Category: Youth Football

FUFA Juniors League 2017/18:

Final played at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo:

• Onduparaka Junior Team 0-1 Vipers Junior Team

Vipers Junior Team has clinched the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors League championship a Championship which is for players Under 18 years that was started in 2015. 

This followed a 0-1 victory in the final over Onduparaka Junior Team at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala on Tuesday, 19^th June 2018.  

Sula Mpanga’s lone strike two minutes inside the second half of the well attended game led Vipers SC JT to the victory.

Vipers defended gallantly following offensive threats from Iddi Abdul Wahid, Anthony Kent, Salim Abdallah and Abdul Shakur of Onduparaka Junior team.

Onduparaka’s Silas Draku was sent off in the closing stages of the game for unsporting conduct.

This is the second time that Vipers Junior Team are champions of this league after the 2015/16 triumph. The final was attended by FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Executive Committee member Chris Kalibala, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Onduparaka Patron Hon. Bernard Atiku, FUFA Delegates, coaches, Airtel Uganda Brand and Strategy Manager Noela Byuma among others.

Vipers  Junior Team earned Shs. 5M as prize money and Onduparaka Junior Team was rewarded with Shs 2M.

Vipers’ Moses Bakabulindi was named MVP, KCCA’s Sadat Anaku finished with 26 goals to take the top scorers’ gong, Joram Nsubuga (KCCA) was best goalkeeper and Ronald Ssali was best coach.

Meanwhile, Kirinya-Jinja S.S Junior Team earned the fair play team award.

Meanwhile, Airtel presented a cheque of UGX 55 Millions towards the FUFA Juniors League for the just concluded season. The financial support is part of the deal renewed four deal between Airtel and FUFA last year as the FUFA Juniors League was a beneficiary project undertaken by Airtel.

Airtel’s Byuma handed over the dummy cheque moments after the final at Lugogo.

Team Line Ups:

Vipers SC Junior Team Starting XI:

Mutwalibu Magolofa (G.K), Azizi Abdu Kayondo, Reagan Kasumba, Thomas Kakaire, Moses Bakabulindi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Sula Mpanga, Ivan Ashaba, Gerald Kirya, Andrew Kirunda, Alex Kizito

Subs:

Sadat Mugenyi, Benjamin Nazar, Hope Aganyira, Travis Mutyaba, Derrick Kato, Pius Ssonko, Vicent Chandiga

Head coach: Ronald Ssali

Onduparaka FC Junior Team Starting XI:

Safi Apangu (G.K), John Rogers, Francis Econi (Captain), Muhamed Rasul, Taban Wijo, Farouk Edema, Silas Draku, Iddi Abdul Wahid, Anthony Kent, Salim Abdallah, Abdul Shakur

Subs:

Gilbert Yamandu, Bida Bare, Jimmy Piriyo, Gabriel Matata, Right Najib, Clement Taban

Head coach: Morrish Adiga

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Lucky Razake Kasalirwe
• 1^st Assistant Referee: Ashiraf Magoola
• 2^nd Assistant Referee: Ashiraf Kakaire
• Fourth Official: Zamuyat Kawala
• Match Commissioner: Egesa Wesonge

Individual Awards:

• Most Valuable Player (MVP): Moses Bakabulindi (Vipers Junior Team)
• Top Scorer:  Sadat Anaku (KCCA Soccer Academy) – 26 Goals
• Best Goalkeeper: Joram Nsubuga (KCCA Soccer Academy) – Conceded 10 goals
• Best coach: Ronald Ssali (Vipers Junior Team)
• Fair Play Award: Kirinya-Jinja S.S Juniors Team

AIRTEL RISING STARS U-17 PROGRAMME (Season 7):

Launch: Tuesday, 7th June 2018 – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo

Inter-District Qualifiers: 16th June – 1st July 2018 – Various Districts

Regional Qualifiers: July – August 2018 – Regional Football DFA’s will decide respective venues

Grand Finals: August 2018 (Date will be confirmed) – At Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal

The 7th edition of the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 Youth football programme was officially launched at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday, 7th June 2018.

Like it has been during the previous editions, the launch attracted the top brass officials from the main sponsors of this programme, Airtel Uganda Limited and the key partners, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

The FUFA team was led by second vice president Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama, Marketing Director, Esther Musoke, FUFA Youth Development officer Bashir Mutyaba.

Airtel Uganda Managing Director, VG Somasekhar, Marketing Director Indrajeet Kumar Singh, Brand Strategy Manager Noela Byuma and the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Faith Fiona Bugonzi represented the leading telecom giants who also bankroll the Uganda Cranes as the main sponsors.

Speaker after speaker expressed their appreciation for this under age competition that has helped to produce national team stars as Farouk Miya, Martin Kizza, Muhammed Shaban, Kezironi Kizito, Allan Kizito among others.

The launch comes barely  a week to the long awaited kick off of the inter-districts championships whose top performers will qualify for the regional hurdle.

The regional qualifiers across the eight regions of FUFA (North, East, North East, West, West Nile, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara) will take place in the entire month of July before the grand finals in August 2018.

The Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal will host the finals of this year’s ARS.

As the main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited provides the finances that help in the daily running affairs of the tournament, supply balls, nets, jerseys, medals, trophies and cash prizes.

After the official unveiling of the kits that will be used by the teams, there was an exciting exhibition game played by the Katuuso Community girls team amongst themselves as the guests enjoyed the action packed game.

WHAT THEY SAID AT THE LAUNCH:

DARIUS MUGOYE – FUFA SECOND VICE PRESIDENT (Represented the FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo)

As FUFA, we remain excited that the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 football programme is back and running. Like during the previous editions, there has been value added to the game of football in the country with new stars born, exposed and bred through this progamme. Since 2011 when this programme kicked off, there has been a significant number of stars who have graduated to the Uganda Cranes, U-20 and the U-23 team. We are excited about the partnership with Airtel Uganda. No wonder, that during this partnership, we managed to have the Uganda Cranes qualify to the African Cup of Nations in Gabon. As a federation, we believe in building from the grass roots. Thank you Airtel Uganda and the media for your special effort.

VG SOMASEKHAR – MANAGING DIRECTOR OF AIRTEL UGANDA (In Charge of special projects in Africa):

Uganda has 56 tribes. The game of football is the 57th with the unique power of uniting all the other tribes. As Airtel Uganda, we treasure in supporting the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities where sports, education and culture are part. In Sports, we are fully behind the Uganda Cranes, the Airtel Rising Stars, Airtel Masaza Cup and teh Airtel Kabaka Birthday run. We are transforming the telecom industry in Uganda. It gives me great joy in kicking off this season 7 of the Airtel Rising Stars. Our Vision is to the best loved brands in the daily lives of Uganda. Airtel Uganda’s relationship with sports is well documented. Since 2011, we are growing strong and bigger

TOTAL U-20 Qualifiers:

Second Round, Return Leg: Friday, 18th May 2018

Cameroon Vs Uganda (Uganda Hippos lead 1-0 on aggregate)

At Stade De Omnisport In Yaounde (Kick off: 5:30 pm in Uganda)

Uganda Under 20 head coach Mathias Lule has named the starting team that will face Cameroon in the return leg of the second round Total U-20 qualifier slated for Friday at the Stade De Omnisport in Yaounde.

From the team that started a week ago in Kampala, there are two significant changes.

In comes Mustafa Kizza and Bashir Asiku for Robert Kitabalwa and Abubaker Kasule respectively.

The match will be handled by FIFA Referees from Senegal.

Uganda Hippos Starting Line Up Vs Cameroon:

Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

Subs: Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita, Abubaker Kasule, Robert Kitabalwa

Build up match: Uganda U-20 0-0 BUL FC

Saturday 12^th May, 2018

CAF U-20 Qualifiers at Lugogo

4pm

Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP) and 30,000/- (VVIP)

Uganda U-20 Head coach Matia Lule is impressed his team matched BUL FC players pound for pound in every department as they continue preparations for the Total CAF U-20 2^nd round 1^st leg qualifier against Cameroon on Saturday 12^th May 2018 at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

Lule says his players came up against a tried and tested team that has Hassan Wasswa and Khalid Aucho playing as guest players for the Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.

Despite the match ending goalless at the FUFA Technical Centre, Lule is convinced that his team will be ready for the encounter this week.

‘It was a good match that gave my players an opportunity to feel what exactly they should expect on Saturday. We know the team we are going to play and their quality but these boys are very much determined to deliver’ said Lule.

One of the most combative players on the Uganda U-20 team Abubaker Kasule believes that the team is gelling well.

‘We played our first game today against a very good side. All players were committed during the game. We are not moved by the result as we know we can do better than this. The team will continue growing strong as other players join the camp’ said Kasule.

The match was also watched by Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre.

The Uganda U-20 is camped in Njeru till they return to Kampala for Saturday’s match.

MAIN PHOTO:

Hippos Starting XI against BUL FC

Were Emannuel Derrick(GK), Kagiri Bashiri, Kitabalawa Robert, Willa Paul, Achayi Robert, Kasule Abubaker, Sekyanzi Faisal, Eyam Ivan, Tibita Hamis, Onyayi Raymond, Katongole Herbert

Substitues

Saidi Keni(GK), Mujuzi Mustafa, Nkata Billy, Ovoyo Solomon, Kakonge Alapha, Mukibi Ali, Mugulusi Ibrahim, Okello Solomon

The Uganda under 20 National Team (Hippos) has entered residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru ahead of the second round first leg qualifier match with Cameroon in the Total U20 Africa Cup of Nations Niger 2019 campaign. The match is due on 12^th May 2018.

The U20 National Team Head Coach Mathias Lule confirmed a total of 26 players will be in camp. The list is made up of young players from the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big league, regional leagues and schoolsK. agiri Bashir who plays for the French side AS Beziers is also in camp.

Okello Solomon a young goalkeeper from AMUS College Bukedea has also been summoned for the camp.

Katongole Herbert who plays for Kansai Plascon also got the coach’s attention for the training camp.

However Okiror Joshua who made it on the first call up against South Sudan is among the names missing on the list

Despite their confirmation on the list, Allan Okello, Julius Poloto, Fred Okot, Mustafa Kizza, Steven Mukwala, Tumwesigye Frank, Wasswa Geofrey, didn’t travel with the team to Njeru due club commitments in the upcoming AUPL fixtures but will join later.

Coach Lule had a word of inspiration and motivation to the players, he urged players to keep their heads up.

A friendly match is scheduled for the young lads against Jinja based side BUL FC on their second day in camp

Here is a full list of the players to be in camp

1. ACHAY HERBERT          (KIBULI SS)
2. BASHIR ASIKU                (VIPERS SC)
3. EYAM IVAN                       (KATAKA FC)
4. KAGIRI BASHIR              (AS BEZIERS FRANCE)
5. KAKONGE ALPHA           (KYETUME FC)
6. KASULE ABUBAKER       (NOT ATTACHED )
7. KATONGOLE HERBERT (KANSAI PLASCON)
8. KEN SAID                              (PROLINE FC)
9. KITABALWA ROBERT     (ST MARYS KITENDE)
10. KIZZA MUSTAFA                (KCCA FC)
11. MUJUZI MUSTAFA             (PROLINE FC)
12. MUKIBI ALI                          (KISUGU FC)
13. MUKWALA STEVEN           (VIPERS SC)
14. NKATA BILLY                       (EXPRESS FC)
15. OKELLO SOLOMON           (AMUS COLLEGE)
16. OKELLO ALLAN                 (KCCA FC)
17. OKOT FRED                          (URA FC)
18. ONYAI RAYMOND              (KATAKA FC)
19. OTIM DENIS                         (MBARARA FC)
20. OVOYO SOLOMON              (NKUMBA UNIVERSITY)
21. POLOTO JULIUS                  (KCCA FC)
22. SEKYANZI FAISAL              (ST MARYS FC NABWEERU)
23. TIBITA HAMIS                     (BUL FC)
24. TUWESIGYE FRANK          (VIPERS SC)     
25. WASSWA GEOFREY           (VIPERS SC)
26. WILLA PAUL                         (POLICE FC)
27. WERE EMMANUEL DERRICK (NKOZI UNIVERSITY)
28. MUGULUSI IBRAHIM (EDGARS FC)

TECHNICAL STAFF

MATHIAS LULE                                      HEAD COACH

JAMES ODOCH                                      ASS.

SAM KAWALYA                                      GOAL KEEPING COACH

KIZITO LAWRENCE                                             KITS MANAGER 

NAKABAGO EMMANUEL                    TEAM DOCTOR

OMARIA BOSCO                                    TEAM MEDIA OFFICER

MAKUMBI SULAIT                                 TEAM MANAGER

CECAFA U-17 Championship in Burundi

Quarterfinal result: Uganda o-1 Somalia

The development of football for the Uganda U-17 National team will continue on Saturday when they contest with rivals Kenya in the third place off in the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship.

Having fallen 1-0 to the unpredictable Somali team in the quarter finals on Wednesday evening in Gitega, Uganda U-17 Head coach Peter Onen will have to pick up the pieces and tell his boys the value of an extra match at this tournament.

Ahmed Farhaman took the top honours with a solitary goal of the 90 minutes that was also punctuated Uganda’s attempt from the penalty mark by Sula Mpuga but unfortunate for the youngster from 12 yards.

Uganda won the title 9 years ago but will now look forward to a bronze medal 3^rd place play off finish with a win over Kenya on Saturday.

There were only two changes on the team that won 5-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala three weeks ago.

St Mary’s Kitende left back Robert Kitabalwa, replacing the suspended Mustafa Kizza started at left back and Ivan Eyamu of FUFA Big league club, Kataka F.C started in the place of Joshua Okiror.

 

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South Sudan vs Uganda (CAF U-20 Return leg Qualifier)

LIVE ON 102.1 FUFA fm 

(Uganda leads 5-1 from the first leg)

Date: 21^st April, 2018

Time: 4pm

Venue: Juba Stadium in Juba

The Match officials are:

Georges Gatogato-Referee

Herve Kakunze-Assistant Referee 1

Gustave Baguma Assistant Referee 2

Thierry Nkurunziza-4^th Official

Sylvester Kirwa-Match Commissioner

Rachid Medjiba-Security Officer

The Uganda National U-20 team travelling to South Sudan for the return leg of the CAF U-20 Qualifier has been released.

The Contingent flies out at 11.45 am aboard RwandaAir on Friday 20^th April 2018. The match is slated for Saturday 21^st April at Juba stadium at 4pm.

The Contingent has FUFA Executive Member Rasoul Ariga as the Leader of Delegation.

Technical team:

Head Coach: Lule Matia

Ass. Coach: James Odoch

Goalkeeping Coach: Sam Kawalya

Team Doctor: Lule Micheal

Team Coordinator: Makumbi Sulait

Media Officer: Farid Mpagi

The Uganda U-20 Squad

Keni Saidi-GK (Proline), Otim Denis –GK (Mbarara FC), Willa Paul (Proline FC), Wasswa Gofrey (Vipers SC), Mujuzu Musitafa (Proline FC), Kasule Abubakar Muhammad (Not Attached), Poloto Julius (KCCA FC, Team Captain), Tumwesigye Frank (Vipers SC), Mukwala Steven Dese (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Masereka Sadam (Buddo SS), Okot Fred (URA FC), Sekyanzi Faisal (St Mary’s Heritage Nabweru), Asiku Bashir (Vipers SC), Okiror Ocen Joshua (Proline FC), Kitabalwa Robert (St Mary’s Kitende SS), Achai Herbert (KCCA FC), Eyamu Ivan (Kataka FC).

CECAFA U-17 tournament in Burundi 

Uganda 3-0 Sudan played in Gitega

Goals: Andrew Kawooya (2 goals in the 38th and 42nd Minutes) and Moses Bakkabulindi (48th Minute)

Uganda U-17 National team-The Cubs were in demolition form as they played their second match of the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship in Burundi.

With an attack minded team named by head coach Peter Onen, the signs were clear that Sudan would be in trouble from minute one.

Onen who gave his players the freedom to play offensive football in the match against neighbours Tanzania. His philosophy never changed despite making one change into today’s game.  Attack minded midfielder Asaba Ivan paved way for forward Idd Abdulwahid for the game against Sudan.

Uganda’s goals were scored by Andrew Kawooya-a brace (Proline Soccer Academy) and Moses Bakkabulindi (Vipers Junior Team).

With revised fixtures, following failure by some teams to raise squads for the tournament, Uganda is now guaranteed of a place in the next stage.

The match was also watched by FUFA Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye.

The Uganda Cubs Starting XI against Sudan

1. OLUKA GEORGE WILLIAM (GK) – 18
   2.JAGWE MUSA – 4
   3.KAFUMBE JOSEPH -3
   4.EKELLOT IBRAHIM -17
   5. KIZITO MUGWERI GAVIN -5 captain.
   6.KIRYA GERALD – 6
   7.BAKABULINDI MOSES-7
   8.KAWOOYA ANDREW -8
   9.MPANGA MULA-12
   10. KAKAIRE THOMAS -10
   11. IDD ABDULWAHID -9

SUBS
KIBERU RONALD -19 (GK)
SSEMWOGERERE DANIEL -1(GK)
MUKISA OWEN -14
MUGISHA ROGERS -15
SSEKAJJA DAVIS-16
ANTHONY KENTY -13
ASABA IVAN -11

JUMA IBRAHIM – 20
MUBER JIMMY -2

Subs made:

Ibrahim Juma (In), Bakkabulindi Moses (Out)

Mugisha Rogers (In), Iddi AbdulWahid (Out)

Cautions: Jaggwe Musa (Yellow card) 

South Sudan vs Uganda (CAF U-20 Return leg Qualifier)

(Uganda leads 5-1 from the first leg)

Date: 21^st April, 2018

Time: 4pm

Venue: Juba Stadium in Juba

CAF has released the list of referees for the return leg U-20 Qualifier against South Sudan to be played on Saturday 21^st April, 2018 at Juba Stadium in Juba.

The referees are from Burundi while the match Commissioner Sylvester Kirwa is from Kenya. CAF has also appointed a security officer for the match Rachid Medjiba from Algeria.

The Match officials are;

Georges Gatogato-Referee

Herve Kakunze-Assistant Referee 1

Gustave Baguma Assistant Referee 2

Thierry Nkurunziza-4^th Official

Sylvester Kirwa-Match Commissioner

Rachid Medjiba-Security Officer

Meanwhile CAF has confirmed that Uganda U-20 left back Mustafa Kizza will miss two games after getting a red card in the first leg against South Sudan at Lugogo.

‘Mustafa Kizza will miss match number 16 South Sudan vs Uganda, the first leg of the following round of this competition in case Uganda qualifies or his next match with the National team in case of elimination’ CAF statement.

The Uganda U-20 team resumed training on Monday at the Nambole Outer pithch. The Contingent will fly out to South Sudan on Friday.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 Starting XI against South Sudan in the first leg. Uganda won 5-1.

Wednesday 18^th April, 2018

Uganda vs Sudan in Gitega 4pm (Ugandan time)

Uganda U-17 National team coach Peter Onen has made one change from the team that played against Tanzania in the opening match ahead of today’s fixture with Sudan in Gitega in the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship.

Onen who gave his players the freedom to play offensive football in the match against neighbours Tanzania was happy with the fighting spirit from his team right from the opening minute till the end when they salvaged a point in the 1-1 draw.

Asaba Ivan will play way for Idd Abdulwahid but the coach maintains that he needs a good result from the team.

‘It is a development tournament but the players need to know the importance of wearing with pride the National team jersey. I am happy with the players the way they are picking on every detail in training. All these players are featuring in an international tournament for the first time’ said Open.

Comment from Bashir Mutyaba -Team Manager and FUFA Deputy Football Development Director

Uganda is the defending champion of CECAFA U17 that was last played in 2009 in Sudan. However, FUFA is not under pressure since we are undergoing a restructuring process of the youth Systems.  

CECAFA U17 tournament is being used as a development tournament to expose the players as we prepare them for the CAF U17 qualifiers in August 2018 in Der es salaam, Tanzania. We have monitored these players through out yuth systems including the FUFA Juniors League. 

FUFA Vice President visit Cubs Camp

The FUFA Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1^st) and Darius Mugoye (2^nd) visited the youngsters in camp in Gitega on Tuesday afternoon.

‘We are here to give you support in all forms. The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has requested you to play well and represent your country with pride’ noted Mugisha as he delivered the President’s message.

The Uganda Cubs Starting XI against Sudan

1. OLUKA GEORGE WILLIAM (GK) – 18
   2.JAGWE MUSA – 4
   3.KAFUMBE JOSEPH -3
   4.EKELLOT IBRAHIM -17
   5. KIZITO MUGWERI GAVIN -5 captain.
   6.KIRYA GERALD – 6
   7.BAKABULINDI MOSES-7
   8.KAWOOYA ANDREW -8
   9.MPANGA MULA-12
   10. KAKAIRE THOMAS -10
   11. IDD ABDULWAHID -9

SUBS
KIBERU RONALD -19 (GK)
SSEMWOGERERE DANIEL -1(GK)
MUKISA OWEN -14
MUGISHA ROGERS -15
SSEKAJJA DAVIS-16
ANTHONY KENTY -13
ASABA IVAN -11

JUMA IBRAHIM – 20
MUBER JIMMY -2

CECAFA U-17 Fixtures 14th-28th April, 2018

Groups

A: Burundi, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia

B: Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar

Uganda’s matches

Sunday 15th April, 2018 Uganda vs Tanzania 4.30pm (Muyinga)

Wednesday 18th April, 2018 Sudan vs Tanzania 4.30pm (Muyinga)

Sunday 22nd April, 2018 Uganda vs Zanzibar 4.30pm (Ngozi)

A 27 man contingent for the Uganda Junior team (U-17) has left for Bujumbura where they will connect to Muyinga in Burundi for the CECAFA Youth Championship starting that starts on 14^th and end on 28^th April.

Uganda will be based in Muyinga for its two group stage matches while the other match will be played in Ngozi town.

Uganda’s Head coach of the U-17 National team Peter Onen named 20 players for the tournament.

The Squad:

Leader of Delegation: Kalyebara Mukidi David

Head coach: Peter Onen

Assistant Coach: Lutalo Hamuza

Goalkeeping coach: Kiberu Mubarak

Team Manager: Mutyaba Bashir

Team Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

In charge-Kits: Bumpenje Frank

Media Officer: Hassan Kirunda Kakaire

TOTAL AFCON U-20 Qualifiers:

• First Leg: Uganda Hippos 5-1 South Sudan

The Uganda Hippos humiliated South Sudan 5-1 during the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

Mustapha Kizza (penalty), Steven Mukwala, Sadam Masereka, Hamis Tibita and a beautiful Allan Okello goal were the strikes for Uganda.

Kizza scored the opening goal on 25 minutes after a foul on Steven Mukwala. Defender Musitafa Mujjuzi had moments later scored an own goal that at some stage made the game tied one all.

Second half goals from Mukwala, Masereka, Tibita and Okello wrapped the victory.

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest during the game.

The head coach for the team is Mathias Lule, assisted by James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach).

The return leg will be played on 22nd April 2018 in Juba.

Team Line ups:

Uganda XI:

Saidi Keni (G.K), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Allan Okello (90’ Faizal Ssekyanzi), Steven Mukwala (85’ Hamis Tibita), Frank Tumwesigye, Joshua Okiror (47’ Sadam Masereka)

Subs Not Used:

Denis Otim (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Fred Okot, Solomon Ovoyo

Head coach: Mathias Lule

South Sudan XI:

Ramadan Ding (G.K), Ally Henery, Kuwer Omot, Kuwer Tutu, Rafael Elhag, Dominic Aroma, Samuel Andrea, Jonson Yang, Peter Okech, Dani Thon, Chol Magol

Subs Not Used: Simon Alberto (G.K), Elia Gale, Juma Yusuf, James Lam, Ebin Rakhisa Awe, Toni Tombe, Daniel Peter

Head coach: Ait Abdelmalek (Algeria)

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
• Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
• Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
• Fourth Official: Mutaz Abdelbasit Khairalla (Sudan)
• Match Commissioner: Gaspard Kayijuka (Rwanda)
• Media Officer: Farid Mpagi (Uganda)

TOTAL AFCON U-20 Qualifiers:

• First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala – Kick off is 4 pm

• Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
• Gates open at Midday

Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the five match officials who will handle the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifier between Uganda and South Sudan this Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

All the referees are from Sudan with the match commissioner Gaspard Kayijuka coming from Rwanda.

Meanwhile, the Uganda Hippos team will continue with training on Friday at 2 p.m for the last session.

The visitors, whose first batch arrived on Thursday evening will train at 4 pm at Lugogo for one hour as mandated by the CAF competitions rules and regulations.

The South Sudan delegation is accomodated at Mount Zion Hotel in the heart of Kampala city.

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
• Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
• Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
• Fourth Official: Mutaz Abdelbasit Abdelbasit Khairalla (Sudan)
• Commissioner: Gaspard Kayijuka (Rwanda)

MAIN PHOTO: