FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: Youth Football

  • FUFA Juniors League: Playing format changed, kickoff date for new season confirmed

    FUFA Juniors League: Playing format changed, kickoff date for new season confirmed

    The FUFA Juniors League is the bedrock for future football stars and over the years, this has acted as a conveyer belt for the National teams (Junior and the Senior National Team).

    Since introduction in 2015, FUFA always makes efforts to ensure the competition fulfills the core objective of nurturing talent.

    In line with the aforementioned, the 2023/24 season will come new changes and are as follows;

    All teams playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League will be mandated to have a team in the FUFA Juniors League.

    The 16 teams will be divided into two groups like it was the case in the a few years ago. The Groups are named as Treble and Hat trick.

    Treble
    KCCA FC SA
    Maroons FC JT
    NEC FC JT
    Express FC JT
    URA FC JT
    UPDF FC JT
    Kitara FC JT
    Arua Hill SC JT

    Hat Trick
    SC Villa JT
    Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT
    Vipers SC JT
    Wakiso Giants FC JT
    BUL FC JT
    Gaddafi FC JT
    Busoga United FC JT
    Mbarara City FC JT

    The FUFA Juniors League is only a preserve of players under the age of 17. Therefore, only players born after 1st, January 2007 will be considered.

    The competition shall be played on a league basis over three rounds on a home and away basis with the third round host determined by the aggregate results from the two rounds.

    Each club shall be allowed to register a maximum of 25 players. Ten of those should be born latest by 1st January 2007 while the other 15 slots will be given to players born in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

    Every player must have a minor consent form signed by a parent/ guardian and a National ID of the parent/ guardian attached, Authentic Birth Certificate and a fully filled player passport form.

    However, despite the changes mentioned, other Junior Teams will continue to play in their respective FUFA Regions after fully complying with the Academy registration process just like it was last season.

    The FUFA Juniors League 2023/24 season (involving StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs) is expected to kickoff on 4th February 2024.

    The Road Map

    Age Verification – 15th -19th January 2024

    Fixture Release – 20th January 2024

    Competition Rules and Regulation Release – 20th Janaury 2024

    Player Registration on FUFA Connect – 20th -31st January 2024

    Proposed Kickoff – 4th February 2024

  • Double delight for Uganda in CAF African Schools Football Championship Qualifiers

    Double delight for Uganda in CAF African Schools Football Championship Qualifiers

    Uganda had a perfect expedition at the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers of the CAF African Schools Championships, bagging top prize in both the boys and girls categories.

    St. Mary’s Boarding SS Kitende and Kawempe Muslim SS emerged Winners in the Boys and Girls category respectively on Wednesday at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.

    In the girls final Uganda defeated hosts Kenya 2-1. Lindey Weey Atieno gave Kenya an early lead, scoring inside the first minute.

    Kawempe however made a comeback and leveled matters to make it 1-1 through Shadia Nabirye at the interval. Shaluwah Butini scored Uganda’s second goal to ensure the team booked a slot at the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals to be played in April next year.

    In the Boys final, Uganda’s Kitende saw off Tanzania 4-2 in a match decided in penalty shootouts after a 1-1 draw in normal time.

    In the individual accolades, Simon Wanyama won the top scorer’s Award for boys while Achraf Kyakuwa was the best player.

    Kawempe’s Shadia Nabirye and Huda Ayikeru emerged top scorer and best goalkeeper respectively.
    The two teams on top of qualifying for the final tournament will receive $100,000 from CAF.

    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who also serves as the President of FEASSA attended the Awards ceremony.

    The Zonal qualifiers for CECAFA attracted six teams in the boys’ category and five in the girls’ category.

  • Uganda Rhinos ready to defend CECAFA U15 Championship crown

    Uganda Rhinos ready to defend CECAFA U15 Championship crown

    With only three days to start of the 2023 CECAFA U15 Championship, defending Champions and hosts for this year’s edition have expressed readiness to retain the crown.

    It should be noted that Uganda won the inaugural edition held in 2019 in Asmara, Eritrea.

    On Tuesday, CECAFA confirmed draws for the two groups where eight teams will be taking part.

    Uganda is pooled in group A alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan.

    Head coach Hamuza Lutalo is confident the preparations his charges have had in the past days will enable Uganda to achieve its target of defending the title.

    “We have prepared very well for this Championship and I believe the players will be able to put up good performances for us to retain the trophy. We are developing talent and at the same time want to perform our best with the young boys. The entire team is in good shape and ready for the tournament.” He stated.

    “We expect stiff competition from all the teams but the players are aware of the task ahead because this tournament will help us to prepare for AFCON U-17 Zonal Qualifiers next year.” The coach added.

    Uganda Rhinos will open the tournament against Djibouti at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday.

    The Championship will run from 4th to 16th November 2023.

    Group A: Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan

    Group B: Tanzania, Zanzibar, Somalia, Rwanda

  • FUFA Juniors League: Title race goes to the wire after Thursday results

    FUFA Juniors League: Title race goes to the wire after Thursday results

    The FUFA Juniors League National Finals will have photo finish with three of the five teams still in contest.

    Vipers SC Junior Team, Prosper Soccer Academy and BUL FC Junior Team all still have the chance to win the title after results from Thursday games.

    Vipers SC Junior Team are in pole position on ten points and a draw against Prosper Soccer Academy on Friday will see them will the title even if BUL FC Junior Team win with a bonus point.

    In Thursday’s games, Vipers defeated BUL in a hotly contested match played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Olimi Narwa Bitanywaine scored the all important goal in the 52nd minute.

    BUL FC had defender Abubaker Mugoya sent off towards the end of the game after picking a second booking.

    The win took Vipers Junior Team to ten points from three games.

    In the other game played on Thursday, Prosper Soccer Academy obliterated Mbarara Sports Academy with a 7-0 win.

    Diarra Omar Muzungu scored a hat trick, coming off the bench while Patrick Ouke, John Asiimwe, Elton Murungi and Yusuf Ssebumpenje added a goal each.

    Prosper Soccer Academy are now in second place on eight points.

    It should be noted that the tournament is played in a round robbin format and the team with the most number of points emerge winners.

    In case of two teams having the same number of points, head to head comes first.

  • FUFA Appoints Ayub Khalifah As Coach Of U-20 Women’s National Team

    FUFA Appoints Ayub Khalifah As Coach Of U-20 Women’s National Team

    The vacant position of the Uganda U-20 women’s national team has been filled with the appointment of Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi by the FUFA Executive Committee.

    Four other positions have been announced as well; Goalkeeper trainer for all National women teams is Mubarak Kiberu, fitness coach is Ayobo Felix, Team doctor Mable Kabatalindwa and Kits woman Nalwadda Prossy.  

    However, evaluation of applicants is ongoing for the Head Coach Women’s Senior Team (Crested Cranes), assistant head coach Women’s Senior team and Assistant coach U-17 Women’s team (Teen Cranes).

    The applicants for the age group categories for the men’s teams are also undergoing evaluation.

    The appointments take immediate effect.

  • FUFA Anti Match Fixing Campaign: Six players, two officials handed Provisional suspensions

    FUFA Anti Match Fixing Campaign: Six players, two officials handed Provisional suspensions

    FUFA Anti Match Fixing Campaign: Six players, two officials handed Provisional suspensions

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has handed provisional suspensions to six players and two match officials over allegations of match-fixing and manipulation of football competition results.

    The individuals suspended are; Opio Deogracious (Referee), Nkurunziza George (Referee), Waiswa Andrew (Player-Gaddafi FC), Kakooza Yaya Mahad (Player-Gaddafi FC), Lwesibawa Godfrey (Player, Kitara FC), Maganda Saleh (Player-Goalkeeper-Calvary FC), Oringa Franco (Player-Goalkeeper Northern Gateway FC) and Mwima Abdallah (Player- Ndejje FC University).

    The decision was taken by the Investigation Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee in compliance with Article 73 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.

    The individuals mentioned have been provisionally suspended from taking part in any football activity (administrative, sport or any other) at national level for a period of 90 days.

    The provisional suspension comes into force immediately and has been notified to each individual.

    The Chamber took decisions following confessions by individuals and available data from the Match Integrity reports. 

    Pursuant to Article 72 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code, the Investigatory Chamber established there is a prima facie case and formal investigation proceedings have been opened against the eight provisionally suspended individuals for possible violations of Articles 41 (Manipulation of football matches), Article 42 (Failure to report), Article 38 (Betting), Article 14 (General Principles of Conduct).

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  • Uganda to host CECAFA U15 Boys Championship

    Uganda to host CECAFA U15 Boys Championship

    Uganda will this year host the CECAFA U15 Boys Championship. The development was confirmed by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim on Thursday in a press conference held at FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala.

    It should be noted that the inaugural edition was held in Eritrea in 2019 and Uganda Rhinos won the Championship. Since then, the tournament has not been held and the President indicated there was need to have it back.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.

    ‘As FUFA, we took the decision to host this year’s CECAFA U15 Boys Championship. This is a tournament we believe is crucial in the development of players. Many of you see Travis Mutyaba today but he is a product of the U15 team and for us we think, there are many talented players that can get the opportunity to play and get exposed to competitions at that age,’ he said.

    The President stated that since the first edition, there has not been will from the CECAFA Member Associations.

    ‘Since 2019, there has not been will from any of the CECAFA Members to host the tournament but the FUFA Executive Committee that sat on 18th March 2023 took the decision and we will have it here.’

    The dates and venue will be communicated later.

  • CAF African Schools Championship: Royal Giant clinch gold, Amus College settle for bronze

    CAF African Schools Championship: Royal Giant clinch gold, Amus College settle for bronze

    Royal Giant High School emerged Champions of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the inaugural edition of CAF African Schools Championship after edging past Geda Roble SS from Ethiopia in the final.

    In the game played on Sunday at the Chamazi Stadium, Dae es Salaam in Tanzania, the Mityana based school defied odds to claim the title.

    Normal time ended goalless but Royal Giant were perfect in the penalty shootout winning 4-2.

    Goalkeeper Patrick Katumba saved one of the kicks from the Ethiopians while the other hit the base of the goal post.

    On the other hand Enock Bagenda, Thomas Ogema, Jovan Katuramu, Najib Nalingi all scored to guide Royal Giant to victory.

    It should be noted that the two teams had faced off in the group stages on Saturday with Geda Roble SS winning to top Group B on 7 points.

    In the semifinals, Royal Giant overcame Libya SS from South Sudan winning 2-1 thanks to Enock Bagenda’s brace.

    Therefore, Royal Giant High School will represent CECAFA region at the final tournament slated for April this year in Morocco.

    On top of the winning the title, they also receive a cash prize of $100,000.

    In the Girls’ category, Uganda representatives Amus College settled for third place, bagging bronze and a cash prize of $50,000.

    The closely contested game saw Amus College win 1-0 against Kiramuzi MS from Rwanda thanks to Shakira Logose’s goal.

    The Bukedea based school had lost 2-0 in the semifinals to Ethiopia’s Awaro SS.

    Awaro SS eventually lost 3-0 to Tanzania’s Fountain Gate in the final.

  • CAF African Schools Championship: Amus College, Royal Giant ready to represent Uganda at CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers

    CAF African Schools Championship: Amus College, Royal Giant ready to represent Uganda at CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers

    Uganda’s representatives at the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the CAF African School Championship Amus College and Royal Giant High School have expressed their readiness to make the country proud.

    It should be noted that Amus College and Royal Giant High School emerged winners of the National Qualifiers in the girls and boys category respectively last year.

    The National Championship organized by FUFA and held in July 2022 attracted 20 schools and each of the participating getting 20 balls.

    FUFA President Eng. Magogo Moses Hassim officiating at the launch of the tournament.
    Amus College player celebrate after winning the National Qualifiers at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
    Royal Giant High School emerged winners in the boys category.

    The two aforementioned schools are part of the zonal tournament that pits Champions from the rest of the countries in the CECAFA region.

    The tournament will be played in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania between 17-19th February 2023 with winners in either category qualifying for the CAF African Schools Championship.

    Amus College team was officially flagged off by the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among on Wednesday.

    Rt. Hon Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among walking with Amus College players.

    It should be noted that the Speaker is also the District Women Representative for Bukedea district where Amus College hails.

    She urged the youngsters to make Uganda proud and pledged a USD10,000 reward if they win.

    Amus College team pose for a group photo with the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among.

    “Now we are giving you USD 5,000 to support the team. As you go for this championship, go with the determination to win. Make Amus college, Bukedea and Uganda proud. When you do that, you will become stars of this country,” Among said.

    Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tayebwa who also attended the function at Parliament assured the team of government’s support indicating Government prides in sports.

    “You are the best team and we hope you will emerge the best in Tanzania. Government has committed support towards sports and at your age, you must do well to benefit from your talents.” he said.

    Sixteen schools from nine countries will be competing in the U15 CAF African Schools Championship Qualifiers.

    The countries include; Burundi. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda and South Sudan

    The inaugural CAF African Schools Championship will take place in April this year.

  • Each member of the triumphant Uganda Hippos to receive UGX 5M for AFCON Qualification

    Each member of the triumphant Uganda Hippos to receive UGX 5M for AFCON Qualification

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim officially received the Uganda Hippos on Monday following their successful expedition at the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the 2023 U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The team hit two birds with one stone, securing a berth to next year’s continental showpiece but as well emerging Champions of the region after defeating South Sudan 2-1 in the final on Friday.

    Uganda Hippos players listening during the official function at FUFA Complex.

    The contingent (players and officials) returned to the country on Saturday and FUFA organized a function on Monday to officially welcome them.

    While speaking to the team, FUFA President lauded them for a job well-done but also stated this should be treated as a starting point of achieving the ultimate target of reaching the World Cup.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim speaking to the Uganda Hippos.

    “It is a momentous occasion for us to be celebrating another milestone. I take this opportunity to thank the players and the coaching staff for a tremendous achievement of returning to AFCON. Our vision as FUFA is to be the number one footballing Nation in Africa on and off the field and that can be achieved by qualifying for such tournaments. We played all the way to the final at the last tournament and therefore, our target should be attaining the same or even better because that gives us the chance of qualifying to the FIFA World Cup,” he said.

    L-R: Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma, Captain Isma Mugulusi and Captain Jackson Mayanja hand over the trophy to FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.

    The President also indicated, FUFA has been strategic at nurturing talent through several interventions such as the FUFA Juniors League that has given a platform to several players who have represented the country at different levels.

    “When we started the FUFA Juniors League in 2015, we had a deliberate strategy of creating a pool of players and we are proud that most of you have come through the ranks. Majority of you have progressed from the U17 team to the U20 and some have gone all the way to play for the Senior National Team. This is the progress that we dreamed of and we believe that the future even holds more for us.” He added.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim poses with Abdu Magada who was named the best goalkeeper.

    He spared time and gave a word of caution to the players, indicating success comes with different challenges.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim poses with the Hippos technical team.

    “It is good that you are winners today but this is not the end of the world. This is a critical stage in a player’s career and if you do not handle yourself well now, you are likely to take the wrong path. Talent alone is not enough but you must have the passion for the game, be disciplined and work extremely hard. As you go back to your respective clubs, make sure you keep the same zeal and make sure you are part of the team come February next year.”

    Team Media Officer Ronnie Lusulire poses for a photo with FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.

    The President on behalf of FUFA stated they will give support to the team towards preparations for the final tournament and also promised a cash Prize of five million shillings to every member of the team including players and technical staff.

    “As FUFA, we promise full support to the team towards preparations for the final tournament. We want you to go and play to your best abilities and we have proved over the years that we can compete against everyone. Additionally, FUFA will extend five million shillings to every member who was part of the team in Sudan as a token of appreciation.”

    FUFA Executive Committee Member Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe who also doubles as the Head of International Football appreciated the team for a successful expedition and assured the players of full support from the Federation.

    Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe (second from left) poses for a photo with FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (extrem right) and Leader of Delegation Ahmid Juma.

    “I want to first of all thank FUFA President for bearing the vision of youth football. As FUFA, we are proud of the job you did in Sudan and we hope more can be achieved. FUFA has always provided a platform for young players to show their adeptness and we commit that more support will be rendered to this team in order to achieve more success.” He said.

    Coach Jackson Mayanja lauded FUFA for the opportunity and also making sure the team received the necessary support in a short time.

    Coach Jackson Mayanja speaking.

    “I take this opportunity to thank FUFA for the opportunity of guiding this wonderful team. I must confess that the welfare of the team was good and motivation to the team was evident. When I came to the team, I told the players that our target is to go to the World Cup and this success is just part of our journey.” He stated.

    Skipper Isma Mugulusi also shared similar sentiments thanking FUFA for the support but also appreciating the technical team for guiding us in our journey at the tournament.

    Captain Isma Mugulusi.
  • FUFA Executive amends rule on use and number of foreign players in domestic competitions

    FUFA Executive amends rule on use and number of foreign players in domestic competitions

    The FUFA Executive has amended Article 19 (2)(V) of the FUFA Competitions Rules (FCR) where hitherto only three (3) foreign players could be fielded in a FUFA Competition Match.

    Considering that our clubs are starting to compete in group stages of CAF Inter Club competitions and yet their probable competitors use more foreign players, the Executive has amended an increase to the number of foreign players for FUFA Competitions from three (3) to five (5). This will, among others, enable our Clubs in the CAF Inter Club Competitions to use such players in FUFA Competitions as well.

     In this regard the FCR Article 19 (2) (V) is hereby, with immediate effect, amended to read as follows:

    “A Club shall be allowed to field a maximum of five (5) foreign players in any single FUFA Competition match. Relatedly not more than one (1) of the five (5) may be a goal keeper”

    In case of any further inquiries please contact the undersigned on email admin@fufauganda.com  or telephone +256 772475739/753374898.

  • AFCON U20 Zonal Qualifiers: 33 players named for Uganda Hippos duty

    AFCON U20 Zonal Qualifiers: 33 players named for Uganda Hippos duty

    Uganda U20 national team (Hippos) has been summoned ahead of the AFCON U20 Zonal Qualifiers 2022 in Sudan. A total of 33 players have been summoned. The tournament will kickoff on 28th October to 11th November 2022.

    Four foreign based players led by Greece based midfielder Isma Mugulusi have made the squad.

    The other three are US based right back Unegbu Shemen Orakwue, Tuma Basil Tenywa (in United Kingdom) and Nsambu Lioyd Tendo (France).

    Ivan Asaba, Andrew Kawooya, Wabyona Faisal, Ssenyondwa Denis Kaala and Mugulusi are the only products from the previous team that reached the AFCON U20 Final in Mauritania in 2021.

    While some players like Ibrahim Juma, Issa Bugembe, Shamuran Kamya and Oscar Mawa have graduated from the U17 (Cubs).

    The Hippos under Morley Byekwaso won the Zonal Qualifiers championship in Tanzania in 2020 to book a place at the final tournament in 2021 in Mauritania, reaching the finals before losing 2-0 against Ghana.

    Byekwaso will continue to handle the team as head coach. However, heavy club schedules will not allow him to join immediately. His assistant Simeon Masaba will be the acting coach in the absence of Byekwaso.

    The team will enter camp at the Cranes Paradise hotel, Kisasi on Wednesday 12th 2022.

    Goalkeepers

    Abdu Magada-Gaddafi FC, Kamya Shamulan-Bright Stars FC , Nsumba Venacious- Wakiso Giants FC, Ssenyondwa Denis Kaala- URA FC

    Defenders

    Opiru Justine- URA FC, Bugembe Issa- Bright Stars FC, Mpanga Sula- Maroons FC, Unegbu Shemen Orakwue- Houston Dynamo FC, USA, Ibrahim Juma- KCCA FC, Jimmy Ndalambi- Blacks Power FC, Samson Kasozi-UPDF FC, Ronald Madoi- Wakiso Giants FC, Mukisa Simon- UPDF FC, Nsambu Lloyd Tendo- FC Metz Academy,

    Midfielders

    Mayanja Saidi-KCCA FC, Allan Kiggundu- BUL FC, Katongole Frank-St Mary’s Kitende, Mugulusi Isma- Makedonikos FC, Greece, Nyanzi Marvin- Wakiso Giants FC, Andrew Kawooya- KCCA FC, Wabyoona Faisal- KCCA FC, Thomas Kakaire- Mbarara City FC, Mutebi Hakim- St Mary’s Kitende, Umar Lutalo- SC Villa, Muhammad Nsereko- SC Villa, Kasinde Ibrahim- Bright Stars FC, Asaba Ivan- Vipers SC, Tuma Basil Tenywa- Reading FC, UK, Lukwago Haruna -KCCA FC 

    Attackers

    Kyeyune Abbas- UPDF FC, Emmanuel Mukisa- Kataka FC, Iddi Abdulwahid- Unattached, Oscar Mawa- Unattached

    Team Officials:

    Simeon Masaba (Acting Head coach)

    Kiberu Mubarak-Goalkeeping coach

    Gumisiriza Michael-Team Doctor

    Team Manager- Mutyaba Bashir

    Ronnie Lusulire-Team Media Officer

    NoahKasule Babadi-Trainer

    Bumpemje Frank- Kitsman

  • AFCON U23 Qualifiers: Uganda Kobs Squad summoned ahead of fixture with Guinea

    AFCON U23 Qualifiers: Uganda Kobs Squad summoned ahead of fixture with Guinea

    TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup Of Nations 

    Second Round Qualifiers:
    Guinea Vs Uganda
    1st leg Saturday 22nd October 2022  at 8pm (EAT)
    Venue: Chamazi Stadium, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

    2nd leg 29th October 2022 Uganda vs Guinea at St. Mary’s Kitende Stadium.

    The Uganda U23 Men’s National Team Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a provisional squad of twenty nine players to start preparations for the 2023 TotalEnergies U-23 Africa  Cup of Nations  that will be hosted by Morocco.
    The team mainly comprising of Uganda U17 and U20 graduates will enter residential camp on Wednesday 12th October 2022 at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi.
    The same squad has also been lined up for the Uganda Cranes Regional Tour of Northern Uganda with the match to be played on Saturday 15th October 2022 at Pece Stadium. The U23 team will face a Northern Region Select team.

    The Squad
    Goalkeepers:
    Fahad Emuran- (Kibuli SS), Atugonza Tony (Buddo SS), Lukuya Kenneth-(Wakiso Giants)

    Defenders: Kizito Mugweri Garvin–(Itihad FC-Egypt), Begisa James Penz – (URA FC), Onek Hillary –(BUL FC) , Kayondo Abdu Aziizi-(Real Monarchs (USA), Ssemayange Simon- (Bright Stars), Semakula Kenneth –(SC Villa), Musa Ramadhan-(FC Cincinnati-USA), Jacob Okao-(Maroons FC), Torach Rogers (Vipers SC)

    Midfielders: Baligeya Simon- (URA FC), Byaruhanga Bobosi – (Elite Falcons FC (UAE), Serwada Steven – (New York Red Bull-USA), Ssekaja Davies (Sc Villa)

    Attackers:
    Abdalla Salim, (URA FC), Ssematimba Titus –(Wakiso Giants), Bogere Ivan- (SC Villa), Ssenoga  Muhammed Kagawa (KCCA FC), Mugisha Rogers-(UPDF FC), Sebyala Shafik, (Express FC), Jarieko James – (Onduparaka FC), Oketch Emmanuel- (Onduparaka FC), Kamwesiga  Jacob –(Arua Hills SC), Basangwa Richard -, (Wadi Degla, Egypt), Kakooza Derrick- (Valmiera FC-Latvia), Ssebuufu Frank-(Wakiso Giants FC)  and Umar Kyebatala (Maroons FC)

    The Team Officials

    Head Coach – Milutin Sredojevic

    Assistant Coach – Moses Basena

    Goalkeeping Coach – Fred Kisitu Kajoba

    Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa

    Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana

    Fitness Trainer-Arthur Kyesimira

    Team Media Officer – Nsereko Hamza

  • U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs dispatch South Sudan to storm semifinals

    U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs dispatch South Sudan to storm semifinals

    TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Qualifiers (CECAFA- Zone)

    Group B
    Matchday Two
    Uganda 4-1 South Sudan

    Uganda cruised to the semifinals at the ongoing CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating neighbours South Sudan.

    In the final group game played on Thursday at Abebe Bikila Stadium, Addis Ababa, the Uganda Cubs won 4-1 to remain perfect and thus secure a slot into the last four.

    Uganda Cubs celebrate one of the goals.

    Arafat Nkoola netted twice while Abubakali Walusimbi and Patrick Ssembuusi also got a goal each.

    Action between Uganda and South Sudan.

    Victory meant Hamza Lutalo’s charges registered their second win in as many games.

    Bearing in mind that groups have three teams, Uganda completed business at this stage and now awaits for the opponent at the next level.

    Either Tanzania or Somalia who both defeated hosts Ethiopia will be opponents for Uganda in the semifinals.

    The two face off this Sunday with the winner leading group A and avoiding Uganda.

    The finalists earn slots to represent the region at the final tournament.

    Uganda is seeking to make it to that stage for the third successive time.

  • U17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs out to seal Semifinal berth against South Sudan

    U17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs out to seal Semifinal berth against South Sudan

    TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers

    Uganda vs South Sudan
    Abebe Bikila Stadium
    Kickoff: 1PM

    Uganda U17 Football National Team will seek to seal a place into the semifinals as they take on South Sudan on Thursday at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers in Ethiopia.

    The Uganda Cubs made a perfect start to the tournament by defeating Burundi 4-0 two days ago and will be hoping to replicate similar performance.

    Uganda Cubs celebrate one of their goals against Burundi.

    Coach Hamza Lutalo believes his charges are in the perfect shape to win Thursday’s game.

    “We have conducted our last training and thankfully there are no injuries in the team. I believe we are in the perfect shape to go and win tomorrow,” he said.

    Coach Hamza Lutalo

    “South Sudan has not played yet so we do not know how they play but I have confidence in my players to go and perform to their best abilities.”

    Alex Yiga who bagged a brace against Burundi indicates the team is geared towards the final group game.

    Alex Yiga celebrates after scoring against Burundi.

    “The result from the first game gave us confidence and I believe we have the chance to do even better.” He said.

    It should be noted that the finalists will represent the CECAFA Region at next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

    Uganda has qualified for the last two editions including last year’s tournament that was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

  • 2023 U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs hit the ground running in convincing win against Burundi

    2023 U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs hit the ground running in convincing win against Burundi

    Uganda U17 Football National Team sent a statement of intent in their opening game of the TotalEnergies U17 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

    Uganda Cubs celebrate one of the goals against Burundi.

    In the game played on Monday at Abebe Bikila stadium, Ethiopia, Uganda Cubs eased past Burundi, winning 4-0.

    Alex Yiga led the way with a double while Arafat Nkoola and Richard Okello got a goal each.

    Action between Uganda and Burundi.

    Yiga gave Uganda a deserved lead in the 12th minute and by halftime, he had two goals to his name.

    By halftime, Uganda was 3-0 up with the other go coming from Nkoola in the 38th minute.

    Uganda Cubs say a short prayer before kickoff.

    The final goal for Uganda came from Okello in the 56th minute.

    The team will return to action on 6th October against South Sudan and victory will send them to the semifinals.

    It should be noted that there are two groups,each composed of three teams after the disqualification of Sudan and Djibouti.

    Starting XI


    Siraje Bieven Etuta(GK), Elvis Ssekajugo, Hafidhu Ssonko Ssembatya, Hakim Wandera, Jamal Ssemwogerere, Steven Mugisha, Abubakali Ssembuusi, Arafat Nkoola, Richard Okello

  • U17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs target scalp against Burundi

    U17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Uganda Cubs target scalp against Burundi

    U17 Africa Cup Nations Qualifiers – CECAFA Region

    Group B
    Uganda vs Burundi -1PM

    Uganda U17 Football National Team will hope to start on a high as the Zonal Qualifiers for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations get underway today.

    The Uganda Cubs face Burundi in the opening game game of the Regional Qualifiers at the Abebe Bikila stadium in Ethiopia.

    The Qualifiers were initially supposed to kickoff on 30th September but had to be postponed to today after the dismissal of Sudan and Djibouti.

    Rwanda and Eritrea had also earlier withdrawn from the Championship.

    Hamza Lutalo, the Uganda U17 believes his charges are ready to face Burundi and hoping to start the tournament with victory.

    ” First games in a tournament are never easy but we want to win and get running. We have never faced Burundi at this stage but the players are ready to face any kind of opposition, ” he said before adding, “We are now just three teams in the group and that means the first game is crucial. Therefore, our focus is to get the three points and see what happens next.”

    The second game of the day and the first in Group A will be between hosts Ethiopia and Somalia.

    It should be noted that the finalists at the Zonal Qualifiers represent the region at the final tournament.

  • AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda learns new opponents after fresh draws

    AFCON U17 Qualifiers: Uganda learns new opponents after fresh draws

    Uganda U17 National Team will face new opponents after fresh draws for the Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers were held on Sunday.

    The tournament that was supposed to start two days ago in Ethiopia failed to do so due to several challenges.

    After the withdrawal of Rwanda and Eritrea, the organising committee were faced with yet another challenge of screening of players.

    And when the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans were made, Sudan and Djibouti failed to pass the test.

    In the new draws conducted on Saturday, Uganda is in group B alongside Burundi and South Sudan.

    The other group (A) has hosts Ethiopia, Somalia and Tanzania.

    Hamza Lutalo’s charges will begin their quest to qualify for the final tournament on Monday against Burundi.

    It should be noted that the finalists at the Zonal Qualifiers get the tickets to the final tournament.