Airtel FUFA Female Player of the Year Fazilah Ikwaput will see her side Olila take on Eastern Heroes on 11th February in Soroti.She Corporates will play Western United on the opening weekend of the 2nd round FWEL.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajax Queens FC will play Rines on the opening weekend of the FWEL 2nd round on 10th February, 2018.
The FUFA Emergency Committee that sat on Friday morning 26th January, 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo to discuss adjustments on FUFA budgets has passed key financial decisions with effect from 1st January.
Decisions on key areas will be implemented with immediate effect but here are highlights in the areas of club football and refereeing for 2017/2018 season where prize monies have either been introduced or improved;
The prize monies for FUFA Competitions have increased from UGX 20M to UGX 426M.
Prize Monies announced for FUFA’s 10 Competitions
Champions, Cup Winners and rankings of other teams in the FUFA Competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes at the end of each football season. The figures as broken down apply to the 2017/2018 season;
FUFA has set aside prize monies worth UGX 426 M for 10 Competitions in the 2017/2018 season.
Breakdown-Cash Prizes in the Uganda Premier League
The breakdown of the Cash prize Money in the Uganda Premier League. The champion team will get UGX 60M. FUFA has announced a cash prize package of 128M for the 16 clubs in the top flight for the 2017/2018 seasonUGX 7.5M has been put aside as cash prize money for the FUFA U18 Juniors League starting this season 2017/2018
Payment for Referees’ fees in Regional Leagues
FUFA has also taken a giant step and will now pay the close to 200 referees’ match fees who officiate in the 8 Regional leagues (Northern, West Nile, North East, Western, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara and Eastern).
It should be noted that FUFA has been meeting the referees’ match day costs in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup.
Picture of refererees who officiated the FUFA Big League final in 2017 between Maroons FC and Masavu FC at Lugogo. FUFA will now meet the costs of referees handling the 8 Regional Leagues.Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the FUFA Women’s Cup final held at Madibira Primary school play ground in Busia last year. There is Prize money for both the FUFA Women Elite League and Cup Competition.
The Emergency Committee meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Justus Mugisha (1st FUFA Vice President), Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Rasoul Ariga (Chairman FUFA Finance Committee), Chris Kalibala (Executive Member), Rogers Byamukama (Executive Member), Hamid Juma (Executive Member), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO) and George Bakiwanya (FUFA Finance Assistant).
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has partnered with Sports Broadcasting as they announced the acquisition of the major commercial and media rights for the Uganda Premier League (UPL), FUFA Big League and the FUFA Uganda Cup.
The four year deal starts from 1st June 2018 ending 31st July 2022 valued at US $ 3 million.
The announcement was made on Thursday, 25th January 2018 at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the momentous occasion alongside the chief guest Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities).
Eng. Magogo was also flanked by the Director of the Sports Broadcasting Brutus Kagingo, Dr Naamara Warren (Chairman, Sports Broadcasting), Dennis Mbidde (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting), Chairman FUFA Super League (Arinaitwe Rugyendo), Zubair Ggaliwango (National Council of Sports), UPL board members, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Staff.
This is an important milestone in the history of Ugandan football that will see Ugandans enjoying both live games of the 1st and 2nd Division Leagues not forgetting the Ugandan Cup.
Ugandans can look forward to watching all the 240 games of the Uganda Premier league from the comfort of their homes, work places and hangouts.
It is anticipated that in the years to come, this innovation will change the way Ugandans view and consume not just football but Ugandan Sport in general.
Sports Broadcasting is enthusiastic about reaching this agreement with FUFA and UPL because it aligns with the company strategy to develop and share local sports content, build football awareness and support for Ugandan sport in medium term, and East African sports in the long term.
Further details about the broadcasting medium and how to access Ugandan football games in the UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup will be announced in the near future.
What they said at the launch:
Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President
Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President):
Using the lessons from the previous failed attempt to professionalize club football. FUFA has constructed solid governance for club football and enforced the club licensing.
Combined with the education of the technical and administrative Human Resource, professionalism is being entrenched at all levels.
This has given birth to commercialization which will yield more resources for the betterment of our game. What we are witnessing today is a new dawn and the beginning of an avalanche of sponsors to football.
Bienvenue Sports Broadcasting.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo
Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Chairman, FUFA Super League):
This sponsorship is probably the biggest in recent times.
It goes to show that Ugandan football is on a growth trajectory, I attribute this to harmony, stability and integrity in the local game. I hank Sports Broadcasting Limited for being part of a steady progress currently shaking Ugandan Football.
Brutus Kagingo, the Chairman of the Sports Broadcasting Limited
This is one of the most transformational and successful partnerships in the history of sports in Uganda. With these rights, Sports Broadcasting Limited will deliver world class local content to passionate sports fans in Uganda.
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting Limited):
In the last decade, FUFA management has done a commendable job with professionalizing football in Uganda.
We are now moving onto the next phase of commercializing football and television is a great place to start.
I applaud FUFA for taking the bold step in offering these rights to a Ugandan Broadcaster and look forward to a fruitful partnership that will unpack a world of benefits for both the sports and fans.
Hon Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi
Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities):
We thank the FUFA President and the people who have been instrumental in bringing sanity in sports.
I congratulate sports broadcasting for this milestone.
Zubair Ggaliwango
Hajji Zubair Ggaliwango:
Government is in full support of all sports activities.
There is a full supplementary budget of Shs.17 Billion that has been passed by the Government for sports activities with football inclusive.
Part of this money will carter for the Common Wealth games preparations and Uganda Cranes’ preparations AFCON 2019 qualification.
Concerning the Sports Broadcasting, this is a great development and initiative.
Some of the Journalists who attended the unveiling of Sports Broadcasting Limited at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala on Thursday, 25th January 2018
About Sports Broadcasting Ltd.
Sports Broadcasting is a Ugandan sports production and marketing company that is committed to the strategic development of sports content, disseminated through various media channels including television, radio and online. Sports Broadcasting focus is on the commercialization of sports in both Uganda and the greater East African region.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) under the competitions department held the draws for the 44th edition of the Uganda Cup for the round of 64 stage.
The draws were conducted on Thursday, 11th January 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
FUFA Acting Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule supervised the whole exercise, flanked by the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Communications member) and Sarah Birungi, a member of the FUFA Competitions department.
Uganda Cranes legend Paul Ssali Mukisa took part in the drawsHajjati Aisha Nalule, the Acting FUFA Competitions DirectorSome of the journalists who covered the round of 64 draws for the Uganda Cup
The matches will be played starting on the weekend of 20th January 2018.
The finals will be held towards the last weekend of June 2018 in Kumi district.
Like it has been conducted during the previous editions, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause attached to the Uganda Cup will still take effect in Kumi and the surrounding areas.
Uganda Cup (Round of 64):
Simba Vs Paidha Black Angels – Gayaza
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S – Green Light Stadium, Arua
Kyetume Vs Luweero United – Mukono
Seeta United Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Seeta
Nabitende Vs Bumate – Iganga
Pallisa United Vs Nyamityobora – Pallisa
SC Villa Jogoo Vs Hope Doves – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Bronken Vs Vipers – Kasese
Kireka United Vs Tigers – Namboole Stadium Outside play ground
Greater Masaka Vs Police – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Kansai Plascon Vs Buitaba – NARO Ntawo grounds
Lira United Vs Kataka – Lira
Ntoda Vs Soana – Ntungamo
Express Vs Kachumbala Rock Stars – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium
Synergy Vs Bukedea Town Council – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Doves All Stars Vs Agape – Arua
Rushere Vs Kamuli Park – Rushere
Kabale Sharp Vs Busuula Sports Club – Kabale Municipal Stadium
Mbarara F.C Vs KCCA – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara
Lungujja Galaxy Vs Mbarara City – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Vuura Vs Bright Stars – Moyo
City Lads Vs Kira United – Lugogo, Kampala
Bugwere Vs Ndejje University – Bugwere
Ntinda United Vs Young Elephants – Kamwokya Play ground
Proline Vs Nkambi Coffee – Lugogo, Kampala
Water Vs Maroons – Kyambogo
Masavu Vs Jinja Municipal Council Hippos – Fisheries Training Institute play ground, Bugonga – Entebbe
Suncity Vs BUL – Kasese
Busia Fisheries Vs UPDF – Busia
URA Vs KJT – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Kitara Vs Koboko Rising Stars – Boma Play ground, Hoima
Amuka Bright Stars Vs Saviour – Lira
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu picks up the pots containing the clubs during the 2018 FUFA Uganda Cup round of 64 draws at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
FUFA has organized a two day refresher connect workshop for Azam Uganda Premier League clubs and Regional Football Associations Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) at FUFA House, Mengo.
The training workshop which is slated for Wednesday 9th to Thursday 10th January 2018 is designed to refresh and learn more about the dos and don’ts of the player transfer system in order to enhance the smooth process of transferring players during the secondary registration period.
L-R: Hajjat Aisha Nalule, Bernard Bainamani, Issa Magoola and Sarah Birungi during the FUFA Connect workshop at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala
During the workshop, the acting Competitions Director Hajjat Aisha Nalule also addressed the participants on the FUFA Player status and transfer regulations.
‘The FUFA connect project is a FIFA initiative to facilitate player transfer using mordern technology.As FUFA we have to implement it by facilitating stake holders on how to conduct it’ noted Hajjat Nalule.
Some of the participants at the FUFA Connect workshop
She added that the earlier workshops were conducted but there is need to conduct refresher workshops due to the advances in technology everyday.
The workshop was organized and facilitated by the FUFA Competitions Department headed by Hajjat Aisha Nalule with the help of other departments staff Phoebe Kutamba, Sarah Birungi and Emmanuel Kazora.
Another workshop will be held on Wednesday 10th January 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo for the FUFA Big League Club CEOs.
Emmanuel Kazora during one of the presentations on Tuesday at FUFA House
Participants:
Isaac Jurugo – UPDF Football Club
Otidi Morrisse – Northern Region Football Association
Sejjemba Brian – Buganda Regional Football Association
Josephine Namukisa – KCCA Football Club
Sebaggala Muzafaru – Express Football Club
Ssegendo Isaac – Kampala Regional Football Association
Salmin Saleh – Bul Football Club
Bridget Nakayenga- URA Football Club
John Bugembe – Sports Club Villa Jogoo
Asuman Bakshi – Police Football Club
Faridah Rupyora – Police Football Club
Ronald Mindra – West Nile Region Football Association
Bainaman Bernard – Uganda Premier League
Issa Magoola Kakaire – Eastern Region EXCOM
Peter Lwanga – Vipers Sports Club
Mathias Mugwanya – Bright Stars Football club
Martin Juuko -UPDF Football Club
Fred Mugalu -Mabarara City Football Club
Edward Kulubya – URA Football Club
Pius Bamwenge -Maroons Football Club
Ahmed Kongola -Kirinya Jinja SS Football Club
Sarah Kisakye- Kirinya Jinja SS Football Club
Allan Gayi – Masavu Football Club
Moses Tusiime – Soana Football Club
Derrick Bunduka – Kitara Region Football Association
Only BUL and Masavu Football Clubs managed to win in the five games of match day 14 during the Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Tuesday.
Jinja based club BUL smiled to a 2-0 victory against Soana at the Kakindu Stadium.
The other win was registered in Entebbe as nleague debutants Masavu pipped Onduparakaa 2-1 at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga.
Abraham Ndugwa and Ddumba Sadala were on the mark for Masavu. Samon Ceaser Okhuti scored a late kick from the penalty mark as consolation.
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and new comers Mbarara City played to a one all draw at Mandela National Stadium.
South Sudanese import Mawekuth Wol scored the opener for the visitors before Dennis Kamanzi found the equalizer.
Bright Stars and Police shared the spoils in the goal-less stalemate at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe.
Solomon Walusimbi headed his 4th goal of the season when home side Maroons rallied from a goal down to hold visiting UPDF.
Match day 14 returns on Wednesday with three games in Masaka, Lugogo and Wankulukuku.
Express hosts Vipers at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Champions KCCA is home to Kirinya Jinja S.S and table leaders Sports Club Villa Jogoo is home to Proline in Masaka.
MAIN PHOTO: Masavu Football Club captain Abraham Ndugwa (left) receives the FortBet man of the match award from former Uganda Cranes, KCCA, Police and Entebbe Health player Noordin Jjuuko after the match at Bugonga
The shining star of North East Region women football Ikwaput Fazilah kicked off the new season in style by scoring 5 goals in Olila’s 6-0 victory over Makerere’s She MAK in the FUFA women Elite League.
Norah Alupo scored the other goal for the home side.
Ikwaput who was the MVP of the 2016/17 season when she took her team Olila High School to the play offs for the first time was on fire on Sunday afternoon in Soroti.
Her team had not kicked a ball since the start of the league as there would be opening fixture against Eastern Heroes wasn’t played because their opponents never showed up on the day for the fixture.
Ikwaput, who has also been nominated for the Airtel FUFA Female player of the year award, will lead her team against UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono for another league fixture on Saturday 18th November.
That match will also have two nominees for the MVP award Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals) and Vanessa Karungi (Olila High School).
Given the continuous successes registered at Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), more and more partners and sponsors continue to get inclined to the beautiful game at lightening pace.
Three big sponsorships have been successfully lured and announced in a space of one week.
From Uganda Cranes Shs 10 Billion (for 4 years) at the start of the week on Monday, Vipers’ Shs 300M (2 years) on Wednesday to Isabeti Beach Soccer Football Club’s Shs 10M (1 year) on Saturday, the script spells it all in bold.
Isabeti Beach Soccer Club’s sponsorship came from Home & Away Furniture World, Entebbe and Come Again Real Estate.
The sponsorship was officially unveiled on Saturday the firm’s main head quarters located at Abayita Ababiri town, along the Kampala – Entebbe High way.
Some of the Isabeti beach soccer players and officials (standing) during the ceremony. Seated: L-R: Deo Mutabazi (UBSA Chairman), Costa Jjemba (Director of Home & Away and Come Again Real Estates) and Isabeti founder Isa Assimwe.
Costa Jjemba, the director at Home and Away expressed the due willingness to partner with beach soccer given the stability of the sport and the organization at Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).
I have observed with attention that UBSA is organized.
This has been spelled onto the clubs as Isabeti.
We are joining heads to see the further growth of this club in particular and the beach soccer sport.
Addressing journalists after the dummy cheque handover ceremony, UBSA Chairperson Deo Mutabazi was glad that individual clubs are striving to get individual sponsorships meanwhile the uniting body finalizes the main sponsors back on board.
It is good that individual clubs seek sponsorships.
We do encourage each and every club to get sponsors as UBSA finalizes on the new beach soccer sponsorship.
Isa Assimwe, the director of Isabeti Beach Soccer Club
Isabeti founder and director, Isa Assimwe was full of praise for the Home and Away as well as Come Again Real Estate.
It is a dream come true that we have got this sponsor to relieve us from the burden of funding the team.
I do thank Director Jjemba and i call upon the other sponsors on board.
Meanwhile, the club also officially unveiled new players on board.
There are 4 new players are Swaibu Kakwaya, Ibrahim Lubwama, Emmanuel Kyesa and Abdallah Mubiru.
The handover of some of the kits branded by Come Again Real Estates
They are joined by team captain Roch Somoka, Rica Byaruhanga, David Owori, Meddie Kibirige, Joseph Yiga, Derrick Kyambadde, Lawrence Bakilanze and coach player Moses Lukyamuzi.
At the same time, the national beach soccer league continue with 13 games on Sunday, 12th November 2017.
National Beach Soccer League (Sunday, 12th November 2017):
Moonson Group:
Nkumba University Vs Mutoola Beach – 12 p.m
Stormers Vs MUBS – 1 p.m
Buganda Royal University Vs MS Sand Lions – 3 p.m
Isabeti Vs Nkumba University – 4 p.m
Hurriken Group:
Talented Vs KIU – 2 p.m
Kyadondo Galaticals Vs St. Lawrence University – 5 p.m
Women:
Entebbe Ladies Vs Buganda Royal – 11 a.m
Muteesa 1 Royal University Vs Nkumba University – 11:30 a.m
Buganda Royal University Vs Ajax Queens – 12 p.m
Ajax Queens Vs Muteesa 1 Royal University – 12:30 p.m
Nkumba University Vs Buganda Royal University – 1 p.m
Buganda Royal University Vs Katuuso Community – 1:30 p.m
Alphoenix Golden Girls Vs Nkumba University – 2 p.m
In love with the exciting fast paced indoor football? Then, make it a date every Thursday night at the International Futsal Courts in Mengo, Kampala.
The game, popularly referred to as Futsal is picking steam in Uganda at a steady fast rate.
From being played as a leisure sport to the mini league held last year, the sport has graduated into the first ever Uganda Futsal Super league.
The super league is already underway with two match days as the matches take center stage every Thursday.
There are 10 teams duly for this championship that will climax early next year.
Action of the Futsal Super League on match day one
Over the opening two match days, 53 goals have been scored in just 6 matches, manifesting the urge for the back of the net in these high intensity matches.
24 of these goals came on the opening match day, with 5 goals improvement on the subsequent match day.
Yap Stars’ massive 11- 8 win against Parakeets is the highest scoring game this season whilst Yeak Kabowa’s 3-1 loss to KPSG is the lowest scoring game thus far.
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) president, Hamza Jjunju envisages a bright future for the sport.
Futsal in Uganda started on a humble note.
With more facilities coming up and the continued interest from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the game has gradually grown for the better.
Add to the fact that Eng. Moses Magogo heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee in Africa, the game in Uganda is braced for bigger feats.
Some of the fans who watch the futsal matches at the International Futsal Courts every Thursday
FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa is a regular visitor at the Futsal games held at the International Futsal Courts in Kampala.
Lubowa reasons that the game will sprout at a record speed because of its thrills.
Fans and players love the game of Futsal.
It is very interesting to watch and play. As FUFA, we shall give the full backing to the Futsal Association Uganda
In Uganda, Futsal is played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, Busega, Kyebando, at many international schools and now in Mengo.
There is another facility under construction at Munyonyo.
Match day three games will take place on Thursday, 16th November 2017.
Activity: Refresher Course for coaches, Assistant Coaches, Fitness coaches in the Uganda Premier League and CAF ‘A’ Licensed coaches
Date: 9th-10th November, 2017
Venue: FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
FUFA has organized a fresher course for Uganda Premier League club coaches, their assistants and fitness coaches. Holders of CAF “A” coaching licenses will also attend the refresher course at FUFA Technical Centre, Nejru from 9th to 10th November, 2017.
The FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima confirmed the course.
‘Communication was sent to all stakeholders who fall in the category we need for this course. We expect good turn up from the clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League’ said Nyiima.
Nyiima revealed that new aspects of the game will be taught to the participants.
‘Coaches will be introduced to the new technical developments in football, periodic planning, principles of training, match analysis, game reading and leadership concepts’ added Nyiima who is one of the two CAF Instructors who can examine and assess the coaches in Uganda and on the African Continent. Asumani Lubowa is the other Instructor.
Coaches will also be given topics for discussions and field practical presentations.
Azam Uganda Premier League results-Tuesday 31st October, 2017
Express FC 0-0 Bright Stars FC
UPDF 0-1 Police
Maroons FC 1-0 Proline
Maroons FC have picked up yet another routine win over Proline FC in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Chika Sydney scored the all- important goal for Maroons on 38 minutes for the maximum points. Maroon won 1-0.
In Bombo, Police FC handled by Abdallah Mubiru edged UPDF 1-0. Hood Kaweesa was the hero for the cops side with the strike coming early in the game at the 17th minute.
At Muteesa II Stadium, Hamza Muwonge made several saves for his team Bright Stars FC as the Kawempe based side drew 0-0 with Express Fc.
MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars FC star player Nelson Senkatuka in (Blue) takes on Express FC players during the match played on Tuesday at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
The competition in the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League continues to get tougher every other match day as teams seek to fulfill their targets for this season.
Over the weekend, several teams were in action across different grounds in the Country as the league entered match day three.
New comers Isra Academy continue to be the surprise package this season as they went ahead to defeat Wakiso Hills 3-1 and register their maiden win in the league.Isra remains unbeaten this season with two draws and a win to their account.
In the game played at Wakisha playground on Sunday, Wakiso Hills took the lead through Amina Kalemba but a resuscitated performance from Isra Academy saw them stage a comeback to eventually win.
A brace from Fauzia Najjemba and another goal from Sophia Nakiyingi helped Isra to win and move top in Elizabeth group on five points in three games. They had drawn against She MAK and Uganda Martyrs in their first two games.
Najjemba now leads the scoring chart with five goals in three games.
In the other game played on Sunday, Gafford Ladies needed a 71st minute goal from Kenyan striker Lilian Veronica Zedi to edge past Western United in Kabwohe.
The game between Kampala Queens and Eastern Heroes was not played with the latter failing to show up at Villa park. However Eastern Heroes honoured their match against She MAK on Saturday which they lost 3-0 at Makerere University Sports Ground.
On Saturday, She Corporate registered the biggest win so far this season outwitting Rines Women’s Football Club 5-0 in Nakawa.
Jennifer Mirembe struck a brace while Aisha Babirye , Noeline Namubiru and Mary Jean Iyezimana added a goal each to complete the rout.
This was the first win for She Corporate this season after two goalless draws in their opening two games.
Elsewhere, Kawempe Muslim showed their intent of reclaiming the championship with a 2-0 win against Muteesa I Royal University at Wankulukuku.
Lethal striker Juliet Nalukenge converted a penalty and added another goal to register a brace on the day. This took her goal tally to four this season.
Kawempe Muslim moved top in Victoria group with six points in two games.
She MAK eased past Eastern Heroes winning the game 3-0 at Makerere playground despite the visitors coming late.
Captain Anne Mary Kobusingye scored twice while Fabby Kitimbo netted the other goal to help She MAK to their first win this season.
The top two teams from Elizabeth group and Victoria group at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoff stage to determine the champion.
MAIN PHOTO: Gafford Ladies FC(that started against Western United) travelled several miles from Kyebando in Kampala to Kabwohe in Western Uganda and returned with three valuable points. They edged Western United 1-0 on Sunday.
The Interim coach of the Uganda Cranes Moses Basena has released a 32 man squad from which he will select the final team to travel to Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.
Uganda Cranes will face Congo Brazzaville on 12th November in the final group match of teh qualificatin Campaign.
‘We shall use the match to fine tune players for forthcoming international fixtures for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, CHAN in Morocco and the 2019 Nations Cup Qualifiers. The door is not closed for other players’ said Basena.
‘We want to finish on a high in this campaign as postive results create a good attitude from the players and within the camp’ added Basena.
The squad predominantly has players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and 8 foreign based stars.
The training programme starts on 1st November, 2017 4pm at Mandela National Stadium.
The Squad: Goalkeepers; Denis Onyango, Isma Watenga, Ochan Benjamin, Ikara Thomas
At Speke Resort, Munyonyo – Kampala (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & Azam TV)
The 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards have been launched at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday.
For the third year running, telecommunications giants Airtel Uganda Limited will be the main sponsors.
Just like the previous editions, this year’s awards will be at Speke Resort Munyonyo on 1st December 2017.
Addressing the members of the media Dennis Mbidde, chairman of the 2017 FUFA Awards organizing committee, hailed the sponsors, partners, players, fans and the entire football fraternity for the necessary due support.
Dennis Mbidde, chairperson of the Airtel FUFA Awards organizing committee
Mbidde stressed on the essence of these awards.
The awards are to reward excellence and efforts of the players for the season gone by.
These awards are motivational. Winners of these awards for the past editions have climbed a ladder or two in their respective careers. From Faruku Miya, Sandra Nabweteeme, Hasifa Nassuna to Muhammed Shaban, you could see development for the better.
This year, the story will continue with yet another glamorous event
I thank the federation for the awards
The main sponsors Airtel Uganda offered U.shs 100M towards the Awards organization.
Airtel Uganda brand & communications manager Remmy Kisakye expressed gratitude and the willingness for the continued support the Airtel FUFA Awards.
FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama, also the FUFA chairman Marketing committee (left) and Airtel Uganda brand & communications manager Remmy Kisakye
‘For three years now, we are glad to be associated with the Airtel FUFA Awards. We vow to continue supporting football right from the grassroots’
National Insurance Corporation (NIC) offered U.shs 10M towards the organization of the event, announced by the NIC head public communications.
David Gonahasa, the managing director of Round Bob announced a $5000 sponsorship for the two winners to facilitate their travel expenses to the mid east.
‘We are glad to be associated with these awards. We have offered two return air tickets worth $ 5000 for winners to Dubai’ Gonahasa noted.
FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama, also the FUFA chairman Marketing committee represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the launch.
FUFA is glad that the awards are back and better.
As the federation, we eye rewarding talent and appreciating the best.
This is a time to celebrate and reward the players as well as coaches than anybody else.
FUFA appreciates all the sponsors & partners for this year’s awards.
FUFA long term partners, NIC has offered Ushs 10M towards the organization of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards
The launch was also attended by the FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Kenneth Bayo (Head of Public Sector at Eco Bank Uganda), Tonny Mutengu (Bussiness development manager at SMS One) and the events main organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media Limited.
Catergories of the awards:
There are 11 categories of the awards to be given out on that black tie awards night.
Male Airtel FUFA Award, Female Airtel FUFA Award, FUFA Best XI, FUFA Presidential Award, FUFA Fair Play Award, FUFA Up coming Talent, FUFA Referees Award, FUFA Coach of the year, Beach Soccer Player of the year, Fans’ player of the year -Ugandan & other leagues foreign based.
MVP Nominees:
The final list for the Most Valuable Players was determined by the coaches in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Male: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Buildcon and Uganda Cranes), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA and Uganda Cranes ), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa, Vipers and Uganda Cranes)
Female: Hasfa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Crested Cranes), Vanesa Karungi (Olila High School), Fazila Ikwaput (Olila High School and Crested Cranes)
Each of the MVP (male and female) will drive home with a grand prize of a car.
Sponsors and FUFA officials in a group photo after the launch at Serena Kampala Hotel on Thursday
Voting Criteria:
Fans will be involved in the determining the Most Valuable Player through sms voting courtesy of SMS one media.
Some of the Journalists who graced the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday
Other partners
Nile Breweries Limited, also the official beer partner of Uganda Cranes are part of the awards.
The others are BIDCO Uganda Limited (offered Shs 5M towards as a catergory sponsor), Round Bob, Azam TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m.
MAIN PHOTO: Officials from FUFA and Airtel Uganda with the dummy cheque of Shs 100M during the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday
FUFA has introduced another football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on Provinces in Uganda.
The FUFA Inter Provinces Competition to be named the ‘The Drum’ was launched today at FUFA House by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following a resolution of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition.
The Competition will be played between 16 provinces of Uganda and will be called ‘The Drum’. It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.
FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport, individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.
FUFA President displaying the logo of the new Tournament called ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda.
FUFA President said;
‘We have already conducted the seeding of the teams and the tournament will kick-off in January 2018. We expect to hold draws in Kasese where the final of the tournament will be played’
FUFA President added;
The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match’
FUFA President on the importance of the tournament;
‘The objective definitely is for searching talent across the country. The league alone can’t be the best way of tapping more talent. The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams’
FUFA President on technical personnel to handle the Provincial teams
‘The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football’
Slogan of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament’
‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity.
How many Provinces will take part in the ‘FUFA The Drum’ Football tournament?
16 Provinces will take part.
Which Districts will make the Provincial teams?
Political districts shall mean those that existed as at 1st July 2017. Districts created after will belong to where their original (Parent) Districts belong or where not applicable FUFA will give a new guidance.
L-R: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Executive Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament after it was luanched today in Mengo.
Eligible Players;
Players eligible to play for a province are;
Those whose biological mother or father is of descent or ancestry from such a province.
Those whose biological mother or father has lived in that province for a period of not less than 10 years.
Only Ugandan players shall be legible to play.
Once a player represents a province, he will not represent any other province again unless in special circumstances as may be decided by the FUFA Executive Committee
Players representing their respective province teams for the first time will be required to fill form F501 that will include the endorsement of the LC-1 of the area of ancestry or residence.
The Drum is a competition open to all male players who satisfy the above conditions who may also;
not be registered by any FIFA Member Association
be registered by any FIFA Member Association
be registered by FUFA and playing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Division League.
Competition Format
The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams. In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away. The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis. The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.
Seeded teams
Pot-1
Pot-2
Pot-3
Pot-4
Buganda
Lango
Tooro
Karamoja
Kampala
Ankole
Bukedi
Sebei
Busoga
Bugisu
Kigezi
Rwenzori
West Nile
Bunyoro
Teso
Acholi
THE 16 PROVINCES:
West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
Kigezi; Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
MAIN PHOTO: The Logo of the new tournament ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda.
Proline won 3-0 against Mbarara City in the only Azam Uganda Premier League match played at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo on Friday.
Fahad Bayo, Sula ‘Malouda’ Matovu and Joseph Mandela scored for the home club.
Action between Mbarara City and Proline at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo on Friday, 13th October 2017
This was during match day five, a continuation of the matches played from Tuesday.
The league resumes on Saturday with four matches at the different venues.
Team Line ups:
Proline XI: Saidi Keni (G.K), Musa Kundi, Odili Iyasela, Mustafa Mujuzi, Savio Kabugo, Sam Kabugo, Arnold Sserunjogi, Joseph Mandela, Fahad Bayo, David Owori, Sula Matovu
Mbarara City XI: Ali Kimera (G.K), Zaidi Byekwaso, Yesseri Waibi, Asuman Harishe, Asuman Buyinza, Pitis Barenge, Solomon Okwalinga, Bebto Ssegujja, Eleazer Okorie, Brian Aheebwa, Ibrahim Orit
Saturday, 14th October 2017 Fixtures:
BUL VS KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Onduparaka Vs Soana – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua
Police Vs Vipers – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – Kampala
SC Villa Jogoo Vs UPDF – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka
*Sunday, 15th October 2017 – 1st Kampala Super Cup:
Mutungo Vs Lungujja Galaxy (4 p.m)
Curtain-Raiser-(U-15):
Sparta 09 Vs Jiddah African Child (2 p.m)
At Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:00 p.m)
Entry Fees: 2000/= (Ordinary), 5000/= (VIP)
Gates shall open at 10 a.m
*21st October 2017 – Kick off of Kampala Regional League (Men)
*14th November 2017: Kick off of Kampala Region Women League
*15th November 2017: Kick off of the preliminary round of the 2017/18 FUFA Uganda Cup
Kampala Regional Football Association has officially released the road map for the 2017/18 season.
In a press conference organized at FUFA House on Friday, the region vice chairman Peter Nkugwa who was joined by the CEO Isaac Ssengendo and media committee member Meddie Ssengendo underlined the bold intention of the association to organize all the football activities of the region to perfection.
Chairman Competitions Committee Kampala Region FA-Peter Nkugwa
‘We are glad to officially release our road map to the public. Kampala Region is privileged to announce the first ever super cup that will be like a curtain raiser to the season’ Nkugwa noted.
Mutungo (losing finalists in the regional promotional final to Ntinda United) will play Lungujja Galaxy in the first ever edition of the Kampala region super cup at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium this Sunday.
On the same day, the winning team of the U-15 league (Sparta 09) and the outstanding players will be rewarded.
Sparta 09 will engage Jiddah African Child team in the earlier curtain raiser at 2 p.m.
For the record, Kampala Region started the first ever U-15 football league in the country, a feat that Nkugwa attributed to good planning.
L-R: Isaac Ssengendo, Peter Nkugwa and Meddie Ssengendo
‘As Kampala Region, we have always set the trend. There is good planning. We organized the U-15, now we have the Super Cup and there are lots other things planned in the pipeline’ he added.
He also hinted of the other activities that are run by the region as the women football league (Isra Academy were champions in 2017) and the Uganda Cup.
Registration for the Uganda Cup with the non league teams expected to pay Shs 300,000. The 4th division and regional clubs (3rd division) will pay Shs 200,000 and Shs. 100,000 respectively.
Kampala Region Football Association CEO Isaac Ssengendo (left) consults with the second VP Peter Nkugwa shortly after the press conference on Friday
The CEO, Isaac Ssengendo lauded the club owners, fans and the media for the incredible work undertaken to develop the beautiful game in Kampala region.
Kampala Regional League 2017/18 Clubs:
Groups:
Scorpion: Kyengera, Bweyogerere, Kyambogo, Soana Young, Spartan, St Marys, AK 47, Baza Holdings, Kansanga, Kisugu, Kyebando, Lungujja Galaxy
Cobra: Edgars Football Club, Katwe United, Wembley Boys, Mutungo, Thunder, SC Lamancia, Industrial Area, Kazo United, City Lads, Nansana United, Kabalagala Rangers
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Isaac Ssengendo (Kampala Region CEO), Peter Nkugwa (Vice Chairman) and Meddie Ssengendo (Media committee member) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday
