Group A: Sudan, Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and Eritrea
Group B:Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan.
The tournamnet will now have two groups.
Uganda’s Fixtures
Saturday 17th Aug Uganda U15 vs Ethiopia U15
Monday 19th Aug Tanzania U15 vs Uganda U15
Friday 23rd Aug South Sudan U15 vs Uganda U15
Sunday 25th Aug Uganda U15 vs Rwanda U15
The Uganda National U-15 team arrived safely in the Eritrean capital Asmara on Wednesday Thursday evening ahead of the CECAFA U-15 championship that got underway on Friday afternoon.
The Uganda contingent aboard Ethiopian airlines touched down at the Eritrean international airport around 5pm. They were received by the CECAFA officials before being driven to Savanna International Hotel where they are accommodated.
The Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena with the players in Addis Ababa before connecting to Asmara
The team was able to carry out a light training at the Eritrean FA training ground, just adjacent to the Eritrean main Stadium, Asmara International Stadium.
After today’s training, head coach Jackson Magera Kaddu said the team will be ready for the first game against Ethiopia tomorrow.
‘We arrived safely but these are young boys and it is the first time some of them have travelled, but the response in today’s training was not bad and they shall be in shape before the game tomorrow’ said Magera.
Eritrean FA Official (with cap) receiving the Ugandan Contingent in Asmara.
Fixture changed
The organisers of the tournament have been forced to change the fixtures after Djibouti failed to turn up for the event.
Djibouti had earlier been drawn in group C alongside Tanzania and Sudan, but the changes have now seen Sudan placed in group A with Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and hosts Eritrea while Tanzania was placed in group B with Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The tournamnet will now have two groups.
This means each team will have to play four group matches and the top two sides qualify for the semifinals slated for Wednesday July 28, with the final on Friday 30 August.
Uganda will play their first game on Saturday at 2:00PM against Ethiopia and have a one day rest before facing Tanzania on Monday, but will have a long four days rest in preparation for the third game against South Sudan on Friday next week with the last group tie coming up with Rwanda on Sunday.
The two-week tournament has attracted 10 teams and all games will be played at the Asmara International Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 on arrival at Asmara International Airport in Eritrea
The National U-15 football team held their final training on Wednesday at the FUFA technical centre Njeru before they flew out on Thursday morning ahead of the CECAFA tournament in Asmara, Eritrea. The tournament that has attracted Eleven (11) National junior teams is designed for players under the age of 15 kicks off on Saturday 17th August and ends on 1st September.
The contingent has 20 players.
After Wednesday’s session team head coach Jackson Magera said his team is ready to face the opponents in the tournament.
‘We have had a good period of training with no injuries and we are now ready to face off with the rest of the teams from the region. It is a great tournament for the young players to know the kind of stages to go through when playing football’ said Magera.
While sharing words of wisdom with the youngsters on Tuesday in Njeru, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo urged the players to know the value of being selected to represent the country.
‘You are lucky to be here to represent the Nation. When you put on the National team shirt that means you are representing over 34 million Ugandans. Play your part and do the best. In this region, we are the best team and so, whenever there is a tournament, everyone looks at us and every team comes ready to challenge Uganda. So, let us fight for our young careers, our families, our schools, our coaches, FUFA and above all our country’ said the FUFA President as he advised the National team players.
Uganda is placed in group B alongside Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The opening match for Uganda is against Ethiopia on Saturday.
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
Squad: 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)
The Uganda U-15 National football team has shown growing intensity ahead of the CECAFA U-15 championship with yet another scintillating performance in the build-up match ahead of the regional tourney that kicks off in the Eritrean capital Asmara on Saturday.
Just after beating Jinja SS 3-0 in the first build-up at Njeru, the lads recorded a 5-0 win over Rays of Grace Primary school (Odilo Championshs) at the same venue, in the game watched by FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on Tuesday afternoon.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (C) watched the game
Team head coach Magera Jackson, who is yet to name his final squad ahead of the flight to Asmara on Thursday, gave all players including foreign-based Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA) and Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom) who all impressed.
Basil Tuma Tenywa in control of the ball during the build up match
However, it was Abbas Kyeyune who flourished with a brace, while Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi and Leonard Kasanya all adding their names on the score sheet.
‘The two games have been a good test and we are well prepared for the challenge ahead. However, we shall need to work hard on our attack and capitalising on scoring opportunities because the defense is fine’ said Magera.
After the match, the players had a session with FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, who took them through what they need if they want to be professional players.
‘It is at this age that you should start developing your minds towards thinking about becoming professional football players. It is only your mind and discipline that will help you achieve this, not the genes, or the height or the body size’ noted the FUFA President.
Team photo of the Uganda U15 that started against Rays of Grace Primary SchoolRays of Grace team that started against Uganda U15
Uganda is in group B alongside Rwanda, South Sudan and Ethiopia and will play Ethiopia in their first game on Saturday, August 17.
The team of 20 players and a number of officials is set to fly out of the country on Thursday, August 15 heading to Eritrea.
The Uganda U15 team with some simple warm-ups after the match
MAIN PHOTO: UK based Mawanda Gabriel Twaib challenged by an opponent during the buildup match in Njeru
The local football governing body FUFA has in partnership with the European Football Associations (UEFA), in a bid to equip the children living on the streets in Uganda, with football skills.
The project named Football in Community is supported by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Affairs.
In a bid to get the necessary personnel to impart the skills into this vulnerable group, FUFA and UEFA have organised a trainers’ training course, which started on Tuesday at FUFA Technical centre, Njeru.
The course that attracted 22 coaches from across the country is conducted by UEFA coach instructors Hesterine De Reus assisted by Liebeth Migchelsen both from Netherlands.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducting a course for coaches who will handle street children through the Rehabilitation exercise whose project will be launched on Saturday in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, who is coordinating the project on behalf of FUFA, said the course is aimed at straining those who will handle the children.
‘The UEFA instructors are here to train a group of trainers and these will acquire the skills on how to handle kids from the streets in matters to do with football skills’ said Kalema.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducts a practical session with the coaches taking part in the Rehabilitation of street children thruogh football course at Njeru
Kalema said the Government of Uganda through the ministry of Gender, labour and social affairs, has already availed 100 street kids, who are being well handled in other rehabilitation aspects at a centre in Mutundwe.
The week long course will climax on Saturday with the official launch of the project still in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the female participants
MAIN PHOTO: Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the paricipants in a group photo
Buganda Region schools football giants Rays of Grace are the champions of the 1st edition of Odilo FUFA Primary Schools Competition after beating Oasis Annex from West Nile 1-0 in the final played at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Wednesday.
Kasanya Leonard was the hero for the Buikwe based school with a sole effort in the 85th minute that gave Rays of Grace a historical victory.
Rays of Grace Primary School players lifting the Odilo trophy at FUFA Technical Center- Njeru
The Rays of Grace forward Kasanya who is also the capatin of his team was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the National Finals. He also ended the tournament with four goals.
Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard receiving the MVP Award from FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who is the Chairman of the Committee that organised the Championship.
Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu took third place with a convincing 2-0 win over Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School. The goals were scored by Mwaka Emmy and Ochero Solomon.
Green Valley Primary School from Mbarara inWestern Region finished seventh in the competition after beating North Eastern giants God’s Grace Primary School by 7-0. Atwijukire Viella scored six goals while Sengabi Bruno netted the other goal.
42 goals were scored at the National Finals competition that had 12 matches played since Sunday 4th August.
Green Valley Primary School striker Atwijukire Viella emerged the top scorer with 7 goals. Rays of Grace forward Kasanya Leonard finished second with 4 goals.
Rays of Grace Primary School goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper award.
Western Region’s Green Valley Primary School took the Fairplay award.
Green Valley Primary School striker Aryatwijuka Viera receiving the top scorer Award from FUFA Exco Chris Kalibbala and Chairman of the FUFA Development Committee.
The final match and awards ceremony was honored by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye lpus Exco members Chris Kalibbala and Hajji Badru Sekabira Lukooya.
During the post-match interview, Eng. Magogo confirmed that 16 teams will participate in the final competition during the 2nd edition next year. Each region will be represented by two schools. However, he also asserted that girls football will be included in the 2nd edition.
‘We have witnessed a good competition and Odilo is the future of our football. We are planning to have more matches in the final therefore we shall have at least 16 teams in next year’s competition. We shall also have girls teams in the 2nd Edition’ said Eng. Magogo
Both Rays of Gace and Oasis Annex will represent Uganda in the East African games in Arusha Tanzania from 15th to 25th August 2019.
Rays of Grace Primary school goalkeeper Amongot Francis won the best goalkeeper Award
Awards and Classification
1st Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda) – Gold Medals and a Trophy
FUFA has confirmed that the technical team that handled the National U17 side during the AFCON tournament in Tanzania will be in charge of the Uganda U15 Squad on an interim basis as the youngsters prepare for the CECAFA tournament in Eritrea due from 16th August to 1st September 2019.
Interim technical team
Magera Jackson of KCCA FC will be the head coach and assisted by Lutalo Hamuzah. Mubarak Kiberu is Goalkeeping coach, Nakabago Emmanuel will be Team Doctor, Mutyaba Bashir Team Coordinator and Bumpenjje Frank is the Kitsman.
33 players summoned
On the same note a 33 man squad has been released to start training tomorrow in Jinja ahead of the tournament that will be played from 16th August to 1st September 2019 in Asmara. The just concluded FUFA Primary Schools Championship-Odilo in Njeru has produced three players into the U-15 Squad. The players are; Mungufeni Calvary and Fideli Moses (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua) while
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba), Chandia Walter (Maroons FC Junior Team)
Right back: Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football For Good Academy)
Left back: Yiga Steven (St. Mary’s Kitende), Menya Ivan (Jinja SS)
Central back: KAlisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Abdul Issa (Football For Good Academy), Peter Gava ( Buddo SS), Mawanda Gabriel Twaib ( NASA Top Hart-USA), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono)
Defensive Midfield Basil Tuma Tenywa (Eton College, Windsor, United Kingdom), Makanga Khalid (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende)
Attacking Midfield: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Mungufeni Calvary (Oasis Annex Primary School-Arua
Right Wing: Asiki Chrispus (Jinja SS), Bogere Yusuf (St Mary’s Kitende), Akampa Chriswill (Standard High School-Zzana), Ssekisambu Regan (Kawempe Royal College)
Left Wing: Mubiru Hassan (Royal Giant SS-Mityana), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Mutebi Samuel (Crested SS), Jagenda Shaban (St Mary’s Heritage-Nabweru)
Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern region) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda region) Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern Region) 1-5 Oasis Annext PS (Arua/West Nile Region)
FINAL: Wednesday 7th August 2019 FUFA Technical Center – Njeru 4pm
Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile Region) Vs Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda Region)
RESULTS:
Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019
Bright Valley PS (Gulu, Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)
Sunday, August 4th 2019 Results
Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)
Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Oasis Annex PS (West Nile) 3-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)
Oasis Annext Primary School from Arua in West Nile region will play against Rays of Grace Primary School from Buikwe, Buganda region in the inaugural final of FUFA Primary Schools chmapionship code named ‘Odilo’ on Wednesday 7th August 2019 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
For starters, fans from West Nile and Buganda will keenly follow this contest with huge interest. West Nile and Buganda played in the final of the inaugural edition of the FUFA Drum in Arua last year. The home side (West Nile Province) conceded a late goal to hand the trophy to Buganda. Wednesday’s final will provide another platform for West Nile to bury the ghosts against Buganda’s representatives in the Odilo Championship started by FUFA for Primary schools in Uganda.
The final kicks off at 4pm in Njeru.
Players of Oasis Annext Primary School – Arua celebrate one of their goals against Busumbu Primary School
Oasis Annext overpowered Eastern region winners Busumbu Primary School with a convincing 5-1 victory. Oasis got the lead from Toure Yahaya before Sharif Twaha hit the net twice. Fideli Moses and Ajesto Bushira were also on target for the West Nile champions. Wabesa Hussein scored for Busumbu Primary School.
Team photo of Oasis Annext Primary school – Arua that started against Busumbu Primary school. Oasis have displayed quality football in Njeru.Team photo of Busumbu Primary school that started against Oasis Annext Primary school
During the second semifinal on Monday evening, Rays of Grace edged Nothern region champions Bright Valley Primary School 2-1. Kasanya Leonard scored a brace for Rays of Grace while Oyella Christopher for Bright Valley.
Rays of Grace players celebrating their winning goal against Bright ValleyTeam Photo of Rays f Grace Primary school-Buikwe that started against Bright Valley Primary schoolTeam Photo of Bright Valley Primary school that started against Rays of Grace Primary school
The two schools (Oasis Annex and Rays of Grace) will represent Uganda in the upcoming FEASSA Games in Arusha, Tanzania from 15th-25th August 2019. FUFA will facilitate both teams.
In the classification matches, Citizen Parents from Kampala region overcame Western region champions Green Valley Primary School by 2-1. Balaba Francis scored a brace while Aryatwijuka Viera pulled off a consolation for Green Valley.
Action between Citizen Parents primary school (Grey) and Green Valley Primary school (Blue)Team Photo of Citizen Parents Primary school -Makindye that started against Green Valley Primary schoolTeam photo of Green Valley that started against Citizen Parents Primary school
Kitara region giants Tooro Boarding Primary School defeated God’s Grace Primary School from North-East by 4-0. Arinaitwe Sharif scored a double. Tumusiime Nicholas and Atugonza David netted the other goals.
Players of Tooro Boarding Primary school celebrate one of their goals against God’s Grace Primary schoolTeam photo of Tooro Boarding Primary school that started against God’s Grace Primary school
Both Citizen Parents and Green Valley will meet in the classification match on Wednesday.
All Matches;
Semifinals Monday 5th August 2019
Bright Valley PS (Gulu, Northern) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 1-5 Oasis Annex PS (Arua/West Nile)
Sunday, August 4th 2019 Results
Green Valley PS (Mbarara/Western) 1-4 Bright Valley PS (Gulu/Northern)
Citizen Parents PS (Makindye/Kampala) 1-2 Rays of Grace PS (Buikwe/Buganda)
Busumbu PS (Manafwa/Eastern) 3-0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Oasis Annex PS (West Nile) 3-1 Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara)
Classification Matches Monday 5th August
Tooro Boarding PS (Kabarole/Kitara) 4:0 God’s Grace PS (Serere/North East)
Green Valley PS (Western) 1-2 Citizen parents PS (Kampala)
MAIN PHOTO: Oasis Annext Primary School players celebrating their goal against Busumbu Primary school in the semifinal
Match 1: Green Valley Primary School 1:4 Bright Valley Primary School
Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School 2:2 Rays of Grace Primary School
Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School 0:3 Busumbu Primary School
Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School 3:1 Tooro Boarding Primary School
The final stage of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘ODILO’ kicked off today in Njeru where the finals will be held until the 7th of August 2019 when the grand finale will be played to determine which school becomes the winners of the tourney in its inaugural edition.
8 teams representing the 8 football regions participated in a game each on matchday 1. A total of 16 goals were netted
In the first game, Bright Valley Primary School from Gulu District and Northern region overcame Green Valley Primary school representing Western in from Mbarara.
Pupils of Bright Valley Primary School Celebrate after scoring their first goal
Both Thomas Juma and Ayella Christopher scored a brace each to give Bright Valley a 4-1 Victory over Green valley. The lone goal for Green valley primary school was scored by Musimenta Martin the dying minutes of the game to console his team.
Green Valley Primary School team XIBright Valley Primary School team XI
In the second game, Rays of Grace Primary School of Buikwe District representing Buganda region came from behind and scored twice against one to claim victory over Citizen Primary School Makindye representing Kampala Region.
An action between Rays of Grace(Blue) and Citizen Primary Schools at FUFA Technical Centre, NjeruTeam photo of Rays of Grace Primary SchoolTeam photo of Citizen Primary School
The match ended 2-1 in favor of Rays of Grace Primary School. Nkoola Arafat, Ronald Kasanya scored for Rays of Grace and Mukaga Mike for Citizen Parents Primary School.
Pupils Rays of Grace Primary School celebrate their lone goal
Busumbu Primary school from Manafwa Eastern region punished their neighbours from Serere District Nort Eastern region 3-0 to secure their place in the last four. Webisa Hussein scored twice with the third goal scored by Wepukhulu Levi.
Webisa Hussein (17) netted twice for his sideGod’s Grace Primary school XIBusumbu Primary school XI
In the last game of the day, Oasis Annex Primary School from Arua – West Nile region beat Tooro Boarding Primary school 3-1.
Pupils of Oasis Annex celebrate their first goal scored by Mungufeni Calvary(10)
Mungufeni Calvary, Fideli Moses, Toure Yahaya scored for Oasis Annex while Arinaitwe Sharif for Tooro Boarding Primary School
Starting XI of Tooro Boarding Primary schoolStarting XI of Oasis Annex Primary school
The action continues on march day 2 (Monday 5th August) with four games on the card.
Rays of Grace vs Bright Valley
Busumbu vs Oasis Annex
Green valley vs Citizen
Tooro Boarding vs Hod’s Grace.
The Odilo National final playoffs will be held on Wednesday 7th August 2019 at the same venue
Main Photo: FUFA President with all teams’ captains before the opening match ant FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter is out. The latest edition covers highlights of two months-June and July 2019.
There are a couple of moments that definitely needed attention like the Uganda Cranes show at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, FUFA President elected on to the CAF Executive, capacity building and the dinner at State House when President Museveni hosted the National team players.
National Finals-FUFA Primary Schools Championship (ODILO)
Draws for the National Finals conducted atFUFA House on Wednesday 31st July 2019
National Finals to be played between 4th -7th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Arrival of teams: 3rd August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
National Finals to be played between 4th -7th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Finalists will represent Uganda in FEASSA games in Tanzania
FUFA to facilitate all teams (Transport, Accomdation, meals, Team jerseys and balls)
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Match Day One (Sunday, 4th August 2019)
Match 1: Green Valley Primary School Vs Bright Valley Primary School
Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School Vs Rays of Grace Primary School
Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School Vs Busumbu Primary School
Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School Vs Tooro Boarding Primary School
L-R FUFA top brass 1st VP Justus Mugisha, President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Competitions Director Aisha Nalule during the press conference in Mengo.
The inaugural edition of the FUFA Primary Schools championship (ODILO) has reached the closing stages with the draws for the final held on Wednesday.
With the different regional winners already known, the stage is set as eight teams will compete for the ultimate prize between 4th – 7thAugust 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe District.
Each of the eight FUFA regions will have a representative in the final as seen below;
Name of School District Region
Green Valley Primary School Mbarara Western
Citizen Parents Primary School Makindye Kampala
Bright Valley Primary School Gulu Northern
Oasis Annex Primary School Arua West Nile
Busumbu Primary School Manafwa Eastern
Rays of Grace Primary School Buikwe Buganda
Tooro Boarding Primary School Kabarole Kitara
God’s Grace Primary School Serere North East
FUFA President, Moses Magogo who graced the draw function believes this is a tournament that will help in the growth and development of players at a tender age.
‘It is one thing to dream of an idea but another to fulfill that dream. As FUFA, we are proud of what the Uganda Sports Secondary Schools Associations (USSSA) are doing at that level but we thought it was important to have a competition for the primary schools’ said Magogo.
The President stressed that Odilo will help in the multiplier effect because more people will get involved.
‘It is important to cultivate interest for young people at this level. Besides, there will be more involvement of coaches, players and parents through this tournament. It is a beginning but we are excited about the first edition’
The first edition has only catered for boys’ football but the FUFA President confirmed that girl’s football will be included starting next year.
FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is the chairman of the Odilo championship believes this is a good step to help FUFA realize its mission of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field.
‘As FUFA, we seek to become the best footballing country in Africa and this is an input in realizing that target. This is a tournament that is played countrywide and will help to identify talent at a tender age’ stated Mugisha
FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is also the chairman of the Odilo championship addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House, MengoMedia personality Grace Mbabazi of NBS TV picked Rays of Grace Junior School from the pot
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule confirmed the federation will cater for meals, accommodation, and transport (to and fro) for all the eight teams. In addition, all the teams will be provided with fully branded jerseys and five balls to each team to be used during the championship playoffs.
The coveted title will be taken for keeps by the school/ team that will emerge the champion.
It should be noted that at this stage, a team (school) that represents a given region is allowed to add players from other schools but from the same region.
Some of the jerseys to be used by the teams during the National Finals being displayed by the FUFA top leaders
About the inaugural edition
The championship started with competitions at the district level with 62 of the 95 District Football Associations taking part.
From the district level, the winners at the respective districts qualified for the regional championship. Eastern region had the biggest participation with 14 districts taking part.
A total of 375 schools from 62 districts featured in the inaugural edition with about 12,000 pupils taking part as players in 740 matches.
In addition, the tournament has had 500 referees officiating games from the district to the regional level.
Fixtures
Match Day Two (Monday, 5th August 2019)
Match 5: Loser of Match 1 Vs Loser of Match 2
Match 6: Loser of Match 3 Vs Loser of Match 4
Match 7: Winner of match 1 Vs Winner of Match 2
Match 8: Winner of Match 3 Vs Winner of Match 4
Rest Day (Tuesday, 6th August 2019) – Workshop for all the 8 Teams
Match Day Three (Wednesday, 7th August 2019)
Match 9: Loser of Match 5 Vs Loser of Match 6 (7th and 8th place)
Match 10: Winner of Match 5 Vs Winner of Match 6 (5th and 6th place)
Match 11: Loser of Match 7 Vs Loser of Match 8 (3rd and 4th place)
Match 12: Winner of Match 7 Vs Winner of Match 8 (Final)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA team led by President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd from Left) carrying the balls and jersesy to be used during the tourney. The trophy to be taken by the Odilo Winners is on to the table.
BUL FC Junior Team crowned 2018/2019 U19 FUFA Juniors League after defeating KCCA FC Soccer Academy by 3-0 in the final played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday evening.
Reagan Kalyowa scored a brace in the 22nd and 48th minutes before Deo Sentongo added the third goal in the 62nd minute to hand BUL FC JT their first ever FUFA Juniors League Title in History.
BUL FC JT players celebrating after winning the 2018/2019 FJL title
KCCA FC SA has missed out in the final for the third time after falling to Vipers SC JT in 2015/2016 on penalties and Soana FC JT in 2016/2017 still on penalties.
BUL FC JT dominated both halves receiving the best chances in the match that was attended by quite a good number of fans.
Hillary Onek challenged by Bukenya Nsubuga at Njeru
All-time FUFA Juniors top scorer KCCA FC SA striker Sadat Anaku with 84 goals, – (2016/17 -27 goals, 2017/18 – 26 goals and 2018/19 – 31) failed to make things happen for his side in the entire game.
Sadat Anaku poses with his top sorcerer’s accolade. He netted 31 goals in the regular season
Oketch Simon of BUL FC JT was named the Most Valuable Player for 2018/2019 season. He scored 13 goals in the regular league.
Oketch joins Sekyanzi Faizo who won the accolade in 2015, KCCA FC Allan Okello in 2015/2016, Avan Asaba in 2016/ 2017, and Vipers SC JT Moses Bakkabulindi in 2017/2018 season.
All eyes on the ball at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
BUL FC JT goalkeeper Bewayo Isaac was named the best goalkeeper. He conceded only 13 goals.
KCCA FC SA finished top of Treble Group with 67 points and 2 loses while BUL FC JT ended at the top of Hat-Trick Group with 56 points and only one loss.
Scoring the third goal confirmed the trophy was in their hands
Kampala Junior Team won the first edition in 2015, Vipers SC JT won 2015/2016 Season, Soana FC JT took the trophy in 2016/2017, and Vipers SC JT won the again in 2017/2018 season.
KCCA FC SA XI
Joram Nsubuga (GK), Justin Opiro, Ibrahim Juma, Denis Kato, Musa Ramathan, Joseph Kafumbe, Gerald Kawooya, Nicholas Luzige, Sunday Opio, Sadat Anaku, Joseph Bukenya Kiiza
Subs:
Anthony Emujong, Ibrahim Lubwama, Ivan Eriga, Ibrahim Surundu, Jimmy Muber, Ibrahim Ekkelot, Innocent Biyika
BUL FC JT XI
Isaac Bewayo (GK), Marvin Ssemujju, Hillary Onek, Herbert Onyango, William Isabirye, Christ Odongo, Reagan Kalyowa, Deo Sentongo, Hamis Diego, Simon Oketch, Martin Aprem
Subs:
Ronald Oroma (GK), Abbey Mulamba, Morgan Mayende, Owen Mukisa, Brian Muzuni, Peter Mudulu, Thomas Kabaale
Awards;
Champions: BUL FC
Runners-up: KCCA FC
MVP: Simon Oketch (BUL FC JT)
BUL FC JT Midfielder Oketch Simon named the MVP
Golden Glove: Isaac Bewayo
BUL FC JT Isaac Bewayo won the Golden Glove
Fair Play Award: Paidha Black Angles FC
FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba receives the fair play award on behalf of Paidha Black Angels FC JT
As we climax the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League season, two teams having topped their respective groups (Hat-trick and Treble) have to tussle it out to determine who will be crowned the champion in the U-19 Category on Saturday 29th June 2019.
KCCA FC Soccer Academy will face BUL FC Junior Team in the final playoff of the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League (U19) at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru – Buikwe District.
The two teams were table leaders in their respective groups.
KCCA FC SA topped Treble group with 67 points while BUL FC JT amassed 56 points.
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Sadat Anaku of KCCA FC SA had an unmatchable season netting 31 goals-a record in the league since its inception in 2015.
Yiga Najib of Vipers SC JT was second with 18 goals to his name.
Sadat Anaku (with ball0 joined by teammates to celebrate one of his goals against Police Armless Brigade at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
In the last group games, BUL FC JT outwitted SC Villa Jogoo JT 3-0 and KCCA FC SA Collected maximum points off Onduparaka to confirm their slots in the final playoff. BUL FC JT is playing in the final for the first time and KCCA FC SA is appearing for the second time having lost to Tooro United FC JT (previously Soana FC JT) on penalties after a goalless draw in a game played at Kakindu Stadium in 2017
BUL FC JT and Bright Stars FC JT players in one of their last games at Njeru.
Vipers’ U-18 Team Emulated their Seniors to emerge champions of the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors League, Sula Mpanga’s lone strike two minutes inside the second half of the well-attended game led Vipers SC JT to the victory at Lugogo.
Vipers SC JT players lifting the 2017/2018 Juniors League Trophy at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in June
Past Winners:
2014/15 – KJT
2015/16 – Vipers SC JT
2016/17 – Tooro United JT (Former Soana FC
2017/18 – Vipers SC JT
Match Officials:
Centre Referee: Mafumu Mustapha
First Assistant: Atuheirwe Joyce
Second Assistant: Adia Eric
Fourth Official: Nansubuga Sarah
Referees’ Assessor: Egesa Samuel
Main Photo: KCCA FC SA players celebrate after scoring in Lugogo
FUFA Football Development Directorate has confirmed a Six day advanced goalkeeping course that will target participants from premier league clubs, 2nd division, women clubs and other interested participants. The course will run from 22nd -27th June 2019 at the FUFA Technical centre.
A total of 30 participants shall take part in the course.
The participants will be trained by goalkeeping expert Frank Petersen from Denmark who jets in this Thursday.
Confirming the latest development on the upcoming course, the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe said;
‘Goalkeeping is one of the specialised areas of football and our analysis showed that not much efforts have been done in the area with the last FIFA Course in Uganda conducted in July 2016. It isan area of priority this year within our activities and we are pleased that the FUFA Executive Committee gave a green light to this course.
Ali Mwebe – FUFAFootball Development Director
‘Frank is an ex-professional goalkeeper and an experienced goalkeeping instructor with UEFA ‘A’ Goalkeeping License and has worked with a number of clubs in Europe and Africa. We believe he will add value to our human resource in this area for the benefit of football in Uganda. We have made contact with Frank through our good external network’ Mwebe added
Frank Petersen (51) will be in Uganda starting this Thursday
The FUFA philosophy behind the course is to equip participants (goalkeeper coaches) with current methodology of goalkeeper coaching but more importantly to identify personnel for further development in the area of goalkeeping who will be resourceful in the re-application of knowledge. Further, the course comes in as preparation for future club licensing minimum requirements to coach an Elite side of the game in Uganda.
It is a cost sharing course where participants will pay Two hundred thousand shillings (200,000/=) to cater for meals for the duration of the course while FUFA takes charge of the remaining logistical requirements.
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter for May is out. With so many activities climaxing in the mentioned month, we bring you some of the highlights that caught our attention for the rest of the football family around the globe to read about activities in Uganda.
History was also made as a new champion for the FUFA Women Elite League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup were inked in Uganda football books.
Education has no limit. Sharing football knowledge is key to the development of the game.
FUFA on Friday convened with the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs administrators who include the owners, chairpersons, CEOs and the UPL board in a workshop at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magog during the workshop
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyinji was the Guest of Honor. While making a keynote speech before officially declaring the workshop open, she noted how humbled she was to grace the workshop and congratulated the newly promoted clubs to the Uganda Premier League
‘Am humbled and privileged to be invited as the Guest of Honour on such an occasion, I welcome the three clubs that were promoted to UPL and hope we all benefit from this workshop for the two days it will prevail’ she noted
She also Commended on the support by the government towards football
I would like to thank the Gov’t for supporting sports and football in particular. With combined efforts with other sports disciplines, I believe the gov’t can even increase its funding towards sports.
Hon. Florenece Nakiwala Kiyinji while addressing club administrators at Silver Springs Hotel
While facilitating the workshop, the FUFA President highlighted on Club Management which focused on the difference between an amateur football club, a professional football club, the difference between the two, the state at which Uganda premier league clubs are and what needs to be done to shift from amateur football to professional football among others.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magog during the workshop discussing Club Management
Among the issues discussed included; how to improve on the value of the game in Uganda in terms of, structure, finance, medical, facilities, the first team, the youths, marketing and sales promotion, the fans, club communication, and events.
Some of the club administrators during the group discussion
The participants had group discussions on how best clubs can generate finances through various avenues which included and not limited to;
Sale of players
Sale of right to access – Gate collections
Sponsorship
Pitch boards
Hospitality
Merchandising
Player endorsements
Fines
Digital
Prize money
Partnership
Membership
Participants pay attention during the workshopA moment of laughter during group discussionsExpress FC CEO Hamuza Junju (L) spearheading a discussion during the workshop.Club administrators expound on a point during the workshopVipers SC, BUL FC and Kirinya JSSS CEOs share a moment during discussions.FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye (L) leads a discussionKCCA FC and Vipers SC adminstratorsshare a moment at the workshopUPL Board chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo, FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma and UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani share a moment during a tea break
KCCA FC Chairman Ashaba Aggrey elaborated on roles of a club in football development.
The UPL Club Administration and Leadership Workshop is set to run for two days – Friday 31 May 2019 to Saturday 1 June 2019.
St. Henry’s College Kitovu head teacher Brother Augustine Mugabo saluted the current administration at the helm of FUFA leadership led by Eng. Moses Magogo for restoring tranquility and sanity back to the beautiful game in the country.
Bro. Mugabo confessed that because of FUFA’s sound administration, Uganda Cranes qualification to AFCON was not a gamble, but rather a straight path of plan, efficiency and transparency.
He made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the football governing body in Mengo, Kampala on Monday Morning.
Brother Augustine Mugabo interacting with FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House, Mengo
‘I have truly understood why Uganda Cranes returned to AFCON. It’s not a gamble, it was something planned. Whatever I have found here is professional. I found a big system with every department active. It is a big institution full of professional employees and technical people. FUFA asked me to pass around after visiting my school in Masaka and I am also grateful for receiving balls from FUFA.’ noted Br. Mugabo
L-R: FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Bro. Augustine Mugabo and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey ManduBrother Augustine Mugabo while speaking to the media at FUFA House, Mengo
St Henry’s College Kitovu hosted President’s XI team game against Masaka Select on the eve of Stanbic Uganda Cup on Friday 24th May. The School further hosted the FUFA executives and invited both teams for a dinner.
During the meeting, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated the School’s support towards football and involvement in footballing activities.
Father Augustine Mugabo hosted the FUFA officials at St Henry’s Kitovu
The executive agreed on the donating balls to the School.
At the just concluded copa Coca-Cola tournament, St Henry’s Kitovu was ejected at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners St Mary’s Kitende
Main Photo: L-R; Augustine Mugabo while speaking to the media
FUFA and National Junior Teams’ (U17 and U20) head coach Mr. Kwasi Fabin Samuel have agreed to end the contract between the two parties by mutual consent.
‘FUFA is happy with the work done by Mr. Kwasi in the period he has been in Uganda. However a request by the coach to go and handle family matters back home thus not able to continue with the job, saw the Executive consent to his request’
Kwasi was in charge of the Uganda U-17 team which participated in the AFCON Finals in Tanzania from 14th-28th April 2019.
FUFA wishes Kwasi all the best in his future endeavors.
