The Uganda U-17 team continued with its preparations for the forthcoming CECAFA Challenge cup in Burundi by winning yet another build up match convincingly at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
CECAFA Secretariat has communicated the new dates for the tournament from 14th-29th April, 2018. Three venues have been confirmed as; Ngozi, Muyinga and Gitega.
Initially the tournament was to start on 1st and end 15th April, 2018.
Uganda U-17 team won 12-0 against Football for Good. The Gulu based side was playing at the artificial turf for the first time.
Peter One’s team has now won three build up matches. The Cubs defeated Namutumba District school champions Agape SS 5-0 and saw off Kirinya Jinja Ss Junior team 3-2.
Goals:
Kent Anthony 1 goal (7th Minute)
Sula Mpanga 4 goals (15th, 45th and 49th and 51st minutes)
First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
Gates open at 1 pm
With less than two days to the first leg of the TOTAL AFCON U-20 qualifier between Uganda Hippos and opponents from South Sudan, the home side has intensified training.
On Wednesday, the team had a double session with the morning session at the Africa Bible University for one hour before the afternoon session which took place at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Head coach Mathias Lule was joined by his assistants James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya as well as the the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and trainer Gerome D’Antonio who shared their ideas with the youngsters.
Uganda Cranes’ Gerome D’Antonio helps the Uganda U-20 players in stretching drills
‘Training has been good and the response of the players superb. We call upon the fans to come in large numbers and support the team at Lugogo this Saturday’ Lule told www.fufa.co.ug.
The team captain is Julius Poloto and his assistant is Musitafa Mujjuzi.
‘We shall give our best during the match because qualification is the prime objective. We have so far had the best training in the last week’ Poloto, a two time Azam Uganda Premier league winner with KCCA FC assures.
Ball work sessions
Meanwhile, the team training continues on Thursday starting at 4 pm (Star Times Stadium, Lugogo).
The Hippos are currently camped at African Bible University in Lubowa with 25 players in camp.
The full list of players in camp at African Bible University, Lubowa:
Goalkeepers: Tonny Kyamera (Buddo S.S and Express), Saidi Keni (Proline)
Defenders: Salim Kyobe (Spartan 05), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Asiku (Vipers), Fred Okot (URA), Hebert Ochayo (Kibuli S.S), Paul Willa (Police)
Midfielders: Abubaker Kasule (Express), Allan Okello (KCCA), Frank ”Zaga” Tumwesigye (Vipers), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Ezra Bida (Onduparaka), Solomon Ovoyo (West Nile Province), Ivan Eyamu (Kataka), Faisal Sekyanzi (St Mary’s Nabweru), Joshua Okiror Ocen (Proline)
Strikers: Sadam Masereka (Buddo S.S) Steven Desi Mukwala (Vipers), Hamisi Tibita (BUL), Ibrahim Thembo (Kansai Plascon), Denis Otim (Mbarara City), Joel Jangeyambe (West Nile Province), Joshua Wandera (Eastern), Sadat Anaku (KCCA Junior Team)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues with yet another busy week of multi-tasking.
At present, the Federation is logistically handling four national teams at one go as they all prepare for different competitions and tasks put forward for them to accomplish.
Uganda Cranes, the senior men’s football team remains in camp at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga for the second build up match against Malawi on Tuesday following Saturday’s comprehensive 3-1 victory over West Africans, Sao Tome and Prinicipe.
The Crested Cranes (Women Football Team) entered residential camp at the IUIU Kabojja campus preparing for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations double legged qualifier against Kenya.
In the same vein, the national U-17 team (Cubs) is camped at the FUFA Technical Center in preparation for the U17 CECAFA tourney in Burundi (1st -14th April 2018)
Uganda Hippos (U-20 national team) will this coming Saturday face CECAFA arch-rival South Sudan in the first of the two legs this Saturday at Lugogo during the U-20 African Nations Championship qualifiers.
U-20 players stretch at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo
Head Coach Mathias Lule who doubles as an assistant coach to Sebastian Desabre on the senior team on Sunday named the 25 squad that entered the residential camp in Lubowa at African Bible University.
All the team training sessions resume on Monday, 26th March 2018.
The 25 players in camp:
GOAL KEEPERS:
Saidi Keni, Tonny Kyamera
DEFENDERS:
Fred Okot, Kyobe Salim, Mustafa Kizza, Hebert Ochayo, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Paul Willa, Bashir Asiku.
MIDFIELDERS:
Allan Okello, Frank Tumwesigye, Solomon Ovoyo, Ivan Eyamu, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto, Ezra Bida, Faisal Sekyanzi, Joshua Okiror Ocen,
STRIKERS:
Sadam Masereka, Steven Desi Mukwala, Hamisi Tibita, Ibrahim Thembo, Denis Otim, Joel Jangeyambe, Josua Wandera, Sadat Anaku
The Uganda National U-20 Junior team (Hippos) has been summoned for Junior team (U-20) has been summoned to start preparations for the Total 2019 U-20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan on 31st March 2018 in Kampala and the return leg set for the weekend of 20-22nd April in Juba.
Head coach Matia Lule named a 28 man squad. Training starts on Friday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo .
Non-residential training commences on Friday 23rd March, 2018 starting 11am at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Each player must carry a; Passport, National ID, Birth certificate
Technical team:
Head Coach: Lule Matia
Ass. Coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping Coach: Sam Kawalya
Media Officer: Farid Mpagi
The Squad
UGANDA U20 THE HIPPOS PROVISIONAL LIST
SN
FIRST NAME
FAMILY NAME
DOB
POSITION
CLUB
1
Sadam Maseruka
Maseruka
12/12/1999
Forward
Buddo SS
2
Ibrahim
Thembo
02/02/1999
Forward
Kansai Plascon FC
3
Joel
Jangeyambe
20/02/1999
Midfielder
West Nile Province
4
Solomon
Ovoyo
09/11/1999
Midfielder
West Nile Province
5
Steven Desi
Mukwala
15/07/1999
Forward
Vipers SC
6
Hamisi
Tibita
09/10/1999
Forward
BUL FC
7
Clinton
Kamugisha
20/11/1999
Defender
Mbarara city FC
8
Musitafa
Mujuzi
05/05/1999
Defender
Proline FC
9
Geofrey
Wasswa
16/10/1999
Defender
Vipers SC
10
Bashir
Asiku
28/05/2000
Defender
Vipers SC
11
Ivan
Eyamu
16/06/2001
Defender
Kataka FC
12
Tonny
Kyamera
12/09/1999
Goalkeeper
Express FC
13
Saidi
Keni
14/10/1999
Goalkeeper
Proline FC
14
Otim
Denis
14/04/2000
Goalkeeper
Mbarara FC
15
Victor
Matovu
06/02/1999
Defender
Spain
16
Mustafa
Kizza
03/10/1999
Defender
KCCA FC
17
Allan
Okello
04/07/2000
Midfielder
KCCA FC
18
Abdallah
Salim
10/08/2000
Midfielder
SC Villa Joggo
19
Hebert
Ochayo
28/08/1999
Defender
Kibuli SS
20
Frank
Tumwesigye
06/04/1999
Midfielder
Vipers SC
21
Paul
Willa
04/09/1999
Defender
Police fc
22
Fred
Okot
18/05/2000
Defender
URA FC
23
Kyobe
Salim
02/03/1999
Defender
Sparta FC
24
Joshua
Okiror Ocen
17/09/1999
Midfielder
Proline FC
25
Julius
Poloto
09/09/1999
Midfielder
KCCA FC
26
Ezra
Bida
02/05/1999
Midfielder
Onduparaka FC
27
Faisal
Sekyanzi
10/03/1999
Midfielder
St Marys FC
28
Sadat
Anaku
09/12/2000
Striker
KCCA FC
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 starting line up against Zambia during the 2017 COSAFA U20 football match against Zambia at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe on 6 December 2017.
A male footballer by the name of Samuel Senkoomi has been handed a two year ban by RADO for use of prohibited substances.
Senkoomi who was tested on 24th October, 2016 when still a player at Express FC had presence of prohibited substances or its metabolites or markers in his urine sample.
A substance known as Furosemide on the WADA’s prohibited lists of drugs was found in the sample.
RADO’s assessment of the player’s degree of fault took a decision to reduce the ban from four years to two years with effect from 15th November, 2017.
However RADO has taken into account the provisional suspension time served by Senkoomi since 11th January, 2017. In view of this, Senkoomi will be suspended up to 11th December, 2018.
Senkoomi is notified by RADO of his right to appeal the decision.
The Africa Zone Regional Anti-Doping Organastioan (RADO) is the body charged with implementation of the anti-doping code in countries who are members of zone V.
RADO has published rules governing anti-doping in conformity with the responsibilities of National Anti-doping organizations under WADA code, which rules have been adopted by signatory member countries including Uganda.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was hosted on 88.8 CBS Fm. He discussed key points of the modern game. He was hosted by David Lumansi on a popular Luganda sports show that runs between 5pm and 6pm daily.
Eng. Moses Magogo highlighted the key areas of Governance, Services, Equipment and football that are driving the beautiful game.
The FUFA Emergency Committee that sat on Friday morning 26th January, 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo to discuss adjustments on FUFA budgets has passed key financial decisions with effect from 1st January.
Decisions on key areas will be implemented with immediate effect but here are highlights in the areas of club football and refereeing for 2017/2018 season where prize monies have either been introduced or improved;
The prize monies for FUFA Competitions have increased from UGX 20M to UGX 426M.
Prize Monies announced for FUFA’s 10 Competitions
Champions, Cup Winners and rankings of other teams in the FUFA Competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes at the end of each football season. The figures as broken down apply to the 2017/2018 season;
FUFA has set aside prize monies worth UGX 426 M for 10 Competitions in the 2017/2018 season.
Breakdown-Cash Prizes in the Uganda Premier League
The breakdown of the Cash prize Money in the Uganda Premier League. The champion team will get UGX 60M. FUFA has announced a cash prize package of 128M for the 16 clubs in the top flight for the 2017/2018 seasonUGX 7.5M has been put aside as cash prize money for the FUFA U18 Juniors League starting this season 2017/2018
Payment for Referees’ fees in Regional Leagues
FUFA has also taken a giant step and will now pay the close to 200 referees’ match fees who officiate in the 8 Regional leagues (Northern, West Nile, North East, Western, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara and Eastern).
It should be noted that FUFA has been meeting the referees’ match day costs in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup.
Picture of refererees who officiated the FUFA Big League final in 2017 between Maroons FC and Masavu FC at Lugogo. FUFA will now meet the costs of referees handling the 8 Regional Leagues.Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the FUFA Women’s Cup final held at Madibira Primary school play ground in Busia last year. There is Prize money for both the FUFA Women Elite League and Cup Competition.
The Emergency Committee meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Justus Mugisha (1st FUFA Vice President), Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Rasoul Ariga (Chairman FUFA Finance Committee), Chris Kalibala (Executive Member), Rogers Byamukama (Executive Member), Hamid Juma (Executive Member), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO) and George Bakiwanya (FUFA Finance Assistant).
Buganda Region Football Association organised an U17 beginners referees course at Dynamic Secondary School, Ssonde.
The beginners Course has attracted 80 participants with 20 girls from all Buganda region football districts and has run 15th-20th January 2018 .
According to Abu Zikusooka the Chairman Technical Committee BRFA, the course was residential because many participants come from long distances and could not commute on a daily basis.
The course is facilitated by Retired FIFA Referees Nelson Nsubuga Mubanda. Samuel Kayondo and Sewaya Miti.
‘The course is aimed at nurturing future referees who will help fill the vacuum of retiring referees’ Said Mubanda.
Mubanda also noted that the reason why Ugandan referees have failed to get FIFA badges and officiate at International level is because they join the field of refereeing when they are already old and therefore the young get accustomed to the laws and rules of the game this they will have a chance and time to upgrade and officiate International Matches.
The Junior Referees course is part of the four beginner courses running between 15-20 January 2018 at FUFA House, Mango, Kajjansi and Luwero.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) under the competitions department held the draws for the 44th edition of the Uganda Cup for the round of 64 stage.
The draws were conducted on Thursday, 11th January 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
FUFA Acting Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule supervised the whole exercise, flanked by the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Communications member) and Sarah Birungi, a member of the FUFA Competitions department.
Uganda Cranes legend Paul Ssali Mukisa took part in the drawsHajjati Aisha Nalule, the Acting FUFA Competitions DirectorSome of the journalists who covered the round of 64 draws for the Uganda Cup
The matches will be played starting on the weekend of 20th January 2018.
The finals will be held towards the last weekend of June 2018 in Kumi district.
Like it has been conducted during the previous editions, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause attached to the Uganda Cup will still take effect in Kumi and the surrounding areas.
Uganda Cup (Round of 64):
Simba Vs Paidha Black Angels – Gayaza
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Kyetume Vs Luweero United – Mukono
Seeta United Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Seeta
Nabitende Vs Bumate – Iganga
Pallisa United Vs Nyamityobora – Pallisa
SC Villa Jogoo Vs Hope Doves – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Bronken Vs Vipers – Kasese
Kireka United Vs Tigers – Namboole Stadium Outside play ground
Greater Masaka Vs Police – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Kansai Plascon Vs Buitaba – NARO Ntawo grounds
Lira United Vs Kataka – Lira
Ntoda Vs Soana – Ntungamo
Express Vs Kachumbala Rock Stars – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium
Synergy Vs Bukedea Town Council – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Doves All Stars Vs Agape – Arua
Rushere Vs Kamuli Park – Rushere
Kabale Sharp Vs Busuula Sports Club – Kabale Municipal Stadium
Mbarara F.C Vs KCCA – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara
Lungujja Galaxy Vs Mbarara City – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Vuura Vs Bright Stars – Moyo
City Lads Vs Kira United – Lugogo, Kampala
Bugwere Vs Ndejje University – Bugwere
Ntinda United Vs Young Elephants – Kamwokya Play ground
Proline Vs Nkambi Coffee – Lugogo, Kampala
Water Vs Maroons – Kyambogo
Masavu Vs Jinja Municipal Council Hippos – Fisheries Training Institute play ground, Bugonga – Entebbe
Suncity Vs BUL – Kasese
Busia Fisheries Vs UPDF – Busia
URA Vs KJT – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Kitara Vs Koboko Rising Stars – Boma Play ground, Hoima
Amuka Bright Stars Vs Saviour – Lira
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu picks up the pots containing the clubs during the 2018 FUFA Uganda Cup round of 64 draws at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
FUFA has organized a two day refresher connect workshop for Azam Uganda Premier League clubs and Regional Football Associations Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) at FUFA House, Mengo.
The training workshop which is slated for Wednesday 9th to Thursday 10th January 2018 is designed to refresh and learn more about the dos and don’ts of the player transfer system in order to enhance the smooth process of transferring players during the secondary registration period.
L-R: Hajjat Aisha Nalule, Bernard Bainamani, Issa Magoola and Sarah Birungi during the FUFA Connect workshop at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala
During the workshop, the acting Competitions Director Hajjat Aisha Nalule also addressed the participants on the FUFA Player status and transfer regulations.
‘The FUFA connect project is a FIFA initiative to facilitate player transfer using mordern technology.As FUFA we have to implement it by facilitating stake holders on how to conduct it’ noted Hajjat Nalule.
Some of the participants at the FUFA Connect workshop
She added that the earlier workshops were conducted but there is need to conduct refresher workshops due to the advances in technology everyday.
The workshop was organized and facilitated by the FUFA Competitions Department headed by Hajjat Aisha Nalule with the help of other departments staff Phoebe Kutamba, Sarah Birungi and Emmanuel Kazora.
Another workshop will be held on Wednesday 10th January 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo for the FUFA Big League Club CEOs.
Emmanuel Kazora during one of the presentations on Tuesday at FUFA House
Participants:
Isaac Jurugo – UPDF Football Club
Otidi Morrisse – Northern Region Football Association
Sejjemba Brian – Buganda Regional Football Association
Josephine Namukisa – KCCA Football Club
Sebaggala Muzafaru – Express Football Club
Ssegendo Isaac – Kampala Regional Football Association
Salmin Saleh – Bul Football Club
Bridget Nakayenga- URA Football Club
John Bugembe – Sports Club Villa Jogoo
Asuman Bakshi – Police Football Club
Faridah Rupyora – Police Football Club
Ronald Mindra – West Nile Region Football Association
Bainaman Bernard – Uganda Premier League
Issa Magoola Kakaire – Eastern Region EXCOM
Peter Lwanga – Vipers Sports Club
Mathias Mugwanya – Bright Stars Football club
Martin Juuko -UPDF Football Club
Fred Mugalu -Mabarara City Football Club
Edward Kulubya – URA Football Club
Pius Bamwenge -Maroons Football Club
Ahmed Kongola -Kirinya Jinja SS Football Club
Sarah Kisakye- Kirinya Jinja SS Football Club
Allan Gayi – Masavu Football Club
Moses Tusiime – Soana Football Club
Derrick Bunduka – Kitara Region Football Association
Only BUL and Masavu Football Clubs managed to win in the five games of match day 14 during the Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Tuesday.
Jinja based club BUL smiled to a 2-0 victory against Soana at the Kakindu Stadium.
The other win was registered in Entebbe as nleague debutants Masavu pipped Onduparakaa 2-1 at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga.
Abraham Ndugwa and Ddumba Sadala were on the mark for Masavu. Samon Ceaser Okhuti scored a late kick from the penalty mark as consolation.
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and new comers Mbarara City played to a one all draw at Mandela National Stadium.
South Sudanese import Mawekuth Wol scored the opener for the visitors before Dennis Kamanzi found the equalizer.
Bright Stars and Police shared the spoils in the goal-less stalemate at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe.
Solomon Walusimbi headed his 4th goal of the season when home side Maroons rallied from a goal down to hold visiting UPDF.
Match day 14 returns on Wednesday with three games in Masaka, Lugogo and Wankulukuku.
Express hosts Vipers at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Champions KCCA is home to Kirinya Jinja S.S and table leaders Sports Club Villa Jogoo is home to Proline in Masaka.
MAIN PHOTO: Masavu Football Club captain Abraham Ndugwa (left) receives the FortBet man of the match award from former Uganda Cranes, KCCA, Police and Entebbe Health player Noordin Jjuuko after the match at Bugonga
The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (19th & 20th December 2017)
Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru
Draws for the groups to be conducted on Wednesday 20th December
The orientation session for the newly created football competition- The FUFA Drum tournamenthas started on Tuesday morning at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The two day’s orientation is being attended by officials from the 16 provinces of the country (each province is being represented by three officials).
This interractive orientation comes barely 24 hours to the long awaited launch set for Wednesday.
Officiating at the opening session of the orientation, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is alos an Instructor hinted on the significance of this tournament.
As FUFA, we came up with this brilliant idea of The FUFA Drum Tournament so that we provide the plat form to unearth and expose more fresh talents.
Also, this tournament is to help foster unity among the different Ugandans.
The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams
Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo presenting at the orientation session of officials for in preparation for The FUFA Drum Tournament. He presented on FUFA and Its Development Programmes
The respective team officials started arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening
This orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The FUFA Drum tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting January 2018.
The Course Modules are being handled by other Instructors; Ahmed Hussein (Marketing and Communications), Ronnie Kalema (Refereeing), Mutyaba Bashir (Match Day Organisation). The Tournament Rules and Regulations will be presented on Wednesday morning.
Competition Format
The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.
In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.
The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.
The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.
Some of the officials at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
About the FUFA Drum Tournament:
Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.
The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.
It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.
FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport, individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.
Some of the organizing committee members for The FUFA Drum Tournament and FUFA Disciplinary Committee
The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match
The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football
Seeded teamsPot-1
Pot-2
Pot-3
Pot-4
Buganda
Lango
Tooro
Karamoja
Kampala
Ankole
Bukedi
Sebei
Busoga
Bugisu
Kigezi
Rwenzori
West Nile
Bunyoro
Teso
Acholi
THE 16 PROVINCES:
West Nile: Political districts ofAdjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Omoro, Nwoya and Pader
Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Kasanda, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Rukiga, Rubanda, Kisoro and Rukungiri
‘The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (On 19th & 20 December 2017)
Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a curtain raiser match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru
With just hours to the The FUFA Drum tournament launch on Wednesday, the respective team officials are expected to start arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening in preparation for the orientation course.
The orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
According to the detailed programme released by the tournament organizing committee, the respective team officials (three per team) from the 16 provinces in Uganda are expected to check in at the FUFA Technical center on Monday evening, with the orientation programme kicking off on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m
This newly created football tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting in January 2018.
‘As FUFA, we know the value attached to the FUFA Drum tournament. This is the reason we have given it enough planning before it kicks off. Each of 16 provincial teams will be represented by three officials each. Reporting for the officials is Monday evening ahead of the training programme for Tuesday at 8 a.m. The training shall be for two days with the official launch on Wednesday. There will also be an official curtain raiser match between FUFA XI captained by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA)’ Noted the FUFA Ahmed Hussein Communications Manager.
Competition Format
The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.
In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.
The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.
The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.
Seeded teams
Pot-1
Pot-2
Pot-3
Pot-4
Buganda
Lango
Tooro
Karamoja
Kampala
Ankole
Bukedi
Sebei
Busoga
Bugisu
Kigezi
Rwenzori
West Nile
Bunyoro
Teso
Acholi
THE 16 PROVINCES:
West Nile: Political districts ofAdjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
L-R Ahmed Hussein, Chris Kalibbal, FUFA President and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of ‘The FUFA Drum’
About the FUFA Drum Tournament:
Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.
The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.
It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.
FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport, individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.
The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match
The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football
FUFA President displaying the Official Logo of the new Tournament for the 16 Provinces
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on the importance of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament:
The objective definitely is for searching talent across the country.
The league alone can’t be the best way of tapping more talent.
The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams
Slogan of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament
‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity’
There will be an official curtain raiser between the FUFA President XI and USPA on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Uganda National Under 20 side settled for third place at the 2017 Mopani Copper COSAFA U-20 Championships in Zambia
The Hippos lost 3-1 to Egypt in the third place play off match played at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Saturday.
Shaban Muhammed scored the consolation for Uganda as he also finished as the tournament top scorer.
Roshdi Ashraf scored a brace in the 19th and 59th minutes before Abdelrahman Amr’s 90th minute winner.
Muhammed Shaban with the Egyptian captain
Shaban had scored the equalizer a minute to the mandatory half time break.
Uganda Hippos head coach Mathias Lule praised the organizers of this tournament for the opportunity of inviting the Ugandan team, FUFA for granting the chance, the technical team as well as the players for the brave fight throughout the duration of the tourney.
‘In a special way, i would love to thank the organizers of COSAFA U-20 championship for inviting us. This tournament is a developmental event and we have learnt a lot. I also thank FUFA, Technical team and my players for the enormous effort’ Lule stated.
Muhammed Shaban finished as top scorer with 4 goals.
The tournament was won by South Africa who beat Lesotho 2-1 in the well contested final.
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The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Zanzibar in the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup second semi final match at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu has two new faces.
Left back Aggrey Madoi and Central Shafik Bakaki are drifted in to replace Isaac Muleme and Denis Timothy Awany respectively.
Muleme and Awany picked red cards against Ethiopia.
It is a strong line up with Ismail Watenga in goal posts. Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi and Milton Karisa lead the quest for goals.
Uganda Cranes, also the tournament defending champions eye a 15th title.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zanzibar (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (1), Tom Ikara (18), Daniel Isiagi (22), Paul Mucureezi (12), Tom Masiko (7), Nelson Senkatuka (9), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (8), Joseph Nsubuga (23), Allan Katerega (3)
Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Picked marching off orders in last group game against Ethiopia)
