-4 Oasis Annex PS (Uganda)
Musumbewe (TZ) 2-0 Mbagala (TZ)
Final – Saturday 25th August 2019: Oasis Annex PS (TZ) – Musumbwe PS (TZ)
Oasis Annex Primary school from Arua made it to the final of the East African games after beating the other Ugandan representative Rays of Grace by 4-0 in the semifinal played at St. Constantine Ground in Arusha Tanzania on Wednesday.
Both teams were finalists in the FUFA Primary Schools Football Championship called Odilo.
Oasis Annex forward Ceasor Morphat (black) in action. he scored 4 goals against Zomba of Malawi in Primary football
Calvary Mungufeni scored a brace for the Odilo runners-up in the second half before the leading top scorer in the competition Ceaser Morphat added the third goal to register his fifth goal. Sherif Twaha netted the fourth goal.
Oasis Annex will play Tanzania’s Musumbwe primary school in the final on Saturday 25th August.
‘We are proud to be in the final. It wasn’t easy to eliminate our fellow Ugandans. We are now focusing on winning the trophy on Saturday’ said Oasis Annex coach Aga Mawa Mas
Pupils of Oasis Annex and Rays of Grace primary schools observe fair play after their game
The clash was a repeat of the Odilo Final played two weeks ago at the FUFA Technical centre won by Rays of Grace but this time round; Oasis got the better of their opponents and avenged the 1-0 defeat suffered in the final in Njeru.
Rays of Grace will feel hard done by the absence of their four key players Leonard Kasanya, Talemwa Erisa, Mukisa Dan and Mulema Vicent who are with the Uganda National U-15 Squad in Eritrea for the CECAFA U15 tournament. The youngsters have won all their opening two games so far.
The two primary schools teams (Rays of Grace and Oasis Annex) in Arusha were funded by FUFA to represent Uganda in the competition of the Primary Schools category.
Rays of Grace starting XI against Oasis Annex
Oasis Annex forward Morphat (5 goals), Calvary Mungufeni (4 goals) and Rays of Grace Monda Zaidi (3 goals) are so far the leading scorers in the competition.
Oasis Annex starting XI against Rays of Grace
Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games are organised for Secondary schools but the organisers incorporated a category for Primary Schools as well.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajesto Bushra of Oasis Annex (black) in action during the semifinals
The FIFA Youth Coaches Course 2019 is underway at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. A total of 29 coaches are getting equipped with the modern trends and skills of the game to use in going forward.
The five-day course that was officially opened by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye on Tuesday is being facilitated by Danish FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen and has an impressive five ladies as part of the class. FUFA women development officer Joan Namusisi, national women football team ‘the Crested Cranes’ head coach Farida Bulega and one of her assistants Olive Mbekeka are some of the ladies in attendance.
Danish FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen (R) with one of the coaches Olive Mbekeka.
Other participants are mainly youth team coaches of the Uganda Premier League sides that are going to be playing in the rebranded FUFA U17 Juniors league
According to Poulsen the purpose of the course is to help the participants become better coaches by appreciating the role they play in the development of players and teams while getting acquainted with modern football trends such as attacking and progression, shapes and organization, tempo and physical fitness, attacking football, mental aspects, flexibility among others.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye (L) being presented with a special gift from FIFA by Kim Poulsen. Mugoye graced the opening ceremony of the coaching course
‘As FUFA we have the vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off of the field and we believe we cannot achieve that if we don’t have the best coaches on the continent. It is, therefore, our hope and belief that this FIFA Youth coaches course will go a long way in improving our coaches who and to the desired standards that will help us achieve that vision’ Mugoye commented
FIFA instructor Kim Poulsen showing participants some tactical sessions off the board
‘You are a very lucky group because as you are well aware we have a dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and we believe some of the players who might be playing on that team are being handled by you right now. It is therefore imperative that you get acquainted with the modern skills and trends of the game’ He added.
The course that will end on Saturday is coordinated by the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and Jackson Nyima-the FUFA Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager.
Planning for football development in Uganda. L-R Kim Poulsen, Jackson Nyiima and Ali Mwebe at the FUFA Technical Centre, NjeruParticipants in a group photo with the FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Instructor Kim Poulsen addressing the coaches during the practical sessions in Njeru.
Travis Mutyaba scored twice as Uganda U-15 beat Tanzania in a highly contested group B game at the ongoing CECAFA U15 championship at Asmara International Stadium in Eritrea.
The midfield ace went on the score sheet after slotting home from a 25-yard free-kick 27 minutes into the game, after Abbas Kyeyune had been fouled by a Tanzanian opponent.
Shafiq Waswanga (White) challenges a Tanzanian opponent
Mutyaba then netted his brace, when substitute Patrick Ouke played him through to goal in injury time, to settle the matters.
Tanzania had threatened earlier on to equalise, but failed to find the net, with Peter Gubya, who had been selected ahead of Daniel Mukisa in goal, made fine saves with captain Vincent Mulema, Caros Kaddu and Peter Gaya manning the backline.
Devis Ogwal (White) challenged by a Tanzanian opponent
In fact, it was from one of the several attacks on the Ugandan goal by the Tanzanians, that resulted into a fine Uganda counter-attack, orchestrated by Patrick Muliika that found Ouke well in a position to play Mutyaba for the game killer goal.
‘I am happy we have won our second game and majorly against Tanzania. My players played well according to instructions and the result is encouraging’ said Uganda Coach Jackson Magera.
Mutyaba celebrates his first goal forUganda
His Tanzanian counterpart Mwalimu Swalehe conceded defeat and attributed the loss to the mistakes by his players.
Magera made two changes in the lineup that beat Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening game, bringing on Gubya for Mukisa in goal and Kalisa Shungai in the middle of midfield for Leonard Kasanya, forcing a change with Mutyaba now operating on the left flank. His technique worked well.
In the second half, tiring Patrick Muliika gave way to Ouke and Mutyaba left for Abdul Nsereko immediately after scoring the second goal.
Uganda’s Starting XI against Tanzania
Uganda now leads the group with maximum points from two games and will next play against South Sudan on Friday.
