FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: League Football

Vipers SC crowned 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League champions, Express FC survives relegation
Final Match Day Full time scores
- Vipers SC 4:1 UPDF FC
- Police FC 2:2 KCCA FC
- Masavu 0:1 Express FC
- SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC
- Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC
- Proline FC 1:2 URA FC
- Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC
- Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC
With high anticipation of who to be crowned Azam Uganda Premier League Champion and to be relegated to the second tier league (Big League), match day 30 of 2017/18 season attracted the most attention in the history of the top flight football in the country.

At the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende, Vipers SC came from a goal down to beat a ten man UPDF FC 4:1 to claim the 2017/18 season AUPL Championship.

The army side took a surprise lead through Joseph Janjali capitalizing on goalie Ismael Watenga’s howler in the 24th minute.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a 60M UGX dame cheque to Vipers SC Captain Nicholas Wadada as AUPL CEO Bernard Bainamani (L), Vipers SC Patron Lawrence Mulindwa (M) and Buganda Sports Minister Henry Ssekabembe (3rd R) look on

With three minutes to half time, the visitors were reduced to 10 men after Midfielder Kisambira Julius was shown matching orders for a second booking before Viper’s left back Yayo Lutimba leveled matters in 45th from Sekisambu’s setup.

After the break, Erisa Sekisambu converted from a penalty to give the Venoms a 2:1 lead sending the home fans wild in the 65th minute. Dan Muzeeyi Serunkuma added the third goal in 82nd minute to take his tally to seventeen (17) goals finishing as league top scorer with substitute Pius Wanji icing the cake with the fourth strike in added minutes.

Vipers SC Captain Wadada received the Championship trophy from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim

The Venom’s victory marked the end of UPDF’s life in the top tier league come season 2018/19.

At Bugonga Fisheries Grounds, Alfred Leku’s lone strike in the 59th minute was all that Express FC needed to edge the hard fighting Masavu FC in the battle for relegation survival in the UPL and return to the Big League.

Express FC Fans celebrate relegation survival at Bugonga

The result confirmed the Red Eagles’ stay in the league after Proline FC lost to URA FC 2-1 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo, thanks to Ronald Kigongo’s 64th minute and Shafiq Kagimu’s 86th minute strikes that cancelled out Daniel Isiagi’s 38th minute lead.

At the Mandela National Stadium, title contenders and defending champions KCCA FC shared spoils with Police FC in a two all draw.

Teenage sensational Allan Okello gave KCCA FC the lead in the 26th minute before Norman Ojik equalised for the home side.

Samuel Kayongo made it two for Police FC in the 45th minute and later Patrick Kaddu drew the tie level with a tap in for the visitors in the 83rd minute.

KCCA FC finished runners-up and received a 20M UGX prize money

FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha(C) hands over a 20M dummy cheque to KCCA FC officials as as FUFA DCEO Humphrey Mandu (R) looks on

Other match day 30 results, Onduparaka FC 2:0 Brights Stars FC (Goals by Ceaser Okhuti 37′ and Erick Bida 65′) and later Okhuti was sent off, Soana FC 0:0 Maroons FC (Soana FC missed a penalty) Mbarara City FC 0:2 KJSSS FC (Goals by Kirya Joram 15′ and Musa Esenu 67′), SC Villa 0:1 BUL FC.

Table standings after match day 30

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Relegated teams;
- Masavu FC,
- Proline FC
- UPDF
Leading Scorers:
- Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma 17 goals Vipers SC
- Nelson Senkatuka 15 goals Bright Stars Fc
- Shaban Muhammad 13 goals KCCA FC
- Milton Karisa 12 goals Vipers SC
- Martin Kizza 10 goals Sc Villa Jogoo
- Daniel Opolot Isiagi 10 goals Proline FC
- Derrick Nsibambi 9 goals KCCA FC
- Musa Esenu 9 Goals Kirinya Jinja SSS FC
- Fred Amaku 8 goals Kirinya Jinja SS
- Viane Sekajugo 8 goals Onduparaka FC
Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):
- 1 – Shs 60M
  2 – Shs 20M
  3 – Shs 9.6M
  4 – Shs 7M
  5 – Shs 5M
  6 – Shs 4.5M
  7 – Shs 4M
  8 – Shs 3.5M
  9 – Shs 2.8M
  10 – Shs 2.5M
  11 – Shs 2.4M
  12 – Shs 2.3M
  13 – 2.2M
  14 – Shs 1M
  15 – Shs 0.7M
  16 – Shs 0.5M
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Vipers SC Celebrate their championship victory at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende
May 26, 2018
Azam Uganda Premier League 2017/18: Tense climax anticipated as champion, relegated clubs know their feat
2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League:

Closing Round (Match Day 30) :

Friday, 25th May 2018 – All games kick off at 4:00 PM – Follow Live action on 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all Official FUFA social media plat forms.
- Vipers Vs UPDF – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
- Police Vs KCCA – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
- Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs BUL – Masaka Recreational Stadium
- Onduparaka Vs Bright Stars – Bet way stadium, Arua
- Masavu Vs Express – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga
- Soana Vs Maroons – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
- Proline Vs URA – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
- Mbarara City Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
It is the final day of the 2017/18 Uganda Premier League and expectations from each of the 16 clubs in contention are definitely high.

At this material moment in time, one can not easily predict who will win the title and which of the three clubs will be relegated to the FUFA Big league.

Also, the race to finish with respectable places on the final table standings is also on apart from third placed Sports Club Villa Jogoo and fourth on the table, Onduparaka whose final positions will not be affected by the outcomes from match day 30.

Either the reigning champions KCCA FC or Vipers SC will be crowned champions by the close of business on Friday.

Vipers currently lead the table standings with 62 points and only requires a home win against relegation fighting UPDF to be declared champions, their would be third title since the 2010 and 2015 heroics.

KCCA (with 60 points) on the other hand play Police at Mandela National Stadium and will pray that they win and Vipers falters.

The race is equally close and tense at the bottom.

Any of Masavu, Express, UPDF, Proline and Soana could go down.

Soana is best suited of all since they have 31 points and only need a draw with visiting Maroons to avoid being cut off.

Express (28 points) is away to Masavu (26 points). UPDF, on 29 points visits Vipers as Proline, who also have 28 points are at home to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club.

Sports Club Villa Jogoo (55 points) entertains BUL at the Masaka Recreational Stadium and another Jinja entity is away to Mbarara City at the Kakyeka stadium.

Such is the situation that every game on the final day counts.

Break down of prize money (Total package: Shs 128M):
1 – Shs 60M
2 – Shs 20M
3 – Shs 9.6M
4 – Shs 7M
5 – Shs 5M
6 – Shs 4.5M
7 – Shs 4M
8 – Shs 3.5M
9 – Shs 2.8M
10 – Shs 2.5M
11 – Shs 2.4M
12 – Shs 2.3M
13 – 2.2M
14 – Shs 1M
15 – Shs 0.7M
16 – Shs 0.5M
May 25, 2018
Women football: Defending Champions Kawempe , Olila Storm League final

FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2017/18

Date: 26/5/2018

3rd place play offs

Kampala Queens vs Gafford Ladies KO 1:30 PM

FINAL

Kawempe Muslim vs Olila Women KO 4:00PM

Venue: StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have edged Villa Park based side Kampala Queens via kicks from the penalty mark to advance to the final for the 4th year running of the FUFA Women Elite League. Kawempe are also chasing their 4th straight League title as they have won all since the inception of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015 all under head coach Ayub Khalifan. He is still in charge of the team.

Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim (yellow) and Aisha Namukisa (5) of Kampala Quuens in action during their playoff

After a one all draw in the 90 minutes of normal time, Kawempe emerged winners by 5:4 kicks from the penalty mark at StarTimes stadium Lugogo Kampala on Thursday afternoon.

In the normal time, Akello Lillian scored in the 69^thto give Kampala Queens the lead which was leveled after three minutes by National team player Tracy Jones Akiror in the 72^ndminute.

During the kicks from the penalty mark, Winnie Babirye of Kampala Queens missed the opener while her teammates Aisha Namukisa, Damali Matama, Gladys Nakitto and Zaina Namuleme converted.

Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out

Akiror enjoying who is having a fine season , Nantongo Aisha, Juliet Nalukenge, Aluka Grace and Brenda Nakayenga scored their kicks to book Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC a place in the final at Lugogo.

Excitement as Grace Aluka (L) leads Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC players in celebrations

Meanwhile, in the second match of the playoffs, Olila Women’s Alupo Norah scored the only goal in the 41st minute that sealed their victory against Gafford Ladies FC to confirm a place in the final against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.

Alupo Norah celebrates her goal against Gafford Ladies FC

Olila Women FC are searching for their first league trophy in the history of FUFA Women Elite League.

The final between the two teams will be played at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 4:00PM while Kampala Queens FC will tussle it out with Gafford Ladies FC in the third place playoff at 1:30PM at the same venue.

Olila women FC celebrating their goal against Gafford Ladies FC in the FWEL playoffs at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo

MAIN PHOTO:

Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Celebrate their victory against Kampala Queens FC

May 25, 2018
FUFA Big League: Paidha Black Angels, Kitara face off for available top flight slot
2017/18 FUFA Big League playoffs:
- Early Kick off: Paidha Black Angels 3-0 Kabale Sharp
- Second Match: Kitara 1 (3) – 1 (1) Kyetume
Promotional Final (Sunday, 20^th May 2018):
- Paidha Black Angels Vs Kitara – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – 1:30 pm
Championship Final:
- Nyamityobora Vs Ndejje University – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 pm)
West Nile region based club Paidha Black Angels will face off with Kitara region Kitara Football Club in Sunday’s promotional final at the Star Times in the fight for the remaining slot to the top flight football division, Uganda Premier League.

Kitara Football Club XI vs. Kyetume

Paidha Black Angels FC XI Vs. Sharp prior to kick off in the opening match

With Ndejje University (Elgon group winners) and Rwenzori group champions Nyamityobora F.C having directly sealed their slots to the UPL, the struggle for the remaining slot continues.

On Thursday, during the first part of the play-offs, Paidha Black Angels eliminated Kabale Sharp 3-0 in the early kick off match.

Yudah Mugalu, Cromwell Rwothomio and Yusuf Ssozi scored for Paidha Black Angels.

Action between Kabale Sharp (white) and Paidha Black Angels during the opening match of the 2017/18 FUFA Big League play offs

Kitara’s Denis Monday (shirt 6) takes on Kyetume’s veteran defender Azizi Mubiru during the match at Star Times Stadium Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday

In the second match, Kitara from the oil laden Hoima Municipality recovered swiftly from a goal down to overcome Mukono club, Kyetume 3-1 in post match penalties as normal time had ended one goal apiece.

A powerful header from Kitara’s Derrick Tekkwo neutralized Sharif Ssaka’s first half well tapped in goal to send the match into tense kicks from the penalty mark.

Samuel Adibo, Denis Monday and Roger Lukwiya were on target for Kitara but Tekkwo missed from close range.

Meanwhile, Charles Musoke scored for Kyetume as Richard Matovu and second half subsistute both hit the wood work and Sharif Ssaaka fired over the bar to send Kitara through.

Both Kitara and Paidha Black Angels will face off in the early kick off by 1:30 pm at the Star Times Stadium on Sunday as confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

The championship match to decide the overall winner of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league between Nyamityobora and Ndejje University will face thereafter at 4 pm.

Kitara Football Club painted Lugogo red

The two matches were well attended by enthusiastic fans across the divide.

FUFA Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama were also part of the crowd.

Officials inspect the Kabale Sharp

Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister Dan Byakutaaga also watched the Kitara FC against Kyetume encounter.

MAIN PHOTO: Kitara players celebrate their 3-1 post match victory against at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
May 17, 2018
Ndejje University F.C qualifies for Uganda Premier League
Ndejje University Football Club has booked a berth to play in the Uganda Premier League starting with the 2018/19 season on sporting merit.

This was after drawing with Kamuli Park in a goal-less Elgon group duel played at the Kamuli Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.

The draw took the Luweero based club to 40 points, one ahead of second placed Paidha Black Angels who ended the regular season on a dull note losing 1-0 away to Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

Ndejje University now joins Rwenzori group winners, Nyamityobora who were declared weeks ago.

Nyamityobora ended the regular season with maximum points at home in Mbarara after a 2-0 win against visiting Water with team captain Douglas Muganga and Brian Muluri on the mark for Nyamityobora, a club coached by Uganda U-20 assistant coach James Odoch.

The promoted clubs will have to undergo the necessary club licensing procedure before they are fully admitted as full members among the 16 Uganda Premier League clubs.

The third club will be promoted via the play offs which will be held soon on the dates confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department headed by Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

The clubs that have qualified for the play offs include Kitara FC, Kabale Sharp (Rwenzori) as well as Paidha Black Angels and Kyetume (Elgon).

2017/18 FUFA Big League Final Regular season matches

Elgon Group:
- Kamuli Park 0-1 Ndejje University
- Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos 1-0 Paidha Black Angels
- Amuka Bright Stars 1-2 Kyetume
Rwenzori Group:
- Kansai Plascon 2-1 Bumate
- Synergy 2-3 Kitara
- Kabale Sharp Vs Simba (Simba failed to travel to Kabale for the match)
- Nyamityobora 2-0 Water
- Kira United 1-0 Ntinda United
- Kireka United 5-0 Greater Masaka
May 13, 2018
Total CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos outmuscles Cameroon in first leg at Lugogo
CAF U-20 Qualifiers (1st Leg, 1st Round):
- Uganda Hippos 1-0 Cameroon
Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos overcame Cameroon in the opening leg of the first leg of the Total CAF U-20 qualifier played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.

Vipers Sports Club forward Steven Mukwala scored the decisive goal of the day.

Mukwala scored in the 44th minute of the game after an assist by left back Robert Kitabalwa.

The goal margin would have widened had Mukwala, Allan Okello and defender Geofrey Wasswa converted their respective chances created.

Ibrahim Abba closes down Allan Okello during the game

Cameroon goalkeeper Christopher Atangana Assimba reacts faster to foil a Uganda Hippos attack

Uganda’s Abubaker Kasule and Kitabalwa were cautioned by Kenyan referee Peter Waweru.

The match was also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, members of the Executive Committee, delegates, FUFA staff and a size number of fans.

The return leg will be played this coming weekend in Yaoundé.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Hippos XI:

Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

Subs:

Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Bashir Asiku, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Raymond Onyai, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita

Cameroon XI:

Christopher Atangana Assimba (G.K), Ignatius Kpene Ganago, Karl Ndendi Kegne, Sob Franck Fomeyem, Felix Kamdem Arnold, Ibrahim Abba, Noise Sakava Sangaola, Sali Boubakary, Martin Ako Assomo

Subs:

Nathan Yontsi Iyenngue (G.K), Grace Abel Makani, Hassana Abbo Mamoudou, Enow Takane Boris, Steve Bonny Elame, Landry Abessolo, Taddeus Nkeng

Head coach: Christophe Ousmanou

Match Officials:
- Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
- Assistant Referee 1: Joshua Ochieng Achila (Kenya)
- Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Eleazar Onyangowembe (Kenya)
- Fourth Official: Israel Lemiyian Mpaima (Kenya)
- Match Commissioner: Desire Gahungu (Burundi)
- Media Official: Bosco Omaria (Uganda)
May 12, 2018
FUFA sets up Commission of inquiry to look into match officiation allegations

At the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Emergency Executive Committee sitting on Friday 11th May 2018, it was resolved that a special Commission of Inquiry into match officiation be set up with immediate effect.

This arises from the information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.

The Press conference was addressed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.

The Committee will convene at Ivy’s Hotel Rubaga in Kampala and is expected to conclude its work within one month.

FUFA President added;

‘During this time the Commission will be receiving information/materials from the public that will help in the inquiry. Anybody with Information/materials that shall be found credible and used to the logical conclusion shall receive a Cash reward of UGX 1,000,000= (One million shillings)’

L-R: Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma during the special press conference on Friday at FUFA House

L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Isa Magoola and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu attended the Press conference

The Commission may invite/summon any person/s who it deems to be important to the inquiry findings. And whoever is invited/ summoned MUST comply without fail. Failure to comply might invoke sanction if he/she is a football stakeholder.

The findings from this inquiry shall be submitted to the FUFA Judicial bodies for appropriate action.

The Federation appeals to the football stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with the Commission as we work towards improving our game.

The Commission of inquiry shall comprise of 5 people:
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member

Some of the members of the media who attended the special urgent press conference on Friday

May 11, 2018
FUFA mourns former football leader Adoko Nekyon
Football has been hit again with news following the demise of its Honorary President and former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon who passed away on Friday 4^th May 2018 at Nsambya Hospital.

Alhajji Akbar who served as FUFA Chairman in 1968 suffered a stroke which led to the deterioration of his health until his death.

‘We have received the sad news of the demise of our former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon. This is a cruel moment in Ugandan football losing historical men like Nekyon. Football has already lost elders this year. We feel sad when we lose another of our former leaders’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘Our elder Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon played a key role in football development in the country when he was appointed FUFA Chairman in 1968 and helped form the National football league in the same year. He will always be remembered for his great contribution to the game added FUFA President.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the departed historical football administrator.

About Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon in sports circles
- Born 6th August 1931 at Akokoro, Lango District to chief Jekeri Akaki and Abisagiri Koli
- Elected and served as the first president of FUFA in 1968 after change of name from UFA
- Engineered formation of FUFA from UFA
- Founded the first Uganda National Football League in 1968
- Founded the National Council of Sports in 1964 and appointed Mr Bataringaya Basil as the 1st chairman of NCS
- Got to love football from his elder brother Erifazi Odur
He was bestowed the title of Honorary FUFA President in 2015 by the FUFA Assembly held in Soroti.

May His Soul Rest in Peace

PHOTO: The departed Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon
May 5, 2018
Opinion: FUFA President on Express and SC Villa; The two teams are victims of Failure to Plan Long Term in the Mid-90s

It has never been like right now that the Ugandan football brand needs the Express brand. On our road to recovery of league football, an indigenous football club, a continental brand with arguably the biggest history and following is needed in the mix of football rivalry which is the DNA of league football

However, we must appreciate that the problems of Express FC are just symptoms of failure by Ugandan football to plan for the future in the early 90s. We are reaping what was sowed. It is not Only Express but the same problem at SC Villa and only current sporting results are making the situation look different.

Personally I don’t believe in winning the league or relegation as the solution to SC Villa and Express problems. The positions could be reversed next season with Express attempting to win the league SC Villa fighting relegation. They are both plastic situations. The real problem is still not addressed.

The bitter truth is that even if Express is relegated or it survives and even if SC Villa wins the League or not, they continue to slowly but surely grind to a halt. This deaccelerating process started in the mid-90s after the SC Villa and Express FC failed to plan and build on the Continental Sporting Success of the early 90s. It is very unfair to entirely condemn the current leaderships at these clubs for the current status. However, history will judge them if they choose now than later to reorganize the clubs for the long term. If nothing is done now, both of these great football brands will be extinct in the next 10 years. Only poor organization of the competitors have made them survive this long

As a football family, we must sit down and plan long term for these historic football brands. The Express and Villa brands are victims of rich people investing their personal monies into clubs and should wake up to a new era where it is a game of numbers and which numbers they already have but continually dwindling. Who is the rich man or which institution owns Onduparak? In my view *ONLY* Onduparak is currently running the correct club model successfully yet Express and SC Villa have the advantage of the Brands and the numbers

Whether Express is relegated or not, FUFA will continue to offer Express FC and any other Club the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda Programme especially during the off season. The programme is a long term solution not a fixer. We opted to withhold the programme at Express not to be mistaken to tamper with sporting results at Express. We hope and pray that Express FC survives but unfortunately we cannot with the rules and sporting results

It is just my Opinion

By Eng. Moses Magogo

FUFA President*

FIFA Administration Instructor

CAF Executive Committee Member

May 5, 2018
Intermediaries’ Report Released By FUFA for 2017/18 period

FUFA has released a list of licensed Intermediaries and businesses conducted over the last one year period 2017/18. As stipulated by FIFA, the local soccer governing body is mandated to comply with the laid down process regarding the Transfer Matching system.

Intermediary Report – Transactions: Publication Period: 01 April 2017 – 31 March 2018

INTERMEDIARY REPORT 2017/ 2018

This report gives a projection into activities of registered Intermediaries by FUFA in Uganda and the information given is based on submission by individual Intermediary. FUFA has no formal or attachment on amount of money involved in transfers.

March 30, 2018
FUFA President, Katikkiro of Buganda discuss development of football

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga met today in Bulange and held discussions all aimed at developing football in the country and the kingdom.

The FUFA Delegation also had 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The Buganda Sports kingdom Delegation had its Minister of Sports, Youth and Recreation Owek. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu, Chairman Masaza Cup Football Organising Committee Hajji Sulaiman Sejengo and Buganda Football Planning Committee Chairman Sam Mpiima.

L-R; FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Katikkiro of Buganda Owek .Charles Peter Mayiga, Buganda Minister of Sports,Youth and Recreation Owek. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu, Chairman Masaza Cup Football Organising Committee Hajji Sulaiman Sejjengo and Chairman Buganda Football Planning Committee Sam Mpiima

Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga receives a CAF ball from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

Katikiro about the meeting

Football is a sport. Football is recreation. Football is a job. If any one wins after hard work, they need to know the finer details of the job. FUFA President and his team run football. Buganda has a committee in charge of the game in our kingdom.

In a bid to achieve success in football as a sport, recreational game and as a job it is important to share ideas, advise each other and to find solutions for any challenges for the sport to grow.

Such meetings help to grow football in Uganda and Buganda.

Our relationship with FUFA is healthy. Sekabaka Daudi Chwa was the first President of FUFA. Sekabaka Edward Mutessa loved and played the beautiful game as well.

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II revived the Bika and Masaza football tournaments. He is an ardent sports lover.

It is very nice that the FUFA Leadership and Buganda Kingdom are on the same page to develop football, regain its lost glory, fame and tap talent.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) recieves a copy of the Buganda football plan from Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga

Katikkiro on The FUFA Drum

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has elaborated to me about the tournament and we are in total support.

We had fears that it would clash with our Masaza programme. The tournament doesn’t clash with the Masaza cup. It will help tap more talent.

We have discussed about the challenges of the calendar for the two tournaments. I am glad that we are at peace now after this meeting.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo after the meeting

Today we are very delighted that we managed to have a one on one talk with Buganda Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga and discussed more about football development.

We have discussed more on how to develop football both in Buganda and Uganda at large. We talked about The FUFA Drum at length, at first the Kingdom of Buganda had fears that the FUFA Drum will interrupt or kill the Masaza tournament. Among other issues we have also discussed was on how to develop the Masaza Cup and we have agreed to work together to make sure that the Masaza tournament gets to the best levels in football.

Special Guest FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Invitation of Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga signing in the Visitors’ book

MAIN PHOTO: Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga recieves a FUFA Pendant from FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo

March 13, 2018
Desabre: We picked key positives from the CHAN 2018 tournament
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre affirms there were key important lessons learnt from the recently concluded 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament in Morocco.

Addressing the media during a press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, the Desabre who was flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the CEO, Edgar Watson hinted on the aspect of improving physical aspect of players.

L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), FUFA President Moses Magogo, Sebastien Desabre and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

There is need to improve on the physical aspect of the players as observed from the 2018 CHAN tournament in Morocco. I am also qualified in physical training and i will offer a hand in assisting local clubs.

The other aspects Desabre talked about:
- Improve the relationship and interaction with the clubs towards the development of local football
- Regularity of friendlies and regroupings in order to create a real synergy between the players and to set up prinicples of the games.
- Strengthening the National Team A (Locally based players, Players abroad, Binational players, Statistics software, March Friendly match, May training camp, AFCON 2019 qualifiers)
- Developing a strong U-23 Team (Establish list of 40 local players, find new players, regular camps for U-23, Specific training sessions, friendly games, Olympic Tokyo 2020 qualifiers)
- Establishing a strong U-20 (Setting up a list of 40 local players, find new players, regular camps, Specific sessions, Friendly games, World Cup U-20 2019 qualifiers)
- Affluent Organization (Tools & Equipment, clothing, Medical Organization, Staff Animation, Administration management with players and good working environment)
- Development of Club Football (Uniform physical, Specific training for attackers, create diploma of physical preparation in football, coaching support at clubs, debate dinner, statistic meeting
- Improved relationship with the media (Good media plan, better relationship with the federation’s executive as well as press and TV relationship)
February 14, 2018
AUPL: Home victories for Express, Vipers, URA, Kirinya-Jinja S.S and UPDF
Azam Uganda Premier League (Match Day 17 Results):
- Kirnya-Jinja S.S.S 2-0 Police
- UPDF 1-0 Proline
- URA 1-0 Bright Stars
- Mbarara City 0-0 Soana
- Maroons 0-0 Masavu
- Vipers 2-0 Onduparaka
- Express 2-0 BUL
The Azam Uganda Premier league match day 17 had 7 games played on Tuesday across the different venues in the country.

There were 8 goals scored, with 5 clubs registering victories and two barren draws.

Vipers Sports Club defeated Onduparaka F.C 2-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende in a match also watched by Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre.

Fresh from the 2018 CHAN tournament, forward-cum-winger Milton Karisa opened the scoring in the 7th minute before two time Stanbic Uganda Cup top scorer Erisa Ssekisambu got the other goal in a space of less than 5 minutes.

Express scored through Isaac Kisujju and Michael Birungi in their 2-0 home win against visiting BUL at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

BUL’s holding midfielder Yunus Sibira (left) tracks Express and Uganda U-20 midfielder Sharif Ochaya at Wankulukuku. Sibira was unfortunate to limp out before his place was taken by Johnson Wakalaita on 30 minutes.

Kirinya-Jinja S.S smiled to a 2-0 win against Police at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe. Anthony Mayanja and Musa Esenu were on target for Kirinya -Jinja S.S.

At the Bombo Barracks stadium, Simba edged Proline 1-0 courtesy of Fahad Badiro’s lone strike.

URA overcame Bright Stars 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium. Substitute Shafik Kagimu scored for the tax collectors’ club.

Only two matches failed to produce any goal as they both ended goal-less.

Masavu held Maroons at the Luzira Prisons Stadium and so was the tale as Soana visited Mbarara City at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara, Western Uganda.

Meanwhile, the top flight league returns on Thursday with a mouth watering clash between holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) F.C and Sports Club Villa at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.

MAIN PHOTO: Express Football Club fans interact with striker Alfred Leku after his impressive showing in the match against BUL at Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium. Leku was named the Fortebet man of the match, earning Shs.100,000, a trophy, cap and T-Shirt.
February 13, 2018
FUFA President, Uganda Cranes coach meet

Wednesday 14th February, 2018: FUFA Press Conference at FUFA House in Mengo

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre have met on Monday morning 12thFebruary 2018 at FUFA House to plan for the beautiful game in the country.

With a Press conference coming up on Wednesday at FUFA House starting 10am, the duo discussed details about the just concluded CHAN Finals in Morocco, International engagements for Uganda Cranes including the 2019 AFCON Qualification campaign.

L-R National Teams’ Officer Ntege, Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre and FUFA President Moses Magogo at FUFA House on Monday morning.

‘More details of the meeting will be revealed during the Press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House. It will be another opportunity for the media to interface with the FUFA President and Uganda Cranes coach’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege Kaweesa.

February 12, 2018
FUFA Women Elite League: Wins for UCU Lady Cardinals, Uganda Martyrs, She Corporate and Kampala Queens
FUFA Women Elite League (Sunday Results):
- UCU Lady Cardinals 5-0 Wakiso Hills
- Kampala Queens 3-1 Isra Soccer Academy
- She Mak 0-3 Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
- She Corporate 2-0 Western United
- Eastern Heroes Vs Olila Women (Eastern Heroes failed to turn up)
Saturday Results:
- Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Muteesa I Royal University
- Rines S.S 1-1 Ajax Queens
A total of 18 goals were recorded over Saturday and Sunday as the FUFA Women Elite League returned with the second round matches.

Four goals were scored in the two matches played on Saturday with 14 goals recorded in four matches played on Sunday.

UCU Lady Cardinals registered the biggest scoreline in the 5-0 home victory against Wakiso Hills in Mukono.

Moureen Kinavudori bagged a hat-trick with the other two goals coming from Teddy Najuma and Hasifa Nasunah.

Uganda Martyrs Lubaga defeated She Mak at Makerere University play ground.

Sharon Namatovu netted a brace and Spencer Nakacwa scored the other goal.

At Villa Park play ground in the heart of Kampala city, Kampala Queens overcame Isra Academy 3-1.

Rita Nakirijja, Damalie Matama and Mable Kusasira found the goals for Farida Bulega’s coached side as Mwajuma Namukwasi was on mark for the consolation.

Kampala Queens players celebrate one of their three goals at Villa Park, Nsambya

She Corporate were 2-0 home winners against Western United at the MUBS play ground.

Naome Nagadya and Noelina Namiiro scored the goals for She Corporate.

The Eastern Heroes and Olila High Women team match was not played.

Earlier on Saturday, Kawempe Muslim S.S edged Mutesa I Royal University 2-0 whilst Rines S.S and Ajax Queens shared the spoils in a one all draw.

The Women Elite League will resume next weekend.

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February 11, 2018
Women Football: Kawempe Muslim S.S win, Rines holds Ajax Queens
FUFA Women Elite League (Second Round):

Saturday, 10th February 2018
- Kawempe Muslim S.S 2-0 Muteesa I Royal University
- Rines SS 1-1 Ajax Queens
The FUFA Women Elite League second round kicked off on Saturday, 10th February 2018 with two matches.

Reigning cup league champions Kawempe Muslim S.S started in style with a 2-0 victory at home against Muteesa I Royal University.

Asia Nakibuuka scored a brace in the game.

The other game between Rines S.S and Ajax Queens ended in a one all stalemate.

Annet Namwenge was on target for Ajax Queens while Halima Nanteza replied for Rines S.S

The women Elite League continues on Sunday, 11th February 2018 with 5 matches.

She Corporate is at home against Western United at MUBS, She Mak entertains Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere and Eastern Heroes shall host Olila Women in Soroti.

Meanwhile, UCU Lady Cardinals will play host to Wakiso Hills at the UCU Main Campus in Mukono.

Kampala Queens is at home to Isra Soccer Academy at Villa Park.

All the games kick off at 4 p.m

Sunday, 11th February 2018 Fixtures (4 p.m):

She Corporate Vs Western United – MUBS

She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere

Eastern Heroes Vs Olila Women – Soroti.

UCU Lady Cardinals Vs Wakiso Hills – UCU Main Campus, Mukono

Kampala Queens Vs Isra Soccer Academy – Villa Park
February 11, 2018
AUPL Coaches: Club Football has huge impact on National team
- In review of the first round of the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) 2017/18 season, coaches of the top flight teams have highlighted that club football and style of play are some of the key factors that will always have direct adverse impact on performance of players with the National team.
In a meeting held at Tavern woods in Rubaga on Sunday, Uganda football clubs’ coaches under their umbrella body ‘Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA)’ deliberated on some of the issues affecting the country’s most popular sport.

Issues discussed on ranged from statistical analysis of round one of the AUPL, conduct of coaches, players attitude and professionalism.

‘Football is about style of play, entertainment, goals, fitness and professionalism. What happens at club level reflects on the National team’ said UFCA Chairman Stone Kyambadde.

Stone Kyambadde-Chairman Uganda Football Coaches Association during the meeting on Sunday

There were presentations on Communications-the relationship between Media and team officials presented by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Chairman of FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Deo Mutabazi while Ronnie Kalema (Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association) made a moving presentation to the coaches about refereeing.

‘A coach doesn’t need to call the media to provide them the line-up for match day. He needs to make use of the Club’s media officer to disseminate the information. Concentrate on the team and not to provide the line-up. You need to be confident while addressing the public through the media’ said Hussein guided the coaches.

Ahmed Hussein-FUFA Communications Manager presented on the relationship between coaches and Media. He advised coaches to always have self confidence while talking to the media and also read the FUFA Communications Code.

‘You need to be mindful of your actions and what you say out in public as the whole world expects you (coaches) to be role models hence creating a positive image and public interest about football’ added Hussein.

Hussein further requested the coaches to create time to find how to communicate both internally and externally with their players, club officials and fans to avoid distorted information being shared by different stakeholders.

The relationship between coaches and referees during while on the field of play was also discussed on.

‘You can’t be a coach and at the same time act as referee. Referees have designated people who asses their performance at the end of every match. Such reports give us a hint of what to do with the appointments. Tensions on the touch lines between coaches and referees during matches are not good for the image of football’ said Kalema.

Concerns on how their disciplinary sanctions are handled was picked on by Mutabazi who took them through Article 30 of the FUFA Competitions (Misconduct and Sanctions) and 31(Judicature) which highlight on hooliganism, brawls, Misconduct against Match officials, Misconduct by team technical officials, competitions disciplinary panel among others.

Chairman FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Deo Mutabazi stressing a point during his presentation to the Uganda Football Coaches Association meeting on Sunday.

Other concerns included player physical fitness, tactical abilities, and nutrition plus talent identification right from the grass roots.

The coaches resolved to put into practice a uniform style of play that gives players an opportunity to express themselves on the pitch especially after crossing the half way line.

With the fixtures of the AUPL second round released, coaches were urged to concentrate on being more tactical if the current statistics are to be enhanced.

Coaches who attended;

1.       Kyambadde Stone           –              Chairman UFCA

2.       Kirumira Simon –              Vice Chairman

3.       Kaddu Badru –              Secretary UFCA/KCCA FC

4.       Majidah Nantandah –              VP Technical UFCA

5.       Ssali Paul Mukisa –              FUFA Delegate

6.       Anyau Frank –              Member

7.       Mutabaruka John –              Member

8.       Kiwanuka Daniel – KCCA FC

9.       Bamweyana Douglas –              Member

10.   Bisaso Shafiq                      – Express FC

11.   Lule Mathias                      – Uganda Cranes Assistant coach

12.   Mubiru Abdallah              – Police FC

13.   Kiwanuka Paul                   – Bright Stars FC

14.   Lwanga Stephen              – Bright Stars FC

MAIN IMAGE: A group photo of coaches and Instructors at Tavern Woods on Sunday in Rubaga.
February 5, 2018
Refereeing: 141 national and FIFA referees undertake physical fitness tests

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has conducted a physical fitness test for 141 Referees at St Henry’s College, Kitovu in Masaka.

Of these, 21 are FIFA referees and 121 are FUFA badge holders.

The exercise acts as a criterion to qualify them for all FUFA sanctioned leagues and tournaments as the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League,FUFA Uganda Cup, FUFA drum, regional leagues, district leagues, among others.

Western Region referees pose for a group photo

Ronnie Kalema an Exexutive member and Chairman Referees Committee commissioned the exercise.

Hinting on the essence of the exercise, Kalema noted that fitness tests are imperative for qualitative representation of refereeing in the country.

FUFA is here to deliver refereeing as we professionalise the game

Ali Kalyango, an Instructor described the exercise as an annual event aimed at preparing referees for national league games. According to him 98% of the invited referees passes the exercise.

Referees’ Instructors

This coming Wednesday, FUFA will announce the successful 16 centre referees to officiate in top flight league whose kick off will be confirmed in the coming days.

They will be assisted by 32 Assistants making the number 48.

The remaining number will officiate other leagues (FUFA Big League, Regional Leagues and District Leagues).

February 3, 2018