Uganda Vs Ethiopia – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4 PM)
Uganda U17 Women’ National Team Head coach Ayub Khalifa has released a provisional squad of 30 players that will begin preparations for the Women World Cup Qualifiers first round slated for 11th January 2020 in Uganda.
CECAFA Women U17 valuable player Fauzia Najjemba and Airtel FUFA Women Football of the year Nalukenge Juliet are part of the summoned squad.
Airtel FUFA MVP Juliet Nalukenge is part of the team
There are other players who were part of the teams that lifted COSAFA U17 Women trophy in Mauritius and CECAFA U17 Women trophy in Njeru.
However, Ayub Khalifa has summoned some new faces that were not part of the CECAFA team and these include St.Noah striker Allen Nasaazi and teammate Kigongo Angella Auchi.
Uganda women U17 National Team Head Coach Ayub Khalifa
The players will officially begin residential training on Friday 3rd January at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Full Summoned Team:
Goalkeepers:Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nyamita Zulaika (Asubo Gafford Ladies WFC)
Others: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Akadinda Gillian (Olila High School WFC), Namugerwa Goria ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of kings ), Nakacwa Samalie (Kawempe Muslim), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School WFC),Nakacwa Kevin ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen ( Mukono High), Nyinagahirwa Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Odaru Immaculate ( Mukono High ) Nagayi Eva ( Rines Secondary School), Kyomuhendo Sumaya ( Isra Soccer Academy), Nakayenga Brenda (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Adokole Esther (Amus College), Kunihira Margret ( Kawempe Muslim WFC), Munyana Brenda ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nagadya Catherine ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nyakato Ruth (Tooro Queens WFC), Nandago Hadijah (Isra Soccer Academy), Amonding Mercy (Bishop Secondary School).
Football development is one of the key areas of focus that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) set to in order to attain the vision of becoming the number one footballing nation on and off the field in Africa.
The other areas include governance, national teams, competitions, finance and administration, membership, marketing, and communications and infrastructure among others.
L-R: Darius Mugoye, Eng. Moses Magogo, Edgar Watson and Arinaitwe Rugyendo during the press conference
While delivering his end of year speech on Wednesday, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo indicated that federation will continue with football development in 2020.
“Football development is one of our key areas of focus and we shall continue with that even next year. There are a lot of programs in place and we shall make sure our targets are fulfilled.”
Football Academies:
The President indicated that FUFA has finalized drawing a curriculum that will be followed by all registered football academies in Uganda.
‘Developing players must start at a tender age and we have drawn a football curriculum which we want football academies to follow. Nurturing of players should be done with the right coaches who are equipped with knowledge to handle such age groups and we have the confidence that in the long run it will help to develop the game’ Eng. Magogo stated.
Primary Schools’ Championship for Girls:
The FUFA President confirmed that a girls’ competition for Primary Schools will be introduced next year just like it is the case with the boys’ category.
‘We have seen a tremendous rise in the number of girls taking part in football. And we want to continue with the trend. FUFA will introduce a new competition for girls in Primary schools’
This year, FUFA introduced Odilo Primary Schools Championship and the inaugural edition was won by Rays of Grace.
National team engagements
For the first time, Uganda national football teams will take part in all the available competitions both for the men and women.
The FIFA President, Gianni Infantino flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at Kadiba Play Ground
Update on Kadiba project:
Two years ago, FIFA President Gianni Infantino launched the FUFA training centre in Kadiba, Rubaga and the initial stages have already been done.
The FUFA President while delivering his speech, confirmed that the construction at the facility is going on.
The said facility will have a modern football pitch, guest wing, gym, doping area, VIP pavilion, parking yard, health club, police stand, offices, restaurant and accommodation for players.
FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael inspecting FUFA Kadiba Training Facility
FUFA stadium, Lugazi:
The President went ahead to reveal that the construction works at the proposed FUFA Stadium in Luzira, Buikwe district will start in 2020.
‘The paper work is done and everything is set now. The construction works will begin next year and we thank FIFA for supporting this project.’ Eng. Magogo remarked.
Foundation stone that was laid at the Lugazi Kawolo area where FUFA Stadium will be constructed
The land measuring 10 Acres is situated on Plot No. 262, Block 179 in Kawolo, Lugazi adjacent Kawolo Division Head Quarters in Buikwe District was given to FUFA by Buganda Kingdom.
Endless cheers and celebrations rocked FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Tuesday evening, as Uganda U-17 girls players, coaches and the local fans danced endlessly, in jubilation of the Inaugural CECAFA U-17 girls trophy.
Uganda girls now add yet another juniors regional trophy to the boys U-15 event won in August in Asmara Eritrea.
The great achievement of the girls conquest of the region in the youth championship, was cemented by a 2-0 win over rivals Kenya, at the final bend of the one week event that attracted six teams and played on a round robin.
Celebrations for Fauzia Najjemba’s opener
Eventual best player of the tournament and FUFA Airtel female player of the year runner up Fauzia Najjemba opened the scoring in the first half.
Later, the reigning FUFA Airtel female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge rounded up the scoring deep in the second half to take Uganda top of the six team table with 13 points from five games each played.
Juliet Nalukenge celebrates her goalLydia Nekesa hands the captain Juliet Nalukenge the trophy
Nalukenge was Uganda’s top and tournaments second best scorer with 9 goals, three shy from tournaments top scorer and Tanzania striker Aisha Masaka, whose 7 goals in the 10-0 routing of Djibouti earlier in the day, gave her the top scorer’s award.
Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa had made two changes in the usual starting 11, having given starts to Hadijah Nandago and right full back Akadinda Gillian, for Catherine Nagadya and sick Samalie Nakacwa respectively, and even with the changes.
Uganda remained a better team, holding the Kenyansa at bay and only making them the receivers on several occasions, with Nalukenge, Najjemba and terrific winger Margret Kunihira all coming too close to several occasions.
Uganda U17 players and team officials in celebrations at the FUFA Technical Centre
Even when holding midfielder Kevin Nakacwa was stretchered off with Moureen Nangonzi coming in her place, it still remained impossible for any Kenya threats in a game Khalifa made only one substitution.
“I am very grateful to God for this achievement. I want to thank the players for the hard work, FUFA for allowing the young girls to take part in the girls event. The tournament was not a simple one, it was too competitive and I am glad we are the ones having come out victorious,” Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa said.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa hoists the trophy with the players
Tanzania, to whom only Uganda dropped points in the 1-1 draw, finished second with 11 points while Kenya came third on 7 points, with tournament’s fair play award team Burundi coming in fourth position after beating Eritrea 4-0 to clobber 7 points too, but with a minor goal difference.
Uganda U17 players and officials applaud the fans
Tournament’s last team was Djibouti, who finished with not goal scored but after conceding 48 goals in the 14-0 loss to Kenya, 11-0 to Uganda, 8-0 to Burundi, 5-0 to Eritrea and lastly 10-0 to Tanzania, although they showed great improvement in the second half of their game against Tanzania, whom they limited to only a single score, having finished the first half 9-0.
Tanzania TeamThe celebrationsKenya Team
Uganda’s win comes in the wake of yet another great triumph that saw the young girls lift the COSAFA tournament following a 2-1 win over South Africa in the recent event held in Mauritius, and with a big number of the COSAFA team players having been on the CECAFA winning side, the future is surely bright for Uganda women football.
Uganda’s Line up against Kenya: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Gillian Akadinda, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba
Subs: Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Moureen Nangozi, Catherine Nagadya, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda
All the tournament refereesAisha Masaka Hamisi (Top Scorer) Burundi representative (Fairplay Award), Daphine Nyayenga (Best Goalkeeper) and Fauzia Najjemba (MVP)
Tanzania Girls U-17 team delayed the title celebrations for Uganda at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship at FUFA Technical Center Njeru, after holding the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the third game of match day four on Sunday Evening.
The two high riding sides faced off in what was seemingly a final for table leaders Uganda before a fair crowd, a game that would seal the title for the hosts if they picked maximum points.
Juliet Nalukenge takes on a Tanzanian opponent during match day four of the CECAFA U17 Girls Championship at Njeru
However, it was the Tanzanians that took the lead through reliable striker Aisha Khamis Masaka, who took advantage of a laxity between Kevin Nakacwa and Stella Musibika, to slot in through Daphine Nyayenga legs on 18 minutes.
The Ugandans and their cheering fans thought they had won a penalty, when center referee Caroline Wanjara pointed to the spot after spotting Tanzanian midfielder Thabea Aidano Munga for having handled in the area but reversed her decision.
But it took a few minutes before Uganda equalized, this time, Wanjara awarding a penalty for handball by the same Munga, following a corner kick by Uganda that dropped in the area that forced the Tanzanians to struggle clearing it leading into the handball.
FUFA Airtel awards female player of the year runner up Fauzia Najjemba made no mistake, easily beating Tanzanian custodian Asha Mrisho Ismail for the first half to end 1-1.
Uganda returned in the second half with an intent for the winner, but was only denied twice by the woodwork, first with reigning FUFA female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge shot coming off the crossbar and Shakila Nyinagahirwa also seeing her effort bouncing off the 90, with the Tanzanian keeper already beaten.
Uganda was missing right full-back Samalie Nakacwa due to sickness, and head Coach Ayub Khalifa blamed the draw on this
“We were missing our first choice defender and that destabilized our defense, but we prayed to our best not to lose today. We have a final and crucial game on Tuesday and we shall get back and plan on how we can win this game because it’s only the win that will give us the title,” Ayub said.
Uganda U17 TeamTanzania U-17 Team
However, it was not on the good side with the Tanzanian coach Bakari Shime, who blamed the draw on poor officiating.
“We are not satisfied with the officiating today, because the referee was biased and gave away a penalty, but we are not out, and we shall play till the end of the event,” Shime said.
A reasonable number of fans watched the Uganda – Tanzania U-17 girls match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The draw left Uganda top on 10 points with Tanzania second on 8 points, and with Tanzania playing goalless and 37 goal deficit Djibouti, Uganda in a must win contest against Kenya on Tuesday if the home team is to win the title as the championship climaxes on Tuesday.
Uganda U-17 Girls Technical TeamTanzania U-17 Girls Technical team members and some of the substitute players
Uganda Girls U-17 girls football team produced arguably one of their best football displays so far at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 girls tournament, with a 10-0 demolition of stubborn Eritrea side in the third game of the match day three on Friday evening.
Eritrea, who had resisted favorites Tanzania serge only to lose 5-0 in their opening game and stepped their game against Kenya whom they held 1-1, had come into the Uganda game with high spirits to keep their passing and pressing game.
However, smart Uganda went all out on the first whistle with lively runs and attacks from wingers Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya, which left the Eritrean full back on a very busy work to contain them in vein.
Uganda U17 girls celebrate one of their 10 goals
And it took only five minutes for Fauzia Najjemba to put Uganda ahead with a well taken chipped ball off a Nagadya cross that gave the Eritrean goalie Rim Redje no chance.
That was the beginning of the route to the wallop, that by half time, the Eritreans were nothing but down by 5-0, with a Juliet Nalukenge double, Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya all on the score sheet.
The Ugandan side got good balance in the midfield, commanded by Kevin Nakacwa and attacking midfielder Shakira Nyinagahirwa, with Sumaya Komuntale and Samalie Nakacwa, who was later stretchered off, manning well the left and right flanks, while Stella Musibika and Bira Nadunga were un breakable in the heart of defence.
Its no wonder the fine passing and movement enabled Kevin Nakacwa to register herself on the scoring sheet with Musibika and Komuntale also scoring, before Nalukenge completed her hat trick with a penalty after she was fouled in the area.
“Our main target in this championship is to win the title, that’s why we come prepared in every game. We watched Eritrea give hard time to favourites Kenya and we planned to play better than them and that’s what we did,” Said Uganda Coach Ayub Khalifa.
His Eritrean counterpart Mekonnen Zewde accepted defeat though he said they have not given up on doing better in the remaining games.
“Uganda was better physically, mentally and technically than us, we couldn’t match them, this was too much for us. But we are going to prepare for the next games,” Zewde said.
Uganda stands out as the highest scoring team in the six team championship, having scored 25 goals and yet to concede in three outings.
Team Uganda remained top of the table with maximum points from three games, followed by Tanzania, who today moved to 7 points after a 3-1 win over Kenya, while Kenya remains in third on 4 points, but with a better goal difference over Burundi, who also moved to 4 points following their 8-0 win over Djibouti.
Uganda will get closer to smelling the title, if they beat Tanzania in the second last match on Sunday, where Kenya will take on Eritrea and Burundi faces Djibouti.
CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Friday, 13th December 2019
Uganda U-17 Vs Eritrea
At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (4 PM)
Uganda national Girls U-17 football team head coach Ayub Khalifa has made no changes in his side’s starting lineup against Eritrea in the team’s third CECAFA U-17 game at FUFA TC Njeru on Friday evening.
Khalifa has instead maintained the starting 11 players that saw off Djibouti 11-0 in second game of the ongoing event on Wednesday.
Uganda Martyrs goal keeper Daphine Nyayenga retains her position with Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim) and Sumaya Komuntale (King of Kings) also remaining on the right and left full back positions respectively while Kawempe Moslem’s Stella Musibika and Olira Girls Bira Nadunga also start in the center of defense.
Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa and Kawempe Moslme’s Shakira Nyinagahirwa retain their positions in the holding and attaching midfield respectively, while another pair of Uganda Martyrs Catherin Nagadya and Kawempe’s Margret Kunihira are on the right and left wings respectively.
Captain Juliet Nalukenge and her assistant and Hat Trick heroine against Djibouti, Fauzia Najjemba will pair upfront.
Today’s fixture has Djibouti and Burundi having faced off in the first game, with Kenya and Tanzania battling each other in the second game while the Uganda Vs Eritrea game is on at 4 pm.
Uganda leads the six team table with maximum points from two games, followed by Kenya who have a better goal difference over third placed Tanzania but both have 4 points, while Burundi and Eritrea are fourth and fifth with 1 point each with Djibouti, who have lost both their opening matches and conceded 25 goals, coming last with no points.
Uganda starting line up against Djibouti. Uganda won 11-0 in the game. It is the same line up that will face Eritrea.
Uganda’s Line up against Eritrea: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba
Subs:Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda.
A total of 23 goals were scored on match day one of the 2019 CECAFA U17 Girls championship at the FUFA Technical Centre in Uganda on Monday.
Tanzania overcame Eritrea 5-0 during the first game, Kenya humbled Somalia 14-0 in the subsequent match and hosts Uganda beat Burundi 4-0 in the final game on the busy day.
Uganda’s captain and leading forward Juliet Nalukenge scored a hat-trick and Samalie Nakachwa scored the other.
Juliet Nalukenge (right) in celebration
Hat-trick Heroine Juliet Nalukenge gets her ball from the match referee
Team Uganda U17 girls in celebration
The first game had witnessed Tanzania humble Eritrea 5-0 under sunny conditions.
Aisha Hamis Masaka (brace) and Joyce Meshack (hat trick) were on target for Tanzania.
Tanzania against Eritrea
The lunch time kick off saw Kenya humiliate Djibouti 14-0.
Eritrea Girls U17 TeamAction between Kenya and Djibouti Girls U17 teams
Viola Khalai scored five goals, Fasila Adhiambo (four), Anna Arusi (hat trick) and while Doreen Achieng scored once.
Match day two will be played on Wednesday with another round of three matches at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The tournament is played in a round robin format and the team with the highest number of points will be declared the champion.
Match officials with the two team captains prior to kick off
Uganda U17 girls XI
Uganda U-17 Starting XI: Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakachwa, Stella Musubika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Margaret Kunihira, Sumaya Komuntale, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge(Captain), Catherine Nagadya, Fauzia Najjemba
The Uganda U-17 Girls’ football team stepped up their preparations for the CECAFA U-17 championship with a 3-2 win over a tough Kampala select team in a practice match played at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru on Thursday evening.
Fauziah Najjemba opened the scoring for the National team before Sharon Nadunga equalised for the visitors as first half ended 1-1.
Nadunga thought she had won it for her side, when she again put them into the lead with an angled shot that gave goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga no chance but Tooro Queens midfielder Summaya Komuntale equalised off a spade work by Kawempe Muslem SS winger Margaret Kunihira, before another of her club mates Hadija Nandago struck the winner from the penalty spot.
Uganda U17 team that played against Kampala Select
The Ayub Khalifa coached side-Uganda girls had to endure the strength of Moses Nkata’s select side that boasted of strong names like goalkeeper Juliet Adeke, Naziz Florence, Brenda Nakayenga, Sharon Nadunga, Spencer Nakacwa, Anita Namata, among others before finally coming out victorious.
It was a good select team that gave us a tough challenge. I am happy that our players followed the instructions and I am encouraged that from this build up, we are only left with a few things to work on ahead of the tournament’ Uganda team coach Ayub Khalifa said after the game.
‘We have played a quality side that I believe is ready to represent the country. I trust that the players are looking forward to representing the country’ noted Nkata who handled the Kampala Select Side.
The second edition of the under 16 Africa Copa Coca Cola Cup of Nation tournament will be held at Mpesa Academy foundation in Thika from December 2nd to 5th 2019.
12 countries including Uganda will feature at the annual youth fiesta.
The president of Kenya H.E Uhuru Kenyatta will grace the opening ceremony of the three day event.
The Uganda select team that has been selected by the FUFA U-17 Technical team and has been camping at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for a week prior to the tournament.
Team photo for some of the U-15 players who have graduated to the U-16 team
This is largely the same team that won the CECAFA U-15 Championship in Eritrea this year with 16 players who played.
The other 4 players trained with the team but did not make the final 20 man team that traveled to Asmara (Mubiru Hassan, Akampa Chriswill, Issa Abdul and Kyazze Frank).
Team Uganda will travel in two batches; first on Friday, 29th November 2019 and on the subsequent day.
This year’s event is for boys only.
Groups:
A: Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
B: South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania
C: Ethiopia, Namibia, Uganda
D: Burkina Faso, Angola, Botswana
Team Uganda Players:
Goalkeepers: Daniel Mukisa, Elisa Talemwa
Defenders: Carols Kaddu, Frank Kyazze, Hafidu Ssonko, Vicent Mulema, Peter Gava, Abdul Isaa
Midfielders: Patrick Muliika, Shugai Kalisa, Patrick Ouke, Chriswill Akampa
Forwards: Davis Ogwal, Abasi Kyeyune, Travis Mutyaba, Hassan Mubiru
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Boys Challenge Cup has successfully climaxed in Uganda with Tanzania lifting trophy.
Tanzania beat rivals Kenya 1-0 during a well fought for final held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday.
Kenya’s defender John Otieno Onyango headed home an own goal following a free kick delivered by Israel Patrick Mwenda as the close of the first half.
Tanzania’s Kelvin Nashon Naffal (shirt 8) battle for possession with Kenya’s Patrick Otieno during the finalKenya U20 team inspection by CECAFA Officials prior to kick off
The early kick off third place play off between Sudan and Eritrea was won by the latter 1-0.
Biniam Mengsteab scored in the 67th minute for the match winner.
Eritrea U20 players with their bronze medals after finishing third in the tournament.
Awards:
The winners were rewarded with gold medals and a glittering trophy. Kenya picked silver and Eritrea bronze.
Pius Kelvin John, the CECAFA U20 Best Player and Top Scorer with 7 GoalsKenya’s goalkeeper Brian Okoth Bwire was named the best in the tournamentFUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shows off the Fair Play Trophy awarded to Uganda
Other rewards:
Tanzania’s John Pius Kelvin was top scorer with seven goals and Best Player of the tournament while Kenya’s Brian Okoth Bwire was best goalkeeper.
Uganda won the Fair Play accolade which was handed over to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson.
FUFA officials led by the Ag. President Justus Mugisha, CECAFA delegation and the members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) watched the match.
Tanzania U20 players and officials celebrate their successCECEFA U20 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and CECAFA staffDignitaries respect the national anthems of both Tanzania and Kenya prior to kick off of the final
*Both matches at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)
Entry Fees:3000/= (Ordinary) & 10,000/= (VIP)
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup comes to a climax on Saturday, 5th October at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The day’s menu has two matches lined up. Sudan faces Eritrea in the early kick off at 1 PM to determine the third and fourth placed teams.
Sudan lost 1-0 to Tanzania in the semifinal match at the Pece War Stadium, Gulu.
Eritrea lost by a similar margin during the other semi-final clash to Tanzania at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The final between Kenya and Tanzania will be repeat of the group stage encounter played earlier at Njeru which ended in a 2 all draw.
Therefore, the final game will be one to settle egos and it is expected to be physical and a cracker of sorts.
Mohammed Mousa, Sudan U20 Head Coach
Here are the pre-match press conference quotes:
Mousa Mohamed (Head coach of Sudan)
We told the players to focus for the third place play-off match after falling out in the semi-final. We are focused to win this game. We are confident. This is a very important for us to get the bronze medals as consolation. It is a different game altogether. We need something out of it. This is not a group stage game. It is a play-off match. The concentration will be different. This is a tournament that has helped to scout young players to the national teams. There are new good boys. Being the head coach of the U15, U17 and U20 teams, we have got advantage to test the players under different systems and formations. There has been good physic and speed in the tournament
Stanley Okumbi, Kenya U20 Head Coach
Stanley Okumbi – Kenya U20 Head Coach:
A great final is expected. Al the teams have been showcasing their abilities and we have used a lot of energy. We were the best teams right from the start and deserve to play in the final. They (Tanzania) have good players having scored 17 goals to this season, we are prepared for them nonetheless. Tomorrow is a final, we have good plans how to stop them. We have the discipline offensive and in defence. Three players need late check-ups after picking up knocks. CECAFA has done a good job to organize a good championship. Players are young and we are focused
Zuberi S. Katwila – Tanzania U20 Head Coach
From the group stages to the final, we faced tough challenges. We are set. We are now focused for tomorrow’s match against Kenya. Kenyans are our brothers and it will be friendly fire. The issue of traveling to Gulu and back to Njeru is behind us now, we are set. We are now focused for tomorrow’s match
Zuberi Katwila (left) and Stanley Okumbi greet each other after the press conference
It has come to our notice that false information about positions of administration at FUFA is being generated and circulated to football stakeholders to mislead the public.
The unfounded rumours are aimed at apparently swaying football stakeholders into unsuspecting situations about the institution.
This is therefore to inform the stakeholders that FUFA is operating normally.
Stakeholders are advised to consider only information shared on FUFA official communication platforms.
Uganda U-17 Girls’ national team safely returned home on Tuesday afternoon after a successful expedition at the just concluded COSAFA U-17 Girls’ Championship in Mauritius.
The team that was crowned champions touched base at Entebbe International airport at 1:15pm aboard Emirates Airlines.
The team returns at Entebbe International Airport
A heroines welcome was accorded to the contingent with FUFA football development director, Mr. Ali Mwebe receiving the team.
He was accompanied by Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo plus former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper and also pioneer of Women’s football in Uganda, Paul Ssali.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi and skipper Juliet Nalukenge hand over the trophy to Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha
Head coach Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi lauded the players for the performance and commitment throughout the tournament.
‘I thank my players because they did the job. They remained committed from the start to finish and kept improving every game‘ He said.
Ayub also appreciated FUFA for the opportunity and believes this is a good move towards having a better Crested Cranes team.
‘I would like to thank FUFA for giving us the opportunity to gauge our team against other teams. This is good for Women’s football because nurturing players at this level helps in having a good senior team’ he added.
Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha (middle) joined by the players
Excitement at Entebbe International Airport as the team officials and players returned home
Leader of delegation and FUFA EXCOM, Chris Kalibbala heaped praise on the team and asserted that the future is bright for Women’s football in Uganda.
‘We made a name at the tournament because we had a good team and a pool of talented players that brought us success. I’m confident the future is bright for Women’s football’ Kalibala noted.
The team was deservedly accorded a heroine’s welcome
The joy of winning
Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha was equally ecstatic by the development reached upon by the team. He warmly welcomed back the team and vowed for continued support towards development.
‘In a special way, I welcome you back home. Thank you for winning this COSAFA U-17 championship. It really shows that the efforts we have undertaken back home have reaped fruits with the right structures and development. We shall continue to support you at all time’Mugisha noted.
Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha with his speech
The team was later treated to a luncheon at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga before the players returned to their respective homes.
Uganda Girls U17 National Team celebrating winning the trophy
Uganda U17 girls’ national team emerged winners of the inaugural COSAFA U17 Girls’ championship after overcoming South Africa in the final played on Sunday at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius.
A spirited performance guided Uganda to a 2-1 victory to encrypt their name in the history books as the first winners of the tournament.
Fauzia Najjemba and captain Juliet Nalukenge scored a goal each while South Africa got theirs’ from Tiffany Kortjie.
Juliet Nalukenge (M) Cerebrating her goal against South Africa
Coach Ayub Khalifa made only one change in the starting team bringing back Samalie Nakachwa for Catherine Nagaddya.
Najjemba opened the scores in the 57th minute thanks to a fine pass from Nalukenge that released her before she slotted home.
However, South Africa drew the game level in the 76th minute through Tiffany Kortjie but Uganda remained determined and kept surging forward.
Uganda Girls U17 National Team celebrating the winning goal against South Africa in the Final
With three minutes on the clock, Nalukenge fired home the winner off Najjemba’s cross from the right.
The captain ended the tournament as the top scorer with 18 goals in five games. She was also named the player of the match for the final.
Juliet Nalukenge emerged the top scorer with 18 goals
We had a good game. My players did what we planned tactically. We deserved to win the trophy. every player gave out her best. Said Ayu Khalifa
Ayub made two substitutes, Catherine Nagadya came in for Samali Nakacwa while Moureen Nangozi replaced injured Kevin Nakacwa
Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga was also named the best shot-stopper at the tournament conceding just two goals.
Daphine Nyayenga was named best goalkeeper
In total, Uganda played five games, winning four, drawing once and scoring 46 goals.
Uganda 1-1 Zambia, Uganda 11-0 Mauritius, Comoros 0-20 Uganda, Uganda 12-0 Botswana and Uganda 2-1 South Africa
Uganda Girls U17 XI:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Samalie Nakachwa(Kawempe Muslim SS).
Substitutes
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Catherine Nagadya(Katuuso Community), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School).
Fauzia Najjemba scored the opener for Uganda
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team lifting the COSAFA trophy
At St Francois Xavier Stadium, Mauritius (KICK OFF: 2:00 PM)
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has made one change in the eleven players that will start against South Africa in the COSAFA Girls U17 Final at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius on Sunday afternoon.
Kawempe Muslim SS midfielder Samali Nakacwa returns to the starting list.
She replaces Katuuso Community SS player Catherine Nagadya who started in the Semifinal match against Botswana.
Team captain Juliet Nalukenge leads the forward alongside Hat-trick heroes Fauzia Najjemba and Margret Kunihira.
Uganda Martyr’s midfielder Kevin Nakacwa and Kawempe Muslim SS player Shakira Nyinagahirwa retain their central midfield roles while Olila HS Bira Nadunga and Kawempe Muslim SS player Stella Musibika are to pair in the central defence. Gillian Akadinda and Patricia Akiror takes over the right and left full-backs respectively.
‘We are ready for the final. The motivation for our players is very high. They are all focused and we are going to put up a strong fight and we shall go back with the trophy.’ Said head coach Ayub Khalifa
In case of a tier in the regular time. The match will progress to kicks from the penalty mark.
The match kicks off at 2:00 pm EAT.
Uganda Girls U17 XI:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS) Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School).
Uganda U-17 girls team progressed to the finals of the 2019 COSAFA U-17 girls championship condemning Botswana 12-0 at the St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius on Friday morning.
Margret Kunihira (L) celebrating her goal with Nagadya Catherine (7) and Fauzia Najjemba
The day’s best player of the match Fauzia Najjemba scored a lion’s share of the goals (six). The other goals were hat-tricks apiece for Margret Kunihira and Juliet Nalukenge.
All the three players Najjemba, Kunihira, and Nalukenge each received a ball.
Fauzia Najjemba taking on Botswana defender Lorato Motlogelwa in the semifinal match
Kunihira opened the scores in the 4th minute and Nalukenge doubled the lead two minutes later in what turned out to be an easy ride.
By half, Nalukenge, Najjemba, and Kunihira had a brace each to take a comfortable 6-0 lead ahead of the second half.
Upon resumption, Najjemba was on fire scoring four goals before Nalukenge and Kunihira added a goal apiece to complete their hat tricks.
L-R Hattrick heroes Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira, and Juliet Nalukenge after receiving their balls
Coach Khalifa made changes bringing on goalkeeper Joan Namusisi to replace Daphine Nyayenga. Hadijah Nandago and Cissy Kabawani also came on replacing Nagadya and Bira Naddunga respectively.
Kunihira was named players of the match and she received the accolade.
Uganda booked their berth to the final and will play South Africa in Sunday’s final at the same venue.
Margret Kunihira was named player of the match
South African overcame Zambia 2-1 during the second semi-final match on Friday.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi commended the spirit of the players since matchday one to the semi-final where they managed to progress for the final.
“I thank the players for the spirit and character shown since our first match. We shall remain calm and focused ahead of the final” Ayub Khalifa noted.
Uganda Girls U17 Head Coach Ayub Khalifa (M) during the post-Match Press conference
Uganda was invited by the organizers at this championship.
Uganda Girls U17 XI:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS).
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School).
Uganda Girls U17 National Team technical Bench
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team players celebrating their goal against Botswana
Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa has announced the eleven players that will start in the COSAFA Girls U17 semifinal match against Botswana this Friday at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius.
Katuuso Community SS forward Catherine Nagadya makes her first start in the championship. She replaces Samali Nakacwa who started against Comoros in the last group A match.
Skipper Juliet Nalukenge leads the forward alongside Fauzia Najjemba and Margret Kunihira.
Kevin Nakacwa retains her central midfield role with Shakira Nyinagahirwa as her partner in the center of the park.
Olila High School’s Bira Nadunga and Kawempe Muslim SS player Stella Musibika will continue to pair in the central defence.
Patricia Akiror and Gillian Akadinda take over the right and left full-backs respectively.
‘We are 100% ready for this semifinal. We worked on all the aspects that will give us victory. All my players are focused and we shall play for a win.’ head coach Ayub Khalifa notes.
In case of a tier in the regular time. The match will progress to kicks from the penalty mark.
The match kicks off at 11:00am EAT and will be live on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Uganda Girls U17 XI:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS).
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Moureen Nangonzi (Mukono HS), Samali Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team that started against Comoros in the last Group A match
