Kirinya-Jinja S.S, Express and Maroons won their respective games on Tuesday during the different encounters on match day five of the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League.
Express needed Daniel Sserunkuma’s 44th minute goal on 1-0 against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium, Wankulukuku.
This was the second victory for Express FC that lifts them to 4th on the league standings with 7 points.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S won away from home 1-0. Faizal Muwawu scored the lone strike in the 4th minute of the game.
Maroons secured their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 at Bright Stars.
Felix Okot got the goal for the Prisons’ funded side on 70 minutes.
The league takes a two day’s break before resuming on Friday when Proline entertains Mbarara City at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo.
Next Fixtures:
Friday, 13th October 2017:
Proline Vs Mbarara City – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Live on Azam T.V (4:00 p.m)
Saturday, 14th October 2017 (At 4:00 p.m)
BUL vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja – Live on Azam TV
Police Vs Vipers – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Onduparaka Vs Soana – Green Light Stadium, Arua
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bright Stars vs Maroons Match in Mwererwe on Tuesday. Maroons edged Bright Stars 1-0 to record their first win and goal of the season.
Western Region Football Association (WRFA) has cleared the forthcoming FUFA Beginners’ coaching course to be held in Kabale. The course to be catered for by participants will be conducted from 23rd-27th October, 2017.
In a communication to the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, from WRFA, the 5 day course is targeting participants who don’t have coaching badges.
‘We are happy that coaching courses are being organized in the area and this will raise the levels of our coaches when handling young and senior players at various football levels. Our target is to have as many qualified coaches as possible in the next four years. We wnat the region to be strong technically’ said Seka Mutaka- Chairman of the WRFA.
The course is part of the technical programs to spread football to all the 8 FUFA regions so that the game is improved upon at the lower levels.
Each participant is required to pay 100,000/- for the course that will cater for their course manuals from the instructors, use of equipment, branded t-shirts, meals and refreshments for the entire period.
Registration for the course starts on Monday 9th October, 2017.
Western region has already conducted three important coaching courses the Beginners Coaching Course (In Kanungu and Mbarara) and FUFA Level One (Mbarara).
The potential targets for the course are former players, Games Masters handling school teams, persons in charge of clubs at all levels in Western and Kigezi Regions.
Contact person for registration is Andrew Amanya (0775787606).
Levels of coaching in Uganda that lead to certification by either FUFA or CAF.
Beginners’ Course, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B, CAF A and CAF Pro
Districts making up Western Region Football Associations
Bushenyi District Football Association
Kabale District Football Association
Kanungu District Football Association
Kiruhura District Football Association
Kisoro District Football Association
Mbarara District Football Association
Ntungamo District Football Association
Ibanda District Football Association
Rukungiri District Footbal Association
Insingiro, Sheema, Buhweju, Rubirizi and Mitooma applied for District FA status but waiting for approval by the Western Region FA Assembly
Coaching statistics in Uganda
In 2013, Uganda had 28 CAF C Caches who were handling Uganda Premier League club but the Capacity building courses have helped improve on the figures. This is the current status of coaches in Uganda as below;
CAF A- 42 License Holders
CAF B- 99 License Holders
CAF C- 259 License Holders
FUFA Level One- 841 certified coaches
MAIN PHOTO: CAF Instructor Jackson Nyiima during a practical session with participnats of the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course held in Mbarara June 2016.
Match day one of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league officially kicks off on Thursday, 5th October 2017.
Greater Masaka United (formerly Lweza) shall be at home to Kira United at the Masaka Recreational stadium.
The other matches will see Sun City at home to newly promoted Kabale Sharp in Kasese, Simba shall entertain Nyamityobora in Gayaza, Kitara up with Kireka United in Hoima.
Kansai Plascon Paints encounter with Water will be played at the Naro Ntawo play ground.
New comers Bumate United will host Synergy in Bundibunjo.
In the Elgon group, there will be 5 matches.
Kataka entertains Doves All Stars at the Nabini play ground, Bufumbo in Mbale, Bukedea Town Council against Amuka Bright Stars at the Emokori Ground, -Bukedea
Meanwhile, Vura will play Jinja Municipal Council Hippos in Moyo, Paidha Black Angels will be home to Busia FIsheries at the initimidating Bar Okoro play ground in Zombo.
The last Elgon group on the menu will see Allan Kabonge’s Lira United host Kamuli Park at the Lango Sports Ground in Lira district.
Three clubs will be promoted to the Uganda Premier League at the end of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league season.
FUFA Big League opening day fixtures:
Thursday 5th Octover 2017
Rwenzori Group:
Suncity FC v Kabale Sharp – Nyakasanga play ground, Kasese (4:30 p.m)
Greater Masaka United FC v Kira United – Masaka Recreational Play ground (4:30 p.m)
Simba v Nyamityobora – Gayaza-Kabanyolo University Ground (4:30 p.m)
Kitara v Kireka United – Booma Ground-Hoima (4:30 p.m)
Kansai Plascon Vs Water – Naro Ntawo play ground (2:30 p.m)
Bumate United v Synergy – Bumate play ground – Bundibujjo (4:30 p.m)
Elgon Group:
Kataka FC v Doves All Stars – Nabini play ground, Bufumbo- Mbale (4:30 p.m)
Bukedea Town Council v Amuka Bright Stars FC – Emokori Ground, -Bukedea (4:30 p.m)
Vura FC v Jinja Municipal Council Hippos FC – Vura Town Council Ground, Moyo (4:30 p.m)
Paidha Black Angels v Busia FIsheries – Barokoro-Zombo (4:30 p.m)
Lira United v Kamuli Park – Lango Sports Ground, Lira (4:30 p.m)
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Kira United (in Red) and Synergy (Green) during last year’s FUFA Big league play offs at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium. Synergy kicks off away to Bumate in Bundibujjo.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Committee has forwarded the petition by Vipers SC about alleged vandalism of their property by Sc Villa fans at St Mary’s stadium to the FUFA Investigatory Chamber.
Vipers SC petitioned FUFA with claims that Sc Villa fans damaged their stadium property on Saturday 23rd September, 2017 during the Azam Uganda Premier League match in Kitende.
In a communication by the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Chairman Deo Mutabazi it reads;
‘The case of vandalism of the stadium and misconduct by individual Sc Villa fans mentioned in the Vipers SC’s petition has been referred to the FUFA Disciplinary Committee for further Investigations and action in accordance with Article 6.9 (b) of the FUFA Competitions Rules’
After Investigations, the report will be handed over to the FUFA Disciplinary-Adjudicatory Chamber to take decision based on the findings.
Sc Villa has already been fined by FUFA One Million Shillings and docked two points while their team manager Jumba Mohammed and goalkeeper were handed four and two match bans for unsporting conduct and use of threatening language towards the referee.
Who is who in the FUFA Disciplinary Committee (Investigatory and Adjudicatory Chambers)
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has ordered for the deduction of two points off SC Villa Jogoo for the acts of violence by their fans during the Azam Uganda Premier League match on Saturday 23rd September, 2017against Vipers SC at St Mary’s Kitende.
The match was won by the home side Vipers SC 1-0 but was marred by acts of hooliganism from the visiting side that left parts of the stadium damaged.
Based on reports by the match referee, Assessor, video and photographic evidence from the Vipers SC vs SC Villa Jogoo match, the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel, found the parties to have violated the FUFA Competitions Rules have been sanctioned accordingly as below;
Sc Villa Jogoo Manager Jumba Muhammad has been handed a 4 match touchline ban for threatening violence against the match referee. Mr. Jumba Mohammed will not be allowed to access the SC Villa Jogoo dressing room while serving the ban (FUFA Competitions Rules Art 30.8 (iii).
SC Villa Jogoo player Kirya Samson has been suspended for two matches for threatening violence against the referee and unsporting behavior as per Article 30.2 of the FUFA Competitions Rules.
SC Villa loses two points and two goals from those already accumulated for their fans hooliganism and violence. In addition, Sc Villa Jogoo has been fined 1,000,000 (One Million Shillings) –Article 30.14 of the FUFA Competitions Rules
The case of vandalism of the stadium and misconduct by individual Sc Villa fans mentioned in the Vipers SC’s petition has been referred to the FUFA Disciplinary Committee for further Investigations and action in accordance with Article 6.9 (b) of the FUFA Competitions Rules.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Committee has given any aggrieved party dissatisfied with the decision to appeal within 48 hours of receipt of this communication.
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.
Flanked by the FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, the second VP Darius Mugoye and the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo hinted about three aspects – CAF resolutions from the recent executive committee meeting, the national team (Uganda Cranes) and the current state of the Azam Uganda Premier League.
L-R: Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein and the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
The full speech – (Verbatim)
CAF Executive Committee Decisions:
I was part of the CAF Executive meeting that took key decisions on African football last week in Accra. Among key decisions was the CHAN Finals 2018 that Kenya lost the hosting rights because the country was not ready.
It was not good news for the region and we hoped that Uganda would be playing next to our neighbors and also with belief that we would have given a helping hand.
A bidding process has already been opened and CAF will receive proposals for the next 10-15 days from the FA Member Associations ready to host the 2018 CHAN finals.
However, FUFA will not make any submissions for the CHAN finals 2018 because we are not in position and ready to host such a football tournament due to lack of facilities.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Egypt at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Uganda vs. Ghana-2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier:
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup.
I have been given the best assurances as late as yesterday by the National Team Captain Dennis Onyango and a host of other players on the Uganda Cranes team that they will give their best like they have always given.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate. The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
The Technocrats at the Ministry of Education and Sports are not doing this country a favour by failure to plan and advise the Government of the magnitude of qualifying to final tournaments. Let them benchmark with countries that are even poorer than us.
In the circumstances, FUFA has the option of getting to the fans to finance the team through ticket sales.
Let us show the team as Ugandans that we can stand with them and love them by paying to watch the matches.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on Egypt goalkeeper Essam ElHadary. The FUFA President thanked the players, fans, sponsors and Government for the journey moved so far
We have had comments that the stadium which is full is good enough for the team to pick results but it is even better when we have a stadium which is full of fans who have paid.
The team needs the moral support and chants but it equally needs the money for the air tickets, bonuses, allowances and logistics to deliver the results.
The countries that have tasted the effect of qualifying to the World Cup, such a situation would be a matter of National Concern not just the Federation. We saw this in Egypt and have seen it in Ghana. Despite such position, we have kept the Dream Alive.
It is illogical for Ugandans who want the team to qualify for the tournament as big as the World Cup but also not want to contribute to the cost of qualification especially when there seems to be no other sources of revenue to finance the team costs.
Those sounding the drums of fans not to pay to watch the Uganda Cranes are intentionally or unintentionally sabotaging our Nation from the Sporting, Economic and Social multiplier effect of a Nation qualifying to the World Cup.
In response to the presumed high entrance fees, FUFA has put on market discounted tickets each going for 25,000/- and we call upon our dear fans to take advantage of the offer.
Let us buy the tickets from ONLY the gazetted places.
Let me take the opportunity once again to assure the fans that FUFA, the Coaches and the Players shall work within the available means to give the best and we hope and pray that the best is good enough to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Discounted Tickets for Uganda Vs Ghana go for Shs. 25,000
The League
FUFA, the Clubs, the Coaches, the Referees, and the Players have worked tirelessly to create the product of the Uganda Premier League and we have seen the effect of the fans and Sponsors getting back to buy this product.
The Clubs and the League make the foundation for our National teams.
I take the opportunity to thank every individual who has made an effort to make our League better.
However, the Shadow of Success is a new Challenge.
With the returning passion, FUFA as the regulator will have to raise the bar.
We have noticed with concern unacceptable incidents that will derail all the efforts of rebuilding the league.
In the latest communication from FIFA about our Statutes, it has been clearly stated that the functions of Anti-Doping, Club Licensing, Refereeing and Disciplinary Measures are an exclusive obligation of the Federation.
We will therefore undertake our roles without fear or favour.
Actions of Violence and Hooliganism, Inciting Violence by Officials and Players, Poor Performance of the Referees and Doping cases have already been observed in the League.
The Rules are very clear on all these cases and we will implement the rules to the dot.
SC Villa Jogoo fans at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende. FUFA strongly condemns all acts of violence
In the recent FUFA Executive Committee meeting, the Competitions Disciplinary Panel was created with the mandate to expedite the judicial decisions arising from Competitions rules and regulations.
FUFA will not tolerate any form of Violence and Hooliganism at Matches. The parties that are guilty will face the full consequences of the regulations.
Where actions are criminal in nature, FUFA will follow up the matter with the Uganda Police to bring the culprits to book.
FUFA condemns in the strongest terms the actions of violence at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende during the match of Vipers SC vs. SC Villa Jogoo. We do not only condemn but bring to book all errant parties in accordance with the rules.
Those barbaric acts of destroying property and insulting dignitaries and innocent fans who have come to support their own sides are things of the past. We need sanity to keep the fans and sponsors we are bringing back to the game.
We are a country lacking sports facilities and we can’t destroy the few little facilities being erected. I do not know Muslims who break mosques or Christians who break Churches.
Clubs should work to strengthen their teams. Winning matches by compromising or intimidating referees is being primitive.
Football has moved on. There are no longer internal perimeter fences at matches. We need to enjoy the game.
On the other hand, it is time-up for the Referees who have interpreted and applied the Laws of the Game contrary to the 17 FIFA Laws of the game. We will put them out of the game.
I have asked the FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) and Uganda Premier League (UPL) to compile the incidents for the matches so far played in the 2017/18 league where decisions have been made contrary to the Laws of the Game in Match Assessor reports and Video evidence.
I have further asked the Technical and Assessor Panels of the FRSC to technically assess and should it be established that errors have been committed, the respective referees are going to be sanctioned accordingly.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
Vipers Sports Club is now top of the Azam Uganda Premier league table standings.
This followed a comprehensive 2-0 away result against newly promoted Masavu at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga, Entebbe.
Milton Karisa scored the opener in the 38th minute before Steven Mukwala’s second 12 minutes into the second half.
At the Star Times stadium in Lugogo, Proline earned their first victory of the season with a 2-0 win against Soana.
Fahad Bayo and Joseph Mandela scored in the 29th and 40th minutes respectively as they held onto their opening victory of the campaign.
Bright Stars also won their first game with a hard fought 2-1 win at their Champions Stadium, Mwererwe against visiting Kirinya-Jinja S.S.
Musa Esenu put the visitors ahead with a goal after just 5 minutes.
Bright Stars captain Nelson Senkatuka grabbed the equalizer 20 minutes later, his third in 4 matches.
Joshua Kawadawa buried off the game with the winner, 14 minutes from full time for the maximum points that drives the Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored side to third place with 6 points.
Vipers ascends to the summit of the log with 10 points from 4 matches.
The league resumes on Wednesday with 5 matches, a continuation of match day 4 matches.
Wednesday, 27th September 2017
URA Vs KCCA – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Onduparaka Vs Police – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 p.m)
SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4:30 p.m)
BUL Vs UPDF – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
Express Vs Maroons – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
Sports Club Villa Jogoo 1-0 Soana – Masaka Recreational Stadium
Onduparaka 0-0 Proline – Betway Green Light Stadium
Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe
Masavu Vs Police – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga – Entebbe (Not played)
BUL 0-0 Mbarara City – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
KCCA 0-0Maroons – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala
Sports Club Villa Jogoo kicked off the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League on a promising note, winning 1-0 over visiting Soana at the Masaka Recreational Stadium on Tuesday.
Second half substitute Vitalis Tabu scored the only goal on the day in the 72nd minute of the game. moments after replacing Allan Kyambadde.
The Jogoos were the only side that managed to win in the 6 matches played on the opening day.
All the other 5 matches ended in goal-less draws. 10 man Bright Stars fought gallantly to hold Vipers at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe.
Onduparaka and Proline were in Arua, BUL played Mbarara City in Jinja and champions KCCA faced Maroons at Lugogo.
Meanwhile, the Masavu versus Police encounter was not played.
The league committee will await for the match commissioner and referees reports before making a ruling as soon as possible.
Two matches will be played on Wednesday.
Wednesday, 13th September 2017
Express Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
URA Vs UPDF – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bright Stars FC vs Vipers match that ended 0-0 at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe.
Tuesday, 12th September 2017 – Also follow live updates of all the matches live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA social media plat forms
Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs Soana – Masaka Recreational Stadium (Live on Azam TV) – 4 p.m
Onduparaka Vs Proline – Betway Green Light Stadium (4:30 p.m)
Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe (4:30 p.m)
Masavu Vs Police – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga – Entebbe (4:30 p.m)
BUL Vs Mbarara City – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
KCCA Vs Maroons – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala (4:30 p.m)
Wednesday, 13th September 2017
Express Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
URA Vs UPDF – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo’s message prior to the 2017/18 AUPL kick off
I wake up a very excited man today.
Club football is eventually picking the gospel we started in 2006 to professionalise which will now trigger commercialization so that Ugandan football takes its deserved front seat as an advertising vehicle.
This will eventually tap into the over 700billion ugx advertising basket through big volume club football sponsorships.
FUFA will continue with its Human Resource Development strategy, the Club Licensing tool and the FUFA Club’s Pro Agenda to help clubs improve
Whereas we are now getting to talk, let us actually walk the talk through the season. Pressers, Pictures and Graphics are one thing but running a pro club is another.
Pro clubs are only successful with numbers of fans to balance the finance equation. Money must be coming from numbers of fans as gate collections (season tickets), buying genuine club merchandise and corporate sponsors targeting fans not money from individuals or organisations.
We need to see deliberate efforts to recruit fans in numbers
May the best team win the 2017/8 Azam Uganda Premier League
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.
This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.
According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;
This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.
Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.
On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.
New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi
FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):
1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)
2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)
3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)
4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)
5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)
6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)
7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)
8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)
9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)
10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)
The match day tickets for the much awaited FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are officially on sale.
The tickets hit the market on Monday morning and the public has since responded well to the huge demand.
Addressing the media during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala, FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu advised the general public to purchase their tickets early enough and at the designated selling points to avoid the late minute rush.
“We are glad to announce that the match day tickets are already on the market. Our dear fans are advised to buy their tickers early so that to avoid the last minute rush. The fans are also urged to buy the tickets from the right designated places” Mandu stated.
The ordinary tickets cost 30,000/=, 70,000/= is for the VIP whilst the VVIP tickets cost 150,000/= each.
Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
Hardware World, Ntinda
Capital Shoppers, Mukono
Tangosport Shop, Jinja
Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise, Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs during the press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday mroning
The FUFA Licensing Committee has confirmed that three clubs are struggling to meet the requirements to get the green light for inspection of infrastructure hence issuance of a License to play in the 2017/2018 Azam Uganda Premier League season.
Sc Villa Jogoo, Police FC and newcomers Masavu have failed to meet the requirements which wil come with a fine of 500,000/- per club.
The initial stages needed clubs to present documents to update their files with Mandatory submission of documents as per the FUFA Club Licensing regulations.
In a communication to all the clubs that passed and failed the first stage;
Sc Villa failed to present the Club CEO’s Contract and Budget for next season.
Police FC-yet to pay the club and players license fees, present the contract of the head coach and his coaching certificate, Club CEO’s FUFA Certificate and contract
Masavu FC-Yet to present form F202 and the registration fees, Players’ contracts, Club and player licensing fees
Failure for the above clubs to meet the deadline shall mean no participation in the Azam Uganda Premier League next season.
Deadline has been extended to 18th August, 2017 for the three clubs.
The communication also indicates that the 13 clubs Soana FC, BUL FC, Maroons FC, Express FC, KCCA FC, URA FC, Onduparaka FC, Bright Stars FC, Mbarara City FC, Vipers SC, Proline, Kirinya Jinja SS, and UPDF FC will be inspected between 18th and 20th August, 2017 by the FUFA Licensing Committee.
Wednesday, 26th July 2017 was one of the most awaited days on the domestic football calendar.
It marked the crowing night for the best performers during the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league season at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
www.fufa.co.ug captured some of the captivating colorful memories at the high class event organized by the Uganda Premier League, Azam Media and Kibo Media.
KCCA FC acting CEO Josephine Namukisa (center) and manager Mike Mutebi picked the club’s award
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club striker Geofrey Sserunkuma took home a lion’s share of accolades.
Sserunkuma was the Most Valuable Player, top scorer, fans’ player of the year and was also named on the team of the year, taking home four different awards.
Geofrey Sserunkuma with his wife after the crowning ceremonyThe FUFA President handshakes some of the players named on the Best XI of the seasonGoalkeeping coach of the season Stephen Billy Kiggundu with the 1978 Uganda Cranes legendary goalie Paul Ssali MukisaReferee of the year, Alex Muhabi (with award) along side the legendary Ali Tomusange
The FUFA President, Eng, Moses Magogo was among the high profile guest list that included Members of parliament, National Council of sports, Government officials, representatives from sponsors, fans, active and retired players as well as referees.
KCCA players and officials at the awards nightFUFA CEO, Edgar Watson graced the Azam UPL awards
Sserunkuma was also rewarded with a car.
Mike Mutebi the coach of the year gets his award from NCS’ general secretary, David Ssemakula KatendeMusician Gravity Omutujju thrilled the guests, players and other officials who graced the awardsFUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo delivering his speech during the awardsExpress FC Chairperson, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi addresses the guestsMidfielder of the year, Ibrahim Sadam JumaDavid Isabirye of Kawowo Sports Media was the best on-line reporter. Others were recognized in print, photography, Television and special media recognition award
The main league sponsors Azam Television were joined by the other partners Nile Breweries Limited, Bidco Uganda Limited and Betway to make the event a complete success.
Some of the FSSL Board members present
Awards:
MVP: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football club)
Top Scorer: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club) – 21 Goals
Fans’ player of the Year: Geoffrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club)
Life time achievers’ award: Patrick Kawooya (RIP) – Former SC Villa President
Young player of the year: Allan Okello (KCCA FC)
Midfielder of the year: Saddam Juma (Express)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Ismail Watenga (Vipers)
Defender of the Year: Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers)
Goalkeeping coach of the Year: Stephen Billy Kiggundu (Vipers)
Coach of the year: Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)
Referee of the year: Alex Muhabi
Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the year award: David Tamale (KCCA football club)
Fair Play Individual of the year – Fredrick Senoga
Fair play team award – KCCA football club
Media (On line): David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)
Media (Print): John Viannie Nsiimbe (The Observer)
Media (TV): Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo (NTV)
Media (Radio): Phiona Namiiro (Star F.M)
Special Recognition award: Bukedde TV
Media (Photography): John Batanudde (Red Pepper and Kawowo Sports)
