International Friendly Match: Thursday, 23rd March 2017
Kenya Vs Uganda
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the traveling 18 players for the upcoming international friendly match set for Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.
Players will link up on Monday evening and spend a night together at Sky Hotel, Nalya for bonding at technical purposes before flying out on Tuesday morning at 9 O’clock aboard Kenya Airways.
The foreign based players will link up in Nairobi from their respective clubs and join the contingent that will have flown from Entebbe International Airport.
The two CECAFA rivals will face off in a friendly match on Thursday at Machakos stadium in Nairobi.
Team Squad:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Since the AFCON 2017 tournament in Gabon, the Uganda Cranes has resumed action with a domestic tour of Eastern Uganda code named ‘Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017’.
It was a convincing 3-0 result for the national side past a select side from Eastern Uganda at the Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.
Nelson Senkatuka (9) is joined by the other Uganda Cranes in celebrations for the first goal
Proline striker Nelson Senkatuka volleyed home the opener after 11 minutes.
SC Villa’s winger Martin Kiiza doubled the advantage with a well struck free-kick past goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo before team captain Emmanuel Okwi grabbed the third on the day.
Emmanuel Okwi in a battle for the ball against Peter Musoke at Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium
Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic was impressed by the overall performance on the day particularly from the first half.
Such matches have always helped us to prepare for future engagements and as well, bring the stars to the fans in their own localities.
The performance on the day is good and promising. We have key important matches next week (against Kenya and the French Military team) that we are building for”
Micho fielded two different line ups for either halves.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets the head coach Micho and the other officials prior to kick off
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the hundreds who braved the scorching sun to catch the game live.
Eng. Magogo was flanked by many of the Eastern region delegates and other accompanying FUFA officials.
Representatives from the tour sponsors, Nile Breweries Limited (under the brand Nile Special and Airtel Uganda Limited) also graced the well attended match.
Airtel Uganda officials Musa Mayanja and Noella Byuma watched the game in Kamuli
The regional tours started three years ago with the main intention of taking the Uganda Cranes closely to local communities and fans in particular.
Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool performed for the hundreds of fans during the half time of the match.
Uganda Cranes ambassador Bebe Cool performed ‘Tatta’ among other songs during half timeA section of fans at Kamuli Park Municipal StadiumEastern Region XI
Team line ups:
Eastern Region Select XI: Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Faruoq Mudoola, Joshua Nkabi, Peter Musoke, Yusuf Najib, Amos Etoju, Rajab Abdul Rahman, Deo Esejje, David Bagoole, Juubu Malangu, Ibrahim Kazindula
Subs: Aziz Omonyi (G.K), Sande Olobo, Faisal Najib, Isma Benson, Abbas Michael, Jackson Ziraba Mukama, Ben Musana, Vicent Lukwago, Rajab Waiswa, Fahad Badiro
Head coach: Abbey Bogere ‘Capello’ Kikomeko
Uganda Cranes starting team against Eastern region at Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium
Uganda Cranes XI: Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Musana, Savio Kabugo, Allan Anguyo, Abel Eturude, Shafik Kagimu, Emmanuel Okwi (Captain), Nelson Senkatuka, Martin Kiiza
Uganda Cranes team for the second half: Keni Saidi (G.K), Allan Drajua, Arafat Galiwango, Rashid Toha, Brian Nsubuga, Juma Ibrahim Saddam, Hood Mulikyi, Vitalis Tabu, Living Kabong, Hood Kawesa, Villa Oromchan
FUFA Competitions Department will conduct the draw for the FUFA Uganda Cup and FUFA Women’s Cup on Wednesday (10am) at FUFA House during teh weekly press conference. The draw for men is for teams at the round of 16 while the FUFA Wowmen’s Cup is at the Quarterfinals Stage.
THe FUFA Women’s Cup is being played for the first time while the FUFA Uganda Cup has Vipers are the holders.
The final of the FUFA Women’s cup will be hosted in Busia while Arua won the rights for the FUFA Uganda Cup final.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein will guide with the process of the draw.
FUFA Uganda Cuo teams left in the round of 16
KCCA FC 1st Div (AUPL)
Kiboga Young 3rd Div (Buganda Regional League)
Fort Portal Boda Boda 3rd Div (Kitara Regional League)
As part of FUFA Community Social Responsibility, I led a group of FUFA officials, staff and the President’s XI (formed of Ex- international players) visited Luzira Upper Prison on Sunday morning. I arrived from Morocco at 6am and without sleep undertook a prior arranged programme by the FUFA Marketing and Communications team and the Uganda Football Player’s Association.
It is our strategy to take and preach football to communities as a tool to unite, inspire and give hope and here we found a community of largely the age of 20-35 years from allover Uganda.
The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates. They are members of Uganda Football Players’ Association. L-R-Back row Andy Lule, Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kitenda, Larwrence Kizito, Simeon Masaba, Ayub Balyejusa Front: Sadiq Wassa, Paul Mukatabala, Ali Kayongo, Edwrad Kalungi and Hakim Magumba
Not everyone in prison committed the offenses they are charged or convicted for, true some came in conflict with the law and are undergoing rehabilitation before they join the community again. For sure anyone of you reading this could easily be there as this is life.
I am glad we inspired and gave hope to these Ugandans using football. They are disciplined and a very organised group with a “FUFA” of their own to organise a league of clubs named after European Clubs. Their Select team is called ‘Upper Stars’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo
The inmates were extremely excited beyond what we hoped. They even danced for us the kisoga “Tamena Ibuga”
We played a football match which ended 2-2 with President’s 11 goals scored by Edward Kalungi and Hakim Magumba. I also got an opportunity to play football along the President’s XI.
We have agreed that the names of the European Clubs be dropped and replaced with Uganda Azam Premier League Club names and we launched the annual “FUFA Cup of Hope” We expect that our clubs will also visit and play with these guys regularly.
FUFA officials delivered soap from Bidco Uganda Limited to the inmates
FUFA donated a computer, footballs, referees equipment, and 50 cartons of soap from BIDCO Uganda Limited the Sponsors of Uganda Cranes as a beginning.
The Uganda Prisons authorities and the inmates thanked me and FUFA for the recent qualification and stellar performance at AFCON 2017 with a gift.
We will continue to support this community with courses for referees, coaches and administration.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo showcased his football skills but the Upper Stars played to a memorable 2-2 draw with the President’s XI
Thank you Uganda Prison Services for the opportunity given to us and the good job being done in Luzira. We pray for the inmates to once get out and reunite with thier families and loved ones.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo receiving a gift from the Chairman of Upper Prison Sports Committee Nsamba Andrew for taking the Uganda Cranes back to AFCON after 39 years.
On Sunday, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officials and Ex- Uganda Cranes internationals paid a courtesy visit to the Luzira Upper prisons in Kampala.
Hours after arrival from Morocco on Sunday morning, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the strong delegation to Luzira.
He was accompanied by the 2nd FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications director Ahmed Hussein, national teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege Kaweesa as they were also joined by a group of Ex-Uganda Cranes internationals under the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) one of the 33 members of FUFA.
The programme is part of the federation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause.
FUFA officials hand over the donated White star Magic Soap from Bidco Uganda Limited
Addressing the inmates, the FUFA President noted that the federation remains committed to the cause of spreading and taking the beautiful game to the communities, inmates inclusive.
The unique power of football has brought us this close.
I am humbled to be here for the first time as a visitor.
FUFA is committed to associating with every kind of communities for the development of the game
Eng Magogo observed with concern the immense talent (players, referees and administrators) that some of the inmates are endowed with.
There are quite a number of young and energetic talented players who can serve in different clubs after completing your sentences.
The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates
Donated Items:
FUFA donated an assortment of items to further help in the development of the game at the Luzira Upper Prisons.
These included a trophy that will be competed for every year by the different prison teams, footballs, refereeing equipment, 50 cartons of White Star Magic Soap from Bidco Uganda Limited and a computer to harness administrative work.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo
In return, the inmates also offered some of their beautiful artifacts to the visiting FUFA officials.
Chairman of the Upper Prisons Sports Association, Andrew Nsamba hands over an artifact to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo as a sign of appreciation for the historic visit. Nsamba requested for a computer to easy their work and it was granted
FUFA Cup of Hope Tournament:
In the same vein, there will be annual tournament named the ‘FUFA Cup of Hope’ with a glittering giant trophy to be competed for amongst all the participating teams within the Prisons service.
In his address, Andrew Nsamba, the Chairperson of the Upper Prison Sports Association (UPSA), he appreciated the historic visit by the FUFA delegation.
Since 1948 when Luzira was officially opened, we had never received any guest from FUFA. We are also humbled by this visit.
We plan to switch back to the naming of our own teams to have tags of the domestic clubs currently playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Nsamba remarked that internal competitions among these clubs is a way of entertainment and psycho-social well being of inmates and enhancing staff inmate relationship.
He intimated some of their challenges ranging from limited resources like balls, jerseys, referees equipment, lapse in continuity of their various programmes to missing computer.
Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba produced the old magical skills against the Upper Prisons Stars. He wrapped up the great performance with a brilliant solo goal
There was excitement as the inmates were engaged in a football match against the Uganda Cranes Ex-Internationals.
The game ended in a 2 all stalemate with Edward Kalungi and the ever exciting Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba scoring for the former Uganda Cranes players.
Former Uganda Cranes, Lukuli United, Police, Express and SC Villa intelligent forward Hassan ‘Figo’ Mubiru was a joy to watch at Luzira
Other Ex-Internationals as goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa, Hassan Mubiru, Ayub Balyejusa, Ali Kitonsa, Paul Mutakabala, Simeon ‘Biri Etambuula’ Masaba also featured in well cheered match.
The FUFA President also graced the field of play in the latter stages of the game after coming on for Kitonsa, much to the applause of the mammoth crowd that lauded his inch-close ball control, ball protection technique and passing finesse throughout the 10 minutes he featured in.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo expertly dribbles past Upper Stars’ team captain Frank Macho during the charity match at Luzira on 12th March 2017
FUFA has previously conducted CSR projects in Kisenyi with the Missionaries of the Poor NGO and Nakasongola Health Center IV.
Many similar programmes are planned for the benefit of the local communities.
MAIN PHOTO: Luzira Upper Prison inmates and the FUFA Delegation pose for a group photograph prior to the start of the friendly match played on Sunday, 12th March 2017
Sunday results in the Azam Uganda Premier League 12th March, 2017
Sc Villa Jogoo 4-1 Onduparaka
Bright Stars 1-1 The Saints
Kirinya Jinja SS 0-1 Express FC
Sc Villa returned to Masaka recreation Ground for the first time after a very long time with a bang following a 4-1 win over Onduparaka FC in Masaka.
The well attended match saw Emma Okwi net a hat-trick joining teenager Allan Okello of KCCA FC-as the only two players to have achieved the record so far this season.
Coincidentally the two hat-tricks have all come against the Arua based side.
Villa have gone level on points with KCCA FC at the top but the Jogoos have played three more games than the Lugogo based ide (18 games).
The match in Mwerererwe at the Champions Stadium, goalkeeper Nichola Sebwato scored late in the game to salvage a pint for Bright Stars FC in the 1-1 draw with The Saints.
Express FC defeated Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 in Jinja at the Kakindu stadium.
Club Categroy final: Kawempe Muslim vs Ajax Queens
Finals to be played at Kiwafu sports Ground
The 2017 FUFA mama Becca women’s day cup has successfully kicked off in Entebbe Municipality on Saturday.
Close to 700 players from over 30 teams are part of the two day tournament.
There are four playing grounds being used for the tournament that is has been held for the past 5 years in memory of Rebecca Kazibwe, a pioneer of women’s football in Uganda.
Lake Victoria Primary school, Katabi Gombolola, Kiwafu and Nkumba University play grounds are the four venues for the tournament.
There are three categories namely; U-14 (mainly for primary schools, U-19 and clubs).
According to the FUFA Women football development officer, Hadijah ‘Lady Mourinho’ Namuyanja, the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds as it remains a fertile ground for identifying, grooming and nurturing talent.
We are glad that the tournament has been played over the years. FUFA continues to bless the project as it is has provided a great plat form to identify raw talent right from the primary schools.
We also have secondary schools and the clubs.
In some of the opening games on day one, Police Children defeated Bravo Bell from Nkumba 3-0.
Justine Viko netted a brace with the other strike coming from Viola Namuleeme.
Young girls stretching before a match at Lake Victoria Primary school play groundL-R:Nalukwago Shakira, Nabadda Shamim, Zainah Nabatanzi, Kayimza Aminah, Eunice Tiwowe
Taggy Girls drew one all with Good Times from Kawempe.
Jolly Primary school over came Namalemba 2-0. Ntinda and St Joseph Katabi Primary school drew goal-less.
Mwandha Foundation Girls from Iganga in Eastern Uganda humiliated Children’s Corner of Makerere zone 4-0.
The closing ceremony will be held on Sunday at Kiwafu play ground after the final matches in all the ground stages
The tournament is fully funded by FUFA.
2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup-Secondary schools
Gadhafi 0-0 UMHS
Kawempe A 0-0 Kawempe B
Gadhafi 0-0 Mukono High School
UMHS 0-0 Kawempe B
Mukono High 1-0 Kawempe A
UMHS 0-0 Mukono High
Gadhafi 0-0 Kawempe B
Kawempe A 0-2 Gahdafi Integrated
Kawempe B 0-1 Mukono High
UMHS 3-0 Kawempe A
2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup-Clubs category (3 clubs- She Corporates, Kawempe and Ajax)
Ajax 1-0 Kawempe
Ajax 1-0 She Corporates
Kawempe 1-0 She Corporates
2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup – U14 Fixtures:
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has signed a long term pact with Morocco FA in a bid to improve the technical areas of Ugandan football.
Eng. Magogo who is in the North African country on official duties, met with Morocco FA President Mr. Lekjaa Fouzi where bilateral talks were held in relation to football for both soccer power houses in their respective regions.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo signs the binding documentations as Morocco FA President Mr. Lekjaa Fouzi looks on
The key areas to be covered by the partnership include exchange programmes of technical and administrative staff, hosting of national and club teams from either country by the other, training camps, sharing football knowledge, best practices and experiences.
‘It is our strategy to create as many partnerships and relationships as possible for the betterment of our game. It is another milestone to have the Federal Republic of Morocco Football Association as our development partners and I am definitely excited’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Eng. Moses Magogo addresses the media in Morocco
With local football regaining its footing in the past three years, FUFA is convinced such partnerships will lead the country to the Promised Land with the 2019 Cameroon Project already in the offing.
‘Our next move with this partnership is to take a delegation of football stakeholders to Morocco to understand how Government, Federation and Corporate sponsors are undertaking massive infrastructure development. It is amazing work going on in Morocco’ added Magogo.
During Magogo’s reign the Uganda Cranes have been able to go back to the AFCON for the first time in 39 years and such partnerships can only cement such football moments.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa upon completion of the construction of St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. Mulindwa is the owner of Vipers SC and also former FUFA President who served for 8 years from 2005-2013. He is now the Honorary President of FUFA-a title bestowed unto him during the FUFA Assembly in 2013.
Here is the message from the FUFA President to the FUFA Honorary President Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa;
Date: 2nd March 2017
The FUFA Honorary President,
Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa,
St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School Kitende.
P.O Box 30583 Kampala- Uganda
Dear Sir,
Re: Congratulations for Construction and obtaining the CAF License for St Mary’s Stadium
FUFA has received a communication from CAF clearing St Mary’s Stadium for hosting international matches at the level of CAF Club Competitions.
I am privy to the fact of your personal contribution to the construction of this stadium.
We are all aware of the dire state of infrastructure for international, national and regional, district and village football matches and any efforts by individuals, clubs, organisations and government must be applauded.
On my own behalf and that of FUFA and the entire football community, I am glad to convey our sincere gratitude for the time, finance and human resources invested in the project of the Stadium.
Our best wishes to Vipers Sports Club, a member of FUFA, to utilize the facility and nurture more talents for the various national teams and clubs.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
The letter dated 2nd March 2017 was signed off by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
MAIN PHOTO: Part of the section at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
All is set for the historic visit of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Pearl of Africa on Friday.
The FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu revealed the full programme at the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo.
Click Infantino Visit Programme.2017-11
Infatino will jet in on 24th February at 6pm and will be received by government dignitaries together with
FUFA Officials at Entebbe International Airport.
He will head to State House Entebbe to meet HE the President of the Republic Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Education and Sports minister Hon. Janet Museveni together with government officials .
The day will close with the FIFA President meeting the FUFA Executive Committee at 9pm.
Saturday will kickoff at 7 am with a breakfast meeting with sponsors, partners, opinion leaders, government officials and other invited guests at Serena Hotel, Kampala.
The Deputy CEO of FUFA Mandu is confident the visit of FIFA President will leave an indelible mark on local football.
‘We are laying foundation for the future generation. The discussions between Government officials and FIFA President will help in taking the game of football to another level’ said Mandu.
‘The meeting with HE will drive the game forward for the future generation. We know how much HE loves football and a meeting with FIFA President will give him chance to discuss about football development projects in Uganda’ added Mandu.
The FIFA President will switch to Hotel Africana where he will meet with the delegates of the FUFA Assembly and Special Interest groups at 8 am.
He will also meet Azam Uganda Premier League Club chairpersons together with FUFA members, Ex Internationals and active players plus FIFA retired and active referees.
On that same day Infantino will watch a FUFA Juniors League U-17 match between KCCA SA and Lweza Orange Brigade.
‘He loves football at all levels. We have lined up an activity involving youth football on Saturday. FIFA has supported various football programmes in Uganda’ said Mandu.
He will wind up the day’s programme with a visit the ground breaking ceremony at Kadiba football grounds in Rubaga, head to FUFA House and later hold a press conference at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu during the weekly press Conference on Wednesday at FUFA House.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino date of arrival brought forward
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)-host of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms the change in programme for the arrival of the world football leader.
Infantino will jet in on Friday 24th February at 6pm and fly out the following day.
Initially Infantino’s arrival had been scheduled for 25th February but it has now been brought forward by a day to 24th February.
‘The programme has been changed to suit the stakeholders who will meet the FIFA President on the historic visit to Uganda. It was done in consultation with the team at FIFA in Zurich and all parties involved are comfortable with the new schedule’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘The change will not affect the duration of stay for FIFA President in Uganda. He will be here still for the two day period which had been communicated earlier’ added Hussein.
Infantino who was elected as FIFA President 2016 is expected to meet The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, The Minister of Sports and Education, Hon Janet Museveni, FUFA Executive Committee, Members of FUFA, football stakeholders inclusive of the sponsors of FUFA and Uganda Cranes.
Since his election last year, Infantino has embarked on meeting FIFA Member Associations around the globe to share ideas on football development projects.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday
Part of the letter sent to FUFA President about the two day visit reads;
‘I am very pleased to confirm my visit. I have no doubt that this visit will help us to lay foundations for further cooperation and to share our personal visions for the continued development of our sport in your country’ said FIFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was in Doha last week where he presented a paper on grassroots football at the FIFA Executive football Summit said;
‘Football needs such contacts for the sport to grow. Ugandan football will not be the same after his visit. It is a great moment for Ugandan football’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will pay a two day visit to Uganda at the invitation of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Infantino who was elected to office in 2016, has embarked on meeting FIFA Member Associations around the globe to share ideas on football development projects.
In a confirmation letter to FUFA President and signed by FIFA President, the visit will cover two days 25th and 26th February, 2017.
Part of the letter reads;
‘I am very pleased to confirm my visit. I will be arriving in Entebbe on 25th February 2017. I have no doubt that this visit will help us to lay foundations for further cooperation and to share our personal visions for the continued development of our sport in your country’
FUFA President who is in Doha for the FIFA Executive football Summit said;
‘Football needs such contacts for the sport to grow. Ugandan football will not be the same after his visit. It is a great moment in Ugandan football’
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest developments about the visit of FIFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday
‘We are glad that the FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino will be our guest next week. It is good news for Ugandan football and a big sign that the future of the sport is becoming brighter and brighter each passing day. We believe the visit will bear fruits. The programme for the visit will be released at an appropriate time’ said Hussein.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly after being elected in 2016
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson are in Doha at the invitation of world soccer governing body FIFA. Having flown out of the country on Tuesday night, the FUFA President was on a programme set by FIFA to make a presentation on grassroots football to the football big wigs on Thursday morning.
‘It is a great opportunity to talk about football at such an important gathering in Doha. Football around the globe needs such programmes to flourish’ said Eng. Magogo.
During such opportunities, the FUFA President has held meetings with football contacts.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presenting on grassroots football during the FIFA Executive Summit in Doha.
‘In 2016 Edgar Watson and grassroots football trained coach Vincent Tumusiime traveled to Slovenia and took part in the UEFA grassroots programme. Those are signs of creating football contacts’ added FUFA President.
The two-day event chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino focuses on “FIFA 2.0 – The Vision for the Future” strategy, the “Forward” program, and development of children and youth football.
The summit brings together executives of football federations of Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Qatar, Namibia, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Denmark, Lithuania, Serbia, Sweden and Ukraine.
Another moment showing FUFA President at the Summit in Doha while presenting on grassroots football
FIFA has held its first Executive Football Summit, one of the key initiatives introduced as part of the FIFA reforms, in Paris on 22 and 23 November. The series of summits will bring together member association presidents and general secretaries to discuss strategic matters and provide a platform for discussion, debate and an exchange of know-how.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha
Uganda Cup Round of 32: Lungujja Galaxy 0-6 KCCA FC
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club ejected Kampala regional side Lungujja Galaxy out of the 2016/17 Uganda Cup after a convincing 6-0 result in the round of 32 match at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.
Derrick Nsibambi had a hat-trick with Geofrey Sserunkuma netting a brace and Tom Masiko the other.
KCCA thus becomes the first club this season to progress to the last 16 stage of the knock out Uganda Cup tournament.
They are expected to depart to Angola on Thursday night for the return leg of the CAF Champions league preliminary match where they will play Angola’s CD Primiero De Agosto on Sunday.
The data verification exercise of all football stakeholders in Uganda under the FIFA Connect programme got underway on Monday. The exercise will be conducted by FUFA trained data verifying officers under the office of the CEO and Competitions Department.
In two separate communications (Circulars- 1050 sent on 14th Dec, 2016 and a reminder on circular 1054 dated 9th Feb, 2017) to the various stakeholders including FUFA’s 33 members, the exercise will help collect data of all clubs and their officials in Uganda at all levels.
Part of the communication signed by FUFA CEO reads;
‘The exercise will commence on Monday 13th February, 2017 throughout the country according to the schedules released by FUFA. The exercise will be conducted by FUFA data verifying officers to collect information of all clubs, club officials, coaches, players and referees’
FUFA team trained in Botswana April, 2016
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe attended a specialized workshop on the FIFA connect programme in Botswana that saw Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe send representatives. The hosts-Botswana also sent in attendants.
The workshop was aimed to improve in the areas of record keeping and database collection for proper management by FIFA MAs.
The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (M) and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe (R) attending the FIFA Connect worksho in Botswana early last year.
Full Results from elimination round of the FUFA Women’s cup
Olila Women FC 2-0 Eastern Heroes
Rines FC 1-2 She Mak ST
Kakungulu Memorial 1-0 Uganda Martyrs
Kawempe Muslim JT 1-0 Gadhafi Integrated
Olila Women,Kakungulu Memorial and Kawempe Muslim Junior Team advance to the Round of 16
Fazila Ikwaputs’s brace helped Olila Women FC beat rivals Eastern Heroes while Taju Nambozo also netted twice to see She Mak get past Rines SS and Kakukngulu Memorial eliminated Uganda Matyrs after a solitary goal from Nowellin Namiiro.
Kawempe Muslim Junior team got the better of eternal rivals Gadahfi Integrated courtesy of a Stella Musubika’s goal.
Teams through to the next stage will be drawn with those that got byes into the round of 16. The teams that got byes are; Kawempe Muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals, Mutesa I Royal University, Kampala Queens, Buikwe She Red Stars, Ajax Queens, Garfford Ladies and She Corporates.
This is the iaugural FUFA Women’s cup played on a knock-out basis.
Fixtures for 18th February 2017
Alleluya Women Vs King James
Mwanda Foundation Vs Taggy High School
MAIN PHOTO: Action from Kakungulu vs Uganda Martyrs match
Ugandan representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup Vipers SC kep a clean sheet against Volcan Club de Moroni of Comoros on Saturday at Mandela National Stadium.
Vipers making their second successive appearance on the continent but in a different competition, once again kept their nerves to pick a result they will carry into the retrun leg ina week’s time.
Fufa.co.ug captured the moments from the match. Enjoy the pictorial.
Vipers starting XI: Watenga Ismael (GK), Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Shafik Bakaki, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa (Ibrahim Kayiwa), Kezironi Kizito (Onekalit), Erisa Ssekisambu (Brian Kakaire), Tony Odur
