The three European football governing body (UEFA) officials under the UEFA ASSIST programme have held meetings with football stakeholders in Uganda with the aim of conducting operational reviews of FUFA’s work in line with its strategic plan.
UEFA Head of International Relations football operations specialist Eva Pasquier, and two consultants Stewart Reagan (former CEO of the Scottish Football Association) and Ken MacLeod are in Uganda on the request of FUFA to help the local federation learn from best practices.
UEFA and NCS officials at Lugogo on Friday. They were welcomed by NCS Ag. General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel.
The officials who were welcomed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson on Thursday, also spent Friday at the FUFA headquarters where they had discussions with a number of FUFA officials including President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA CEO, Directors and Managers in their respective areas.
L-R Edgar Watson, Stewart Reagan, Eva Pasquier FUFA President and Ken MacLeod.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson highlighted the importance of this visit to Ugandan football.
‘The representatives of UEFA are here to asses how football is run in this country on invitation by the FUFA president and his Executive with a view of trying to see how we can try to improve on our management in the execution of administrative issues within areas concerning marketing, finance, competitions and how the Executive conducts its business’
He also noted that FUFA looks at improving its operations in terms of Governance.
‘We are trying to scrutinize our structure, how we operate and over the weekend we shall a retreat with the executive to discuss on how we operate.
Members of FUFA like the regions, clubs and associations that are affiliated to FUFA can also be helped in terms of improving their governance and administrative operation’
Edgar Watson listens to Stewart Reagan
The UEFA officials also held meetings with Ministry of Education and Sports, sponsors, fans, UPL secretariat staff and board representatives, football clubs’ CEOs and the media.
Eva Pasquier meeting with the UPL Secretariat staff. In the Photo from 2nd Left-Board Chairman Ruygendo Airnaitwe, David Serebe and UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani.
Uganda is the first African country to benefit from the programme.
Members of the media in a session with Stewart Reagan from UEFA at FUFA House.
The UEFA team will engage the FUFA Executive in a two-day retreat at Serena Hotel, Kigo on Saturday and Sunday where they will, basing on their findings from the discussions with stakeholders, advice and guide the FUFA on the way forward.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President welcomes UEFA officials in his office at FUFA House, Mengo
FUFA launched a new tournament called ‘Odilo’ on Wednesday morning at FUFA House designed for grassroots football to be played by Primary Schools in Uganda.
However how much do you know about the choice of word ‘Odilo’ for FUFA’s newest baby on the 13 strong lCompetitions list organsied by FUFA.
The FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza patiently told the story during the press conference.
Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Gipir and Labongo who moved South from the land called Bahel-Gazel and settled in present-day West Nile with their families and children.
Due to inter-family jostles and glitches involving the loss and recovery of the Royal Spear from the wilderness by Gipir and the extraction of a bead from Labongo’s daughter’s ripped stomach, the two brothers decided to part ways.
Consequently, on one morning at a place called Wang-Lei in present-day Pakwach they buried an axe and parted ways.
FUFA Finance Decolas Kiiza while briefing the media at FUFA House on the choice of the word ‘Odilo’ for the Primary School Championship. Odilo means ball among the ALur and Luo Communities.
Gipir and his family took the area west of the Nile and became the Alur Community while Labongo moved eastwards settling off through Acholi, Lango, Bunyoro, Bukedi up to areas of Western Kenya as Luo Community.
Amongst the Alur was born a boy called ODILO in the remote village of Pavungu.
While a teenager, Odilo ventured his way to Kampala where he found a group of boys kicking around object which excited him very much.
He manoeuvred and sneaked away with the round object up to Pavungu imagine in two days!
L-R; Grace Abalo, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey Kibenge and 2nd FUFA President Darius Mugoye
The youths and men of Pavungu were so agitated and started playing using the round object on the guidelines of Odilo and easily named it Odilo which would later turn out to be the BALL and the game, Football.
Odilo spread out to the Greater Northern Uganda that hosts two FUFA Regional Football Associations of West Nile and Northern like wildfire.
In recognition of the Alur, the people of Pavungu, the Greater Northern Uganda and Odilo himself, the FUFA Executive Committee decided that the newly introduced FUFA Primary Schools Championship to be played across Uganda hereby named “ODILO”.
MAIN PHOTO: Official Logo of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘Odilo”
A new baby is born. In FUFA’s quest to implement its five year strategic plan to develop football from the grassroot level, a new boys’ football tournament for Primary Schools in Uganda has been created by the local soccer governing body.
L-R; Grace Abalo, FUFA President, Aggrey Kibenge and 2nd FUFA President Darius Mugoye
The Championship is code-named Odilo – meaning a ball in the Alur and Luo communities.
At a fully packed press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning, the official launch was performed by the Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey David Kibenge, who was Chief Guest, together with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The Official FUFA Primary Schools Championship ‘Odilo’ Logo
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Magogo noted that it is the federation’s strategy to achieve its Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field.
‘We can only achieve our vision by following procedures laid down for developing grassroots football. There is no shortcut to football development. We take responsibility to create the category of U15 so that we can track these players. The top clubs in Europe can only recruit players at the age of 17 to take them to the academies and prepare them for the bigger stage.
‘Uganda is endowed with plenty of talent which is diverse. The new Championship unveiled today is looking at the categorisation of the players below the age of thirteen years,’ the FUFA boss observed.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey David Kibenge
Kibenge expressed his delight to witness the ceremony and applauded FUFA under Magogo’s leadership for the milestones achieved so far in Ugandan football during his tenure so far.
‘I thank God for this morning of unveiling such a wonderful football product. It is a game changer. I would like to congratulate FUFA and Eng. Moses Magogo for the vision to Ugandan football and all the milestones achieved. It is a project that was overdue. I am glad that FUFA will take the lead charge in the competitions and technical expertise will be applied. Such competitions have values attached to them but need technical expertise which FUFA provides. We shall engage all stakeholders to take part and I speak with authority that the Ministry will support these competitions.’
Aggrey David Kibenge while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
National Council of Sports –Ivan Niwamanya
Ivan Niwamanya from local sports regulators National Council of Sports (NCS) said that grassroots football is the way to go.
‘We must tap the talent at this level to get the best results. If we don’t start with the grassroots, we should expect little or nothing’
Ivan Niwamanya addressing the media during the launch of the championship
Playing format, registration
Registration is in progress at the FUFA Regional offices and 400 primary schools have already confirmed participation. Deadline for registration is Wednesday 15th May 2019. The Qualification process will start with matches at the district level to determine District Winners who will play at the Regional Finals.
The Championship will kick off 5th June 2019 at various grounds to determine District Champions before they feature at the Regional level.
FUFA Primary Schools National Finals
The National Finals will be played by the eight Regional Primary Schools Winners at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Organising Committee formed
A committee to be headed by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha will be in charge of the championship. It also has the 2nd Vice President at FUFA Darius Mugoye, Hajji Abdu Sekabira Lukooya, John Bosco Masiko, Farouk Kigongo and one representative from the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Group photo after the launch of the championship at FUFA House, Mengo
The launch ceremony was also witnessed by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Member Hamid Juma (Chairman of FUFA Competitions Committee), Grace Abalo (Senior Education officer-Department of Physical Education and Sports), Pollbert Agobe (Principal Education Officer-Department of Basic Education-Primary Schools), Ivan Niwamanya (National Council of Sports, who represented General Secretary Dr. Patrick Ogwel), Uganda Youth Football Association Delegates to the FUFA Assembly John Bosco Masiko and Farouk Kigongo.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Guest of Honour -Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Aggrey David Kibenge holding the placard of the Odilo logo at the launch of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship. The fucntion was held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning.
The month of April had a series of events and number of stories about football in Uganda.
In this issue of the FUFA Monthly Newsletter we highlight the major headlines.
We have hinted on a number of issues which include; The FUFA Drum, CAF Club licensing regional workshop, the Uganda U17 National Teas maiden appearance in AFCON among others.
The Uganda National U-17 team (Cubs) will return to back home with their heads up.
Despite missing out on the semi-final slot at the on-going AFCON U-17 championship, the Cubs won made a debut appearance picked crucial lessons.
Uganda drew one all with Nigeria in the final group A match played at the Chamazi Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Saturday.
Super substitute John Kokas Alou headed home the game opener 21 minutes from from time, a few minutes after he had replaced the injured Andrew Kawooya on 68 minutes.
Action between Uganda Cubs and Nigeria U-17 at the Chamazi Sports Complex
It took the West Africans only five minutes to bring the game level through Ibraheem Jabaar who beat defenders and the largely impressive goalkeeper Jack Komakech for the equalizer.
With Angola’s 4-2 win over the hosts Tanzania, Uganda completed the campaign third of group A.
Nigeria tops with seven points, Angola on six, Uganda with four and Tanzania miserably ends without any point.
Both Nigeria and Angola progress to the semi-finals and will play at the 2019 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Some of the fans who cheered the Ugandan youngsters from start to finish in Dar es salaam
Uganda Cubs XI Vs Nigeria
Uganda Cubs XI:
Jack Komakech (GK), Justine Opiro, Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Najib Yiga, Gavin Kizito (C), Davis Sekajja, Ivan Asaba (53’ Isma Mugulusi), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (68’ John Kokas Alou), Rogers Mugisha (52’ Abdulwahid Iddi)
Uganda U-17 Technical team with the substitute players during the singing of the national anthem
Uganda U-17 national team (Cubs) convincingly out-smarted the AFCON 2019 hosts Tanzania 3-0 in a one-sided group A game played at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Wednesday.
Uganda’s goals were scored by Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Najib Yiga.
Kawooya opened the scores with a 16th-minute goal off Rogers Mugisha assist.
Mugisha assisted Asaba for the second after 28 minutes as the first half read in 2-0 in bold in favour of the Ugandans.
Yiga wrapped up the scoring business on the evening for Uganda with a well-drilled header, 14 minutes from full time.
Uganda Cubs players celebrate their second goal
All the three changes were made for Uganda. Abdulwahid Iddi, Isma Mugulusi and John Alou were introduced for Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya and Ivan Asaba respectively.
Uganda is now third in group A, three points behind leaders Nigeria who overcame Angola 1-0 and Angola on a head to head basis
Uganda’s Ivan Asaba was named the Total man of the match.
Ivan Asaba holds his Man of the Match Accolade
The Cubs will now face Nigeria on Saturday on the same day and time when Angola battle Tanzania.
Yiga Najib celebrates after scoring thCubse third goal for
Team Line Ups:
Uganda U-17 XI:
Back row L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Ssekimbegga Kevin, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Garvin Mugweri (C) Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Kakire Thomas, Asaba Ivan and Mugisha Rogers
Jack Komakech (G.K), Justine Opiro, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Gavin Kizito, Samson Kasozi, Rogers Mugisha (58′ Abdulwahid Iddi ), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (62′ Isma Mugulusi), Davis Ssekajja, Najib Yiga, Ivan Asaba (84′ John Alou)
Subs Not Used:
Delton Oyo (G.K), Patrick Mubiru (G.K), James Jarieko, Edrine Mukisa Opaala, Innocent Opira, Polycarp Mwaka,
Suspended: Ibrahim Juma
Head coach: Samuel Kwasi Fabin Paa
First assistant coach: Jackson Magera
Second assistant coach: Hamuza Lutalo
Tanzania XI:
Serengeti boys XI
Shabani Hassan (G.K), Omary Omary, Arafat Swakali, , Alphonce Msanga, John Edmund, Kelvin John, Pascal Msindo, Ladaki Chasambi, Amiri Njeru, Esdon Mshirakandi (57’ Salumu Milinge), Morice Abraham (Captain)
Subs:
Ben Starkie, Mustapha Nankuku, Misungwi Chananja, William Dominic, Agiri Ngoda, Mwinyi Yahya (G.K), Zuberi Masudi (G.K)
Head coach: Oscar Rabson Mirambo
Tanzania XI:
Shabani Hassan (G.K), Omary Omary, Arafat Swakali, , Alphonce Msanga, John Edmund, Kelvin John, Pascal Msindo, Ladaki Chasambi, Amiri Njeru, Esdon Mshirakandi (57’ Salumu Milinge), Morice Abraham (Captain)
Subs:
Ben Starkie, Mustapha Nankuku, Misungwi Chananja, William Dominic, Agiri Ngoda, Mwinyi Yahya (G.K), Zuberi Masudi (G.K)
The Uganda U-17 National team (The Cubs) lost 1-0 to Angola in group A at the on-going Total AFCON U-17 Championship in Tanzania on Sunday.
The Cubs fell to Osvaldo Pedro Capemba’s 33rd-minute goal and did not recover to lose maximum points at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.
Rogers Mugisha takes on an opponent from Angola
Najib Yiga, Ibrahim Juma, Andrew Kawooya, Abdul Wahid Iddi and second-half substitute Ibra Mugulusi all had attempts towards Angola’s goal in vain.
Uganda Cubs goalkeeper Jack Komakech was alert to limit the damage coming from the opposition at all times.
Angola defends a set piece during the game against Uganda Cubs at the National Stadium on Sunday evening
The best moment for Uganda to level the game came 10 minutes from full time but Mugulusi’s strong left-footed shot hit the lower post and Yiga was slower to pounce home the rebound.
Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Davis Ssekajja were all rested for Thomas Kakaire, Isma Mugulusi and Mukisa Opalla respectively.
Uganda’s left back Ibrahim Juma was sent off in the 87th minute and will miss the next match coming on Wednesday against the hosts, Tanzania.
The official opening match was won by Nigeria, 5-4 against hosts Tanzania.
Uganda Cubs XI against Angola. Back row; L-R Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Idi Abdulwahid, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson, Kizito Gavin Mugweri – Front row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma
Uganda Cubs XI:
Jack Komakech (G.K), Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Davis Ssekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Idd Abdulwahid, Ivan Asaba, Yiga Najib, Rogers Mugisha, Justine Opiro
Subs:
Patrick Mubiru, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Innocent Opira, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire, Mukisa Opaala, Polycarp Mwaka, John Alou, James Jarieko
Uganda Cubs technical teamUganda Cubs substitutes during the singing of the national anthems
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019) – KO 7 PM
Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)
Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin has released his team’s starting XI, for the CAF Total U17 AFCON opening fixture against Angola due tonight at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.
He maintained the squad that featured in a 4 all draw against Gor Mahia U20 in the second practice match played at Camp Toyoyo Jericho, Nairobi.
Cubs during their final training at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam
However, goalkeeper Oyo Delton who was part of the qualifications for the final tournament won’t be featuring after getting injured while conducting the final training on Saturday night.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also made a courtesy visit to the camp and had a team talk with the boys plus the technical staff
FUFA President while in Camp at Peacock hotel Dar es Salaam
Starting XI
Komaketch Jack (Goal Keeper), Opiro Justine, Ibrahim Juma, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Captain), Sekajja Davis, Asaba Ivan, Kawooya Andrew, Idi Abdul Wahid, Mugisha Rogers and Yiga Najib.
Substitutes:Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC), Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC)
Main Photo: L-R; Ibrahim Juma, Kawooya Andrew, Mugisha Rogers, Idi Abdulwahid, Opira Justine, and Asaba Ivan celebrate the forth goal against Gor Mahia U(20) at Camp Toyoyo
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019)
Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)
Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) conducted the final training under floodlights ahead of their opening fixture against Angola at the CAF Total U17 tournament in Dar es Salaam.
On arrival, the team underwent the mandatory MRI tests and the coach will be spoilt for choice as all 21 players passed the exercise conducted by CAF Medical team.
Kawooya Andrew aims to shoot the ball while head coach Fabin Kwesi looks on during training at National Stadium on Saturday in Dar es Salaam
While addressing the media at the official pre-match press conference, Kwesi noted how ready his side is to take on the challenge against Angola.
‘We have critically analysed the Angola side. We have identified their strong and weak areas. We know what they are made of’ noted Kwesi
‘We don’t have stars but a team. We are going to use the strength of our team’ Kwesi added.
Head CaachPaa Samuel Kwesi addresses the media during the pre-match press conference
Kwesi also commended the quality of the league from which the youngsters are selected.
‘It is a wonderful thing that is happening in Uganda. We have the U17 league and before you qualify you have to pass the MRI test to play in that league and it has given us an advantage while selecting players’ Kwesi added
The team captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri who led his side to the regional championship last year to book a place in the final tourney opened up on how prepared they are for the opener.
‘We are prepared technically, mentally and physically. We have a mission to accomplish that we embarked on last year here in Dar es Salaam. In tomorow’s game we are coming for maximum points’ Kizito noted
‘I feel so proud and want to thank our fans here in Dar es Salaam. We won’t let you down, we shall work hard as a team to get good results’ Kizito added
Team Captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri while addressing the media
Uganda plays against Angola in the opening fixture before playing hosts (Tanzania) and Nigeria respectively in group A.
The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Team officials:
Ariga Rasoul – Leader of Delegation
Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach
Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach
Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach
Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach
Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Coordinator
Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager
MAIN PHOTO: Players and officials in a prayer session after their last training on Saturday at National Stadium, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
We are back with the FUFA Monthly Newsletter- March 2019
It was an action-packed month that also saw the Uganda National Junior team (Under 17-The Cubs ) travel to Europe for a training camp before they returned home for yet another camp in Nairobi, Kenya all with the aim of preparing for the Total AFCON U-17 Finals.
The FUFA Newsletter brings you highlights of events held in March as per the FUFA calendar.
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda (Sunday 14th April 2019)
Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019)
Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
Uganda U17 National Team flew to Dar es Salaam this morning for the Total CAF U17 final tournament to take place from 14th-28th April in Tanzania.
This was after a successful 10 day training camp in Kenya (1st-10th April) meant for acclimatization to the high temperatures of Dar es Salaam where two practice matches were played in Nairobi with Kenya U18 (0-0) and Gor Mahia FC U20 (4-4).
L-R; Ibrahim Juma, Kawooya Andrew, Mugisha Rogers, Idi Abdulwahid, Opira Justine, and Asaba Ivan celebrate their goal against Gor Mahia U(20) at Camp Toyoyo
A contingent of 31 which comprised of 21 players and 10 officials left Nairobi for Dar es Salaam aboard Kenya Airways.
The team is expected to carry out a mandatory MRI test on Thursday 11th April before their first fixture against Angola on Sunday.
Head Coach Paa Samuel Kwesi shared his mind about the two camps in Njeru and Kenya.
‘I think they are doing well, fortunately, we have an able assistant who did a good job, therefore, we are just adding onto what has been done already and so far it’s been good’ Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin noted.
1st Ass. Magera Jackson Kaddu(L) with Head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi
While speaking about the away camp, he applauded the boys’ performance.
‘It is common knowledge that when you gather children at the U17 level and move them out of their country to another country it gives them enough energy to work hard due to that excitement and since we came in Kenya the boys have performed very well and improved day by day’ he added
Fitness trainer Derrick Osei Owusu with the youngsters during training at Utalii ground Nairobi, Kenya
Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola
The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.
Team travelling (21 players and 10 officials )
Goalkeepers:Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komakech (Ndejje University FC), and Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC)
Rest of the Squad:Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Cagliari FC – Italy), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Opiro Justine(KCCA SA), Kawooya Andrew (Vipers SC)
Team officials:
Ariga Rasoul – Leader of Delegation
Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach
Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach
Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach
Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach
Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Coordinator
Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager
Main Photo: Players and officials at Sports View hotel, Kasarani where the team had the 10 day camp in Nairobi
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda
Uganda vs Tanzania
Nigeria vs Uganda
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
Uganda U-17 National team (Cubs) played their second build-up match prior to the long awaited AFCON U-17 finals with Gor Mahia U-20 side on Friday at the Camp Toyoyo grounds in Nairobi
Cubs forward Mugisha Rogers amidst Gor Mahia U-20 opponents before a corner kick was taken.
The contest ended four goals apiece with the Ugandan youngsters exhibiting a typical fighting spirit as they recovered a from 4-2 situation at some stage to level matters.
Andrew Kawooya, Idi Abdulwahid and a brace of penalties from Ibrahim Juma lifted the Uganda Cubs.
Gor Mahia U-20 opened the scoring business with a stunner but midfielder Andrew Kawooya brought the game level with a decent free-kick just outside the penalty area before halftime.
L-R; Yiga Najib, Kawooya Andrew and Mugisha Rogers celebrate their equaliser before half time
Idi Abulwahid shot Uganda ahead before the Kenyan side drew level and further stretchered the lead.
Moments later, Ibrahim Juma converted from the penalty mark twice to make it 4 all.
This followed fouls on Idi Abdulwahid and Thomas Kakaire.
A moment of fair play and solidarity between the Cubs and Gor Mahia after the final whistle
The Cubs (Uganda 17) will spend 9 days (from 1st-9th April) before heading to Tanzania on 10th April for the U17 AFCON finals
The final tournament (U17 AFCON) will kick off on 14th and end on 28th April 2019 in Tanzania. Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola
The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.
Cubs starting XI against Gor Mahia U20, Back row L-R; Sekajja Davis, Idi Abdul Wahid, Komaketch Jack, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Captain). Front row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Opiro Innocent, Kawooya Andrew, Asaba Ivan, and Ibrahim Juma.
Gor Mahia(U20) XI
Main Photo: L-R; Ibrahim Juma, Kawooya Andrew, Mugisha Rogers, Idi Abdulwahid, Opira Justine, and Asaba Ivan celebrate the forth goal against Gor Mahia U(20) at Camp Toyoyo
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda
Uganda vs Tanzania
Nigeria vs Uganda
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco .
Uganda U17 National team (Cubs) played to a goalless draw with their Kenya counterparts (U18) in a trial match at Utali ground Nairobi Kenya.
This is the first match as per the program of the technical team arrangements during the camp in Kenya as the youngsters prepare for the CAF U17 AFCON finals in Dar es Salaam Tanzania 2019.
Mugisha Rogers amidst 3 Kenya Opponents
After the match, head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin noted that he was impressed with the performance of his side despite the goalless result.
‘I am happy with the results and the overall performance of the boys. It gives me a good analysis of the boys’ performance, helps in rating them and what to add while we prepare for the finals in Tanzania’ noted Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin.
Uganda U17 Coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin speaks to media after the match
Kenya’s Coach noted that the match came at the right time before his team departs to North Africa.
‘We played very well and this match has given me a clear view of the whole camp we have had ahead of our trip to Egypt’ said Micheal Amenga
Kenya U18 Coach Micheal Amenga speaks to journalists after the match
The Cubs (Uganda 17) will spend 9 days (from 1st-9th April) before heading to Tanzania on 10th April for the U17 AFCON finals meanwhile Kenya jets out to Alexandria, Egypt, on April 4, 2019, for the four nations tournament that has Egypt, Morocco and Algeria.
The final tournament (U17 AFCON) will kick off on 14th and end on 28th April 2019 in Tanzania. Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola
The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.
Cubs starting XI against Kenya U18, Back row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Komaketch Jack, Idi Abdul Wahid, Mugulusi Isma, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Captain). Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Kakaire Thomas, Opiro Innocent, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma.Kenya U18 XI
Main Photo: Mugisha Rogers (White) shows the Kenyans his skills
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda
Uganda vs Tanzania
Nigeria vs Uganda
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
The newly appointed Uganda U17 National Team Head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin conducted his first training session with the team at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru a few days after taking up this position.
He arrived for duty on Monday in Njeru where the team is camping ahead of the AFCON U-17 final tournament. The youngsters resumed their preparations on a high note with head coach introducing Osei-Owusu Derrick as a physical fitness coach.
L-R; Physical fitness coach, Osei-Owusu Derrick, FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and Fabin Kwesi.
The residential training commenced on Saturday March 23.
Players stretching during training
According to Kwesi, he will monitor the players while taking them through different training dynamics for the rest of the time he will be with them in camp until when they fly to South Africa for another residential camp.
‘In my observation, if we work a little harder, this team will get results’ noted Kwesi
Samuel Kwesi walks off the turf with the boys after training.
The final tournament will kick off on 14th and end on 28th April 2019 in Tanzania. Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola
The top two teams in each ot the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.
Players in camp
Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komaketch (Ndejje University FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC), Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC), and Sinalya Ben (Express FC)
Rest of the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Kiddawalime Saul (Super Cubs), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Cagliari FC – Italy), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Mukisa Owen (BUL FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Lubega Derrick (Express FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Opira Justine(KCCA SA) Kawooya Andrew (Vipers SC)
Team officials:
Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach
Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach
Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach
Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach
Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager
Main Photo: Paa Fabin Samuel Kwesi at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru after his first day of training.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the appointment of Samuel Fabin Kwesi as the head coach for the national U-17 and U-20 teams for a period of one year.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye and CEO Edgar Watson officially introduced Kwesi to the media.
Kwesi’s immediate task at hand will be to handle the Uganda U-17 (Cubs) at the 2019 Total AFCON U-17 Finals in Tanzania to start on 14th- 28th April 2019.
Eng. Moses Magogo (right) presents Samuel Fabin Kwesi with the under-age national teams’ jerseyL-R: Darius Mugoye, Fabin Kwesi, Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday, 20th March 2019
‘As FUFA, we have a mission of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch. We have had the position of the U17 National team head coach vacant and as FUFA, we looked for someone who has experience with the young players, a person who has contacts. Currently the market in Europe looks at young players.I therefore take this moment to announce Fabin Kwesi Samuel as the new head coach of the U17 national team. He has experience with such teams having coached the Ghana U17 national team. We therefore welcome you to Uganda. We shall accord you all the necessary support.’ Stated FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
In his maiden submission to the media, Kwesi boldly outlined his mission at hand as regards developing the young players.
‘I am here for a mission. First, I want to guide the Uganda U-17 team at the AFCON U-17 finals. The time is very short but I will give it all my best shot. The youth need patience to work with and develop to their best’ Kwesi Fabin
The Uganda U-17 national team will enter residential training on Sunday, 24th March 2019 at the FUFA Technical center
The draws for the second edition of The FUFA Drum tournament have been held on Tuesday 12th March 2019 at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga in Kampala.
The federation was represented with the top brass officials led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Exco Members Hamid Juma, Chis Kalibbala, Ronnie Kalema, David Mukidi Kalyebala, Rogers Byamukama, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the FUFA Drum Committee members.
The respective Provinces were also well represented by team leaders and officials. The playing format has been changed in a way that after the first group stages, the teams will be grouped to play at one venue for the quarter finals till the finals. The venue is yet to be named.
Moments before the draws, the team leaders and the local organizing committee conducted a review session on how the previous tournament progressed and plan for the 2nd edition.
In his address, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo lauded all the parties for their roles in ensuring a successful tournament during the first edition.
Local organizing committee members of the FUFA Drum with the FUFA President moments after the draws
With due admission, the challenges encountered during the inaugural tournament can only be made better;
‘I am very glad that we have the second edition of the FUFA Drum tournament. I thank the stakeholders who enabled the successful running of the first edition. I must admit we had challenges in the first edition, but we shall only get better. We have a new format in place. This is meant to give sponsors mileage. This tournament causes a lot of emotions and this is good for the event. Let us enjoy the tournament and encourage our fans to take part through mobilisation. Three provinces Acholi, Tooro and West Nile stood out in terms of mobilisation. I also thank the cultural leaders who took part in the first edition. Congratulations Buganda for winning the first edition‘ Eng. Moses Magogo
Rogers Byamukama, the chairperson for The FUFA Drum Local organising committee
Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Drum Local organising committee chairperson
‘The first edition of the FUFA Drum was a successful tournament. I thank all the teams that took part in the tournament and for the beautiful football displayed. We got support from Government, cultural and political leaders. Let us build a good brand. Build it together. This edition we return bigger and better with player insurance well catered for by the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). For the short comings, I beg we review together and ensure a successful tourney for the successful tournament in year two’
FUFA CEO-Edgar Watson
Over two million fans followed their Province teams to venues where matches were played. This was a strong message that indicated people’s love for football and their ancestry. Let’s participate with love and joy that football brings.
The 19th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that sat on 14th February 2019 renewed the mandate of The FUFA Drum Organising Committee for another term of one year. I would like to thank Mr. Rogers Byamukama and his Committee members for the job well done in the first edition.
FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha
‘The tournament has impacted well on football at all levels right from the grassroot. I thank the secretariat for the work well done during the first edition. This is the best innovation we have made as FUFA in very many years. I thank the Executive, delegates and those who were consulted. Initial edition we promised much more than delievered. I urge the team leaders to further organize their teams. We expect more crowds and more revenues. We have got inquiries from other countries on how the FUFA Drum tournament is being organised’
Groups:
A: Busoga, Kampala, Tooro, Rwenzori
B: Buganda, Ankole, Lango, Sebei
C: West Nile, Acholi, Bunyoro, Karamoja
D: Bukedi, Bugishu, Teso, Kigezi
Match Day one Fixtures (30th – 31st March 2019)
Busoga Vs Tooro
Kampala Vs Rwenzori
Buganda Vs Lango
Ankole Vs Sebei
West Nile Vs Bunyoro
Acholi Vs Karamoja
Bukedi Vs Teso
Bugisu Vs Kigezi
MAIN PHOTO: Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Bernard Tungwaho conducts the draw for the 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament. He was assited by Mike Letti (West Nile), Mariam Mpaata(Kigezi) and Peter Nkugwa (Kampala)
Kampala Region Select Women Team- Head coach Ayub Khalifah has named 25 players to face the Uganda National Women-Crested Cranes in the Regional Tour Match at the StarTimes Stadium on Saturday 16th March 2019 at 2pm. The match will be played before the men’s senior team “The Uganda Cranes who face off with Kampala Region Select Men’s Team at 4:30pm. The organisers will not charge any fees for the entrance.
Kawempe Muslim Junior Team players dominate the list with 9 players, Maroons with 5, Uganda Martyrs with 4, Trinity College Nabingo with 3. Katuuso and Highland are represented with 2 players each.
On the technical side, Nankya Immaculate will assist Ayub Khalifah.
Kampala Region Women Select quad:
Nakwanga Elizabeth (GK) (Katuuso) and Namuli Justine (GK) (Katuuso)
Others;
Akujo Esther (Maroons), Naiga Mayi (Maroons), Abba Immaculate (Maroons), Nakiyingi Sofi (Maroons), Nalubwama Shanita (Maroons).Nantege Regina (Highland), Nassozi Allen (Highland), Nalule Joseph (Martyrs), Kanyago Halima (Martyrs), Basemera Uditar (Martyrs), Nakasi Latifah (Martyrs), Nyinagahira Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nakato Rebecca (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nandago Hadija (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nakamya Sandra (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nassali Olivia (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Mushimire Ritah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Kasana Brenda (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Kyomuhendo Sumayiyah (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nalubega Monica (Kawempe Muslim Junior), Nvanugi Lilian (Trinity College Nabbingo), Babirye Agatha (Trinity College Nabbingo), and Nakazibwe Jovia (Trinity College Nabbingo).
MAIN PHOTO:Crested Cranes Team to face Kampala Region Select
Results-UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament-Turkey
Uganda 1-4 Morocco
Tanzania 3-2 Australia
Cameroon 4-1 Uganda
Morocco 1-0 Belarus
Tanzania 0-1 Guinea
Turkey 4-1 Australia
Seneagl 2-0 Nigeria
Montenegro 2-1 Angola
Group 1:Tanzania, Guinea, Australia, Turkey
Group 2: Cameroon, Uganda, Morocco and Belarus
Group 3:Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Montenegro
Thomas Kakaire netted late in the game (83rd minute) to pull back a consolation goal for the Uganda U17 against Morocco. Kakaire plays for Bright Stars FC Junior team in the FUFA Juniors League.
Uganda’s captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri (5) and Morocco captain Ouacharaf Bilal (19) pose for a photo with match officials before kickoff
Having fallen to Cameroon 4-1 on Tuesday, the Cubs were looking forward to impress against Morocco. However, the story didn’t change much as they again lost by the same score line. Boujemaoui Faissal, Loune Ali and Ait e Asri Oussama netted for Morocco.
Rogers Mugisha of Uganda encounters Morocco’s defender Ramzi Achraf (14).
It is the second loss of the Uganda Cubs as they will return to action on Friday against Belarus in a tournament organised by CAF and UEFA to help the 8 qualified teams to the AFCON U17 Finals prepare for the tournament in Tanzania due next month.
Uganda Cubs Starting XI against MoroccoMorocco U17 that faced Uganda U17 in Turkey on Wednesday
Uganda U17 Starting XI against Morocco
Oyo Delton (1 GK), Sekimbegga Kevin (4), Ibrahim Juma (9), Ekellot Ibrahim (12), Kizito Gavin| (5), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (17), Sekajja Davis (11), Kakaire Thomas (14), Asaba Ivan (16), Kakande Shafic (23), Mugisha Rogers (21).
Mwaka Polycarp (15), Mugulusi Isma (2) came in for Opaala Edrine and Kakande Shafic respectively
Unused Substitutes
Komakech Jack (18 GK), Wasswanga Shafiki (3), , Alou John Kokas (13), Kasozi Samson (7), Kiddawalime Soul (8), Jarieko James (20), Ziraba Ronnie (22).
