FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: League Football

  • FUFA Administrative and Management Course gets underway in Mengo

    FUFA Administrative and Management Course gets underway in Mengo

    Twenty eight officials from Azam Uganda Premier League and Big league clubs are attending the five day course to run from 10th -14th July 2017.

    While opening the course on Monday morning, the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who stood in for CEO Edgar Watson advised the participants to take the course seriously because it is part of the club licensing regulations.

    “The cardinal principal of this course is to comply with the regulations which require every club to have FUFA trained and approved CEO” Said Kiiza

    FUFA Finance Director (Standing) at the Opening Ceremony of the Club Management course. On the Left is Ivan Kintu Bayige and Ali MWebe.

    He added that there is need to empower administrators so as to cope with the modern football trends world over.

    A number of facilitators will present at the Course include FIFA Instructors (FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st VP Justus Mugisha) , Executive Committee Member Sam Mpiima, CEO Edgar Watson,  Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Marketing Manager Esther Musoke and the Competitions Manager Ali Mwebe.

    Former Uganda Cranes player PAul Mukatabla (L) and KCCA FC Media Manager Clive Kyazze are also attending the course.

    Participants: Mukola George Otim- Ntinda United , Geofrey Namwongera –Bumate United, Paul Mukatabala- UFPA, Mark Atine Ayo- Lira United , Vicent Luwaga- Herritage Int Sch, Josephine Namukisa –KCCA FC, Onyango Geofrey- Water FC, Sulaiman Juuko-BBS Terefayina, Nasur Nandala- Kataka FC, Rauf Mafuko-Kataka FC, Ronald Mindra- WNRFA, Musa Bran-Vura FC, Isaac Okipimo-Nsambya SC, Joseph Senyonga-Express FC, David Kikabi-Kyetume FC, Rogers Kaggwa Lubega- Jordan International, Sam Kumakech- PBA, Sunday Jalar- PBA, Erias Kayondo, Athony Afeti-Onduparaka, Marvin Juuko-UPDF, Hamzah Junju, Vally Mugwanya – SC Villa Jogoo, Clive Kyazze- KCCA FC, Edmond Kintu –Saints /UPDF, Moses Otim- Bright light FC, Vicent Kayonga Luganda- Kansaga United, Fred Mugaru-Mbarara City.

    MAIN PHOTO: Participants of the ongoing course at FUFA House. 

     

  • FUFA Executive grants The Saints FC permission to change name

    FUFA Executive grants The Saints FC permission to change name

    FUFA has allowed The Saints FC to acquire a new name.

    Here is part of the communication from the office of the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson that was addressed to The Saints FC CEO Isaac Jurugo.

    ‘Following your club’s official request and related letters on the matter submitted seeking to change the current club name “The Saints FC” to UPDF FC;

    The 14th FUFA Executive Committee meeting after verification of grounds for the request and related regulations, has granted your club permission to change the name to “UPDF FC”

    You are therefore requested to link up with the FUFA Secretariat to submit documents that will enable your club to register for Competitions and update its FUFA Membership under the new name’

    The Saints FC is one of the 16 teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

     

  • CAF Confederation Cup: KCCA records convincing home victory against Morocco’s FUS Rabat

    CAF Confederation Cup: KCCA records convincing home victory against Morocco’s FUS Rabat

    CAF Confederation Cup (Group A):

    KCCA (Uganda) 3-1 FUS Rabat (Morocco)

    Uganda Premier League holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club convincingly defeated Morocco’s Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat 3-1 during the CAF Confederation Cup group A match at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Sunday evening.

    Striker Geofrey Sserunkuma, also the scorer of the lone goal for Uganda Cranes away to Cape Verde netted the opener after 40 minutes.

    Sserunkuma successfully slotted home the home after a kick from the penalty spot following a foul on Julius Poloto by left back Yassir Jarici.

    Midfielder Ibrahim Saddam Juma and Isaac Muleme scored the other goals in the 54th and 63rd minutes respectively.

    FUS Rabat pulled a goal back through Lamine Diakite in the 85th minute.

    The match was attended by a passionate crowd.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest at the game.

     

    KCCA now leads group A with 9 points with the other group match between Nigerian side Rivers United and Tunisia’s Club Africain coming later on Sunday.

    Team line ups:

    KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Okot Oola (Captain), Paul Musamali, Timothy Dennis Awany, Jackson Nunda (76’ Allan Okello), Julius Poloto (84’ Vincent Kayizzi Walugembe), Ibrahim Saddam Juma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsabambi (81’ Paul Nsibambi), Geofrey Sserunkuma, Isaac Muleme

    Subs Not Used: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Isaac Kirabira, Peter Magambo, Dennis Rukundo

    Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat XI: Majid Aymane, Nayef Aguerd (Captain), Yusupha Njie (58’ El Mehdi Bettache), Lamine Diakite, Saad Aithorsa, Yassir Jarici (65’ Youssef El Gnaoui), Mohamed Saoud, Zakaria Benlamachi, Karim Benrif, Hamza Semmoumy, Mehdi Khalis

    Subs Not Used:

    Abderrahman El Houasli, Ayoub Skouma, Ibourahima Sidibe, Ass Mandawsky, Ahmed Jahouh, Hicam El Aroui, Abdessalam Benjellou, Younes Azziadi, Mamadou Niang, Nahiri Mohammed, Rachid Tiberkanine, El Mehdi El Bassil, Brahim El Bahri, Mohammed Fouzaire

    Referees:

    Center: Norman Matemera (Zimbabwe)

    1st Assistant Referee: Salani Ncube (Zimbabwe)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Brighton Nyika (Zimbabwe)

    4th Official: Nomore Musundire (Zimbabwe)

    Commissioner: Tuccu Ghrbremedhin (Eritrea)

    General Coordinator: Eric Ruhamiriza (Rwanda)

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Hon. Nakiwala, Nyago voted as candidates for AUPL clubs to the FUFA Assembly

    FUFA Polls 2017: Hon. Nakiwala, Nyago voted as candidates for AUPL clubs to the FUFA Assembly

    Express FC Chairperson Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and Kirinya Jinja SS Diana Nyago have been voted as candidates for the Azam Uganda Premier League clubs to the FUFA Assembly.

    In a vote conducted on Saturday at FUFA House and supervised by Returning officer Yusuf Awuye, Nakiwala got 10 votes to take the position of candidate number 1 to the FUFA Assembly while Nyago amassed 6 votes for candidate number 2.

    Nakiwala (L) and Nyago (R) sharing a photo moment after the polls on Saturday.
    Healthy football rivalry on the cards as KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo (L) sharing a moment with Sc Villa’s President Eng. Ben Misagga. The duo tookpart in the polls and drove off together there after.

    Both Candidates as per the FUFA election guidelines will be confirmed by a vote at the Assembly in Masindi on 5th August. However the confirmation by vote will be conducted separately for each candidate to get the 3rd Vice President on to the FUFA Executive.

    The election exercise started at the District Football Associations through the Regional Associations up to the National Level.

    88 Delegates have been confirmed and will vote the new Executive for the period 2017-2021. Incumbent Eng. Moses Magogo is seeking another terms and has been declared a candidate by the FUFA Electoral Committee after fulfilling all requirements.

    AUPL clubs: KCCA FC, Sc Villa Jogoo, URA FC, Vipers SC, BUL FC, Express FC, Proline FC, Mbarara City, Masavu FC, Bright Stars, Kirinya Jinja SS, MaroonsFC, Onduparaka FC, The Saints, Police FC and Soana FC.  

    MAIN PHOTO: The only two Ladies chairing Clubs in the Azam Ugand Premier League Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (L) and Dianah Nyago(L). Both were elected Candidates to the FUFA Assembly from which they vote the 3rd Vice President. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the returning officer of today’s polls. 

  • Agape, Kyetume make the grade for 2017/18 FUFA Big League

    Agape, Kyetume make the grade for 2017/18 FUFA Big League

    FUFA Regional League Finals:

    • Eastern: CRO 0 (4) – 0 (5) Agape
    • Buganda: Kyetume 4-1 Nsaagu

    Agape and Kyetume became the latest clubs to be promoted to the 2017/18 FUFA Big league on Wednesday.

    Kyetume won the Buganda region final 4-1 over Nsaagu at Uganda Martyrs’ play ground, Ssonde.

    Denis Lubowa (brace),Yusuf Ssaaka and captain Rajab Jooga were on target for Kyetume, coached by former Uganda Cranes, URA and BUL midfielder Augustine Nsumba.

    Isaac Kalema got the equalizer for Nsaagu.

    AGAPE XI
    CRO XI

    In the Eastern region final, Agape defeated CRO 5-4 on post match penalties at the Busembatia play ground.

    This was after normal time had ended goalless before the kicks from the penalty were called.

    The two clubs (Agape and Kyetume) join Western region’s Sharp and Kampala’s Ntinda United as the already promoted clubs.

    MAIN PHOTO: Agape players with their trophy at Busembatia play ground on Wednesday afternoon

  • FUFA Statement following allegations by Katwe United FC Chairman

    FUFA Statement following allegations by Katwe United FC Chairman

    It has come to the attention of FUFA that Hon. Allan Sewanyana together with Mr. Allan Mulindwa who is the Lawyer of the Dan Walusimbi Group has held a Press Conference on Wednesday 7th June, 2017 at Grand Imperial where statements were made implicating the person of the FUFA President in matters of unauthorized selling of tickets for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and that the matter has been submitted to FIFA Ethics and Integrity Committee.

    The details of the petition, its merits and demerits have been submitted to Kabega Bogezi & Bukenya Advocates (the Lawyers of the Person of the FUFA President) awaiting any legal steps from whatsoever authorities and any related questions and answers shall be a reserve of the legal team.

    It is however the obligation of FUFA to state some facts for the benefit of the public.

    1) To date FIFA has neither contacted the FUFA President nor the Institution, however when it does an appropriate response shall be provided as required.

    2) Since way back, FIFA Member Associations apply for World Cup Tickets if they receive orders from their Nationals with priority given to those involved in sports. In the recent times, this was the case even in the previous regimes when the FIFA World cup was held in 2006 & 2010 where the same mechanism was applied for 2014.

    3) For the case of 2014, many Ugandans applied for the World Cup Tickets and they paid their ticket face price fees to the FUFA Bank Account. The funds were later remitted to FIFA and Tickets were issued to the persons who paid. At an appropriate time, FUFA will release the corresponding bank trails and the list of Ugandan beneficiaries that applied, paid and received their 2014 World Cup Tickets through FUFA.

    4) All Ugandans that applied and paid for the tickets received them without any complaints whatsoever.

    5) It is therefore incorrect to allege that FIFA gives FUFA tickets for free distribution to Ugandans and there is no single Ugandan that was disenfranchised of the right to buy a ticket for the 2014 World Cup.

    6) FUFA is aware that this is election-related machinations but reiterates that the leadership of FUFA will be determined democratically and by the Members of FUFA and in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.

    The football fraternity including Government, 33 Members of FUFA, Sponsors, Partners, Fans, Public and Service Providers are urged to remain calm during this period as many of such statements are likely to come up in a bid to tarnish the image of the institution, its leaders and also divert the attention of football development in the country.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • FUFA sends message of condolence to Ivory Coast FA following death of their star player Tiote

    FUFA sends message of condolence to Ivory Coast FA following death of their star player Tiote

    The football world is in shock following the demise of Ivory Coast National team player Cheick Tiote on Monday 5th June, 2017.

    The 30 year old Tiote was part of the Ivory Coast squad that won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.  He has been plying his trade with Beijing Enterprises FC in China.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was shocked upon receiving the sad news.

    ‘We all know what he could offer on the pitch. African football has lost a giant of a player who made life difficult for his opponents on the pitch in the midfield. He was always full of commitment, focus and passion whenever given chance to play’ said FUFA President.

    ‘Our Condolences go out to the Ivory Coast Football Federation following the loss of a player who was hugely followed by football fans around the world including Uganda’ added Magogo.

    ‘We pray that the Almighty keeps his family, relatives and friends strong during these trying times’

    ‘Football will miss Chieck Tiote’

    Tiote collapsed during training but was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.

    A minute of silence was observed before kickoff of the International Friendly match between Senegal and Uganda Cranes played in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Dakar.

    Photo: Cheick Tiote on duty for Ivory Coast

    Photo Credit: Internet

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Nsibambi shines with a brace for KCCA over Rivers United

    CAF Confederation Cup: Nsibambi shines with a brace for KCCA over Rivers United

    CAF Confederation Cup (Group A):

    • KCCA (Uganda) 2-1 Rivers United (Nigeria)
    • FUS Rabat (Morocco) 2-1 Club Africain (Tunisia)

     

    Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club have recorded their second victory of the group stages on Saturday.

    KCCA XI
    Rivers United XI

    A 2-0 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United give the Ugandans 6 points out of the possible 9.

    Derrick Nsibambi scored a well taken double, with a goal coming in each half.

    KCCA’s goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan jumps high to collect a high ball during the game

    Nsibambi got his first 13 minutes into the game with the assist coming from Vincent Kayizzi.

    Bolaji Sakin scored the equalizer three minutes after the half hour mark as the two sides returned for the mandatory half time rest at one goal apiece.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the home team players

    Nsibambi was the hero with yet another strike, 20 minutes from full time to give the Ugandan side their second victory at home after overcoming Tunisia’s Club Africain last month.

    A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers United
    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo celebrates KCCA’s victory

    KCCA is now second in group A as they have 6 points, the same as Morocco’s FUS Rabat who are better on goal difference.

    The next assignment for KCCA on the continent is their away tie to Rivers United on 20th June 2017 in Port Harcourt City.

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: Play-offs set for Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: Play-offs set for Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

    2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League Play offs:

    Wednesday, 31st May 2017:

    • No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – 1:30 p.m
    • No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila – 4:00 p.m

    Sunday, 4th June 2017

    • Third Place play off: Loser match No.113 vs Loser match No.114 – 1:30 p.m
    • Finals:  Winner Match no.113 vs Winner match No. 114 – 4:0o p.m

     

    The dates and venue for the 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs have been confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe.

    The Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala will host the final four games of the league.

    The two semi-final play offs will take place on Wednesday, 31st May 2017.

    Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga will host UCU Lady Cardinals in the early game at 1:30 p.m  before the defending champions Kawempe Muslim enter the frey against Olila at 4 p.m.

    Meanwhile, regular season action in the Women Elite League continues on Saturday with three games. Hadijah ‘Lady Mouriho’ Namuyanja’s She Mak hosts Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere, London Stallions plays the reverse fixture against Western United at Kyambogo and Olila Women take on Eastern Heroes.

    Sunday will see the reigning champions Kawempe Muslim play Western United at their Kawempe fortress. KAwempe has not lost a league match at their home since inception of the FFA Women Elite League for the third seaosn running.

    Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season 

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals

    Next Fixtures:

     Saturday 27th May, 2017 

    • She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere (4pm)
    • London Stallions Vs Western United – Kyambogo (4pm)
    • Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes – Olila Grounds (4pm)

    Sunday 28th May 2017

    • Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United – Kawempe (4pm)
  • Sharp FC qualifies to represent Western Region in the FUFA Big League

    Sharp FC qualifies to represent Western Region in the FUFA Big League

    Western region Play off final

    Rushere 1-2 Sharp FC 

    Sharp FC from Kabale district, has qualified to represent Western Region in next season’s FUFA Big League-the 2nd tier League from which teams storm the top flight-Azam Uganda Premier League.

    The youthful side from South Western Uganda district registered a 2-1 win over regional league debutants Rushere FC from Kiruhura district in a tense final played on Wednesday at Kyamate grounds in Ntungamo Municipality.

    Rushere FC XI that played against Sharp FC in the Western Region Final

    A 47th minute strike by Cleophus Fiat put Sharp ahead before Ismail Luyombya leveled the scores on 67 minutes from a penalty.

    However, Jonhson Tumuramye restored Sharp’s lead six minutes from time, after heading home from a corner kick.

    Wild cerebrations were all-over the travelling Kabale supporters end as their Kiruhura counterparts remained wondering what had happened at the final whistle.

    Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureka hands over the trophy to Sharp FC after winning the Western region league play off final at Ntungamo grounds on Wednesday

    Rushere coach Noah Mugerwa, who had to take some minutes consoling his crestfallen players, said they had realized the mistakes at the end of the game that they will have to come back strongly next season.

    Sharp FC players and officials cerebrate with their trophy

    Rushere FC which was playing in their maiden Regional league after gaining promotion from the Division I last year had established themselves as favourites to gain promotion, especially when they played and finished top of the Ankole group.

    Sharp FC jubilating their team’s victory over Rushere FC hence qualification to the FUFA Big League

    They went up against Rukungiri United in the semifinal playoffs whom they defeated 3-1 before facing Sharp FC, who had eliminated fancied Mbarara FC 1-0 in the other semifinal.

    Sharp FC will be the second side from Kabale to play at the second most prestigious local league tier, after Creamland that qualified in the 2012/2013 season but never completed. .

    Ntungamo Municipality Mayor Jacob Kafureka, who presided over the final, cautioned the players against love for money that will make them forget about their talents.

    MAIN PHOTO: New kids on the block Sharp FC in the FUFA Big League 2017/2018 season. This was the starting XI of Sharp FC against Rushere FC in teh Western region final played on Wednesday afternoon.  Sharp FC won 2-1. 

     

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Western United pick up maiden maximum points of the season with win over London Stallions

    FUFA Women Elite League: Western United pick up maiden maximum points of the season with win over London Stallions

    FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season

    FT: Western United 5-2 London Stallions

    Western United and London Stallions faced off on Wednesday afternoon at Rugando stadium, Western Uganda in a bottom of the table clash. The stakes were high as prior to this match both teams had not tasted victory this season in the league. However Western United collected the points in style winning 5-2 against London Stallions.

    With 19 matches between them, only two goals had been scored between the two sides. However with the relegation monster on their necks, Western United devised their tactical strategy as they managed to score 5 times against London Stallions who netted twice in the Elizabeth Group headed by defending champions Kawempe Muslim yet to drop a point this season in 11 outings.

    Western’s goals were scored by Lukia Aringo who got a hat trick, Monic Asimire and Doreen Namugerwa had a goal each while Agnes Atuyambe and Stellah Nalwanga were on taragte for the visitors.

    Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season 

    • Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
    • Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
    • Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
    • Carol Nakyanzi  (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals

    Next Fixtures in the FWEL: Saturday 27th May, 2017 

    She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga –Makerere (4pm)
    London Stallions Vs Western United- Kyambogo (4pm)
    Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes –Olila Grounds (4pm)

    Sunday 28th May 2017
    Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United –Kawempe (4pm )

  • The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: Micho impressed by players’ attitude ahead of trip to Fort Portal

    The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: Micho impressed by players’ attitude ahead of trip to Fort Portal

    Uganda Cranes kicked off preparations on Wedensday morning at Mandela National stadium, Namboole for their upcoming tight schedules at both local and international level.
    Head coach Milutin Sredejovic and his technical team of assistant Moses Basena and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba took players through the drills at the National stadium.
    The team coach expressed his delight about the players response ahead  of the Uganda Cranes Regional tour of Kitara on Sunday in Fort Portal.
    ‘I’m excited about the players response but unfortunately I cant consider them all for the match. On Friday I will name the final 22 players for the match’ said Micho.


    After the training the coach named 12 players on the standby list in case of any eventualities but will be reconsidered for training when preparations for the 2018 CHAN qualifiers resume.

    The 12 players are; Ibrahim Kibumba, Ssenfuka Rahmat, Oromchan Villa, Banga Fraouk, Mubitu Yisa, Kapampa Eddy, Kagwa Pius, Wafula
    Solomon, Balinya Juma, Yiga Muhammad, Sebudde Timothy and Okello Maxwell.

    Training resumes on Thursday morning at Mandela National Stadium starting 9 O’clock.

    The Uganda Cranes Regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
    Below is the list of players who attended training on Wednesday.

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma-Vipers, Keni Saidi-Proline, Ikara Tom-Kirinya Jinja, Sebwato, Nicholas-Bright Stars

    Defenders: Wadada Nicholas-Vipers: Drajua Alan-Kirinya Jinja SS, Kibumba Ibrahim-Police, Kampamba Edie-Maroons, Adiriko John -Sc Villa, Kiiza Martin-Sc Villa, Mubiru Isa- The Saints, Musana Hasan-JMC Hippos, Lwaliwa Khalid-Vipers, Waswa Hassan Mawanda-Nijmeh, Muwanga Bernard-Sc Villa,
    Kabugo Savio- Proline, Yiga Mohamed-Synergy, Wafula Solomon Masavu, Okello Maxwell-Maroons, Sebude Timothy-Water FC

    Midfielders: Bukenya Deus- Vipers, Lwanga Tadeo- Sc Villa, Kalyowa Emanuel-Soana, Bagoole David- BUL, Sibira Yunus- BUL, Kasozi Nicholas-Synergy, Senfuka Rahmat-Police FC, Banga Farouk-Bright Stars.

    Attackers: Sekisambu Erisa-Vipers, Karisa Milton-Vipers, Olaki Francis-Soana, Kagimu Shafiq- URA, Balinya Juma- Lweza, Kagwa
    Pius-Synergy, Bassey Method-Mbarara Gadafi Gadinho- Onduparaka,Okwi Emanuel-Sc Villa, Gift Ali-Proline, Sekantuka Nelson-Proline, Okwalinga Solomon-Synergy, Malingumu Julius-The Saints Kasumba Umaru-Sc Villa and Oromchan Villa-BUL

  • FIFA President Congratulates KCCA FC upon winning 12th League title

    FIFA President Congratulates KCCA FC upon winning 12th League title

    Good things are flowing in at KCCA FC. Having won their 12th League title (Azam Uganda Premier League), FIFA has sent a congratulatory message to Mike Mutebi’s boys.

    KCCA FC received the League title on Saturday presented to their winning captain Denis Okot by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Philip Omondi stadium.

    Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC receiving the title from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. FIFA President has sent the League champions a congratulatory message.

    The news has since reached the headquarters of the world soccer governing body FIFA in Zurich hence the FIFA President’s congratulatory message dated 16th May, 2017 to be delivered to KCCA FC through the FUFA President.

     

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations

    President Moses Magogo

    FUFA House, Plot No. 879 Kyadondo

    Block 8, Mengo

    Wakaliga Road P.O. BOX 22518 Kampala Uganda

    Zurich, 16 lvlay 2017

    Re: Message of congratulations to KCCA FC

    Dear President,

    Dear President, KCCA FC are the 2016/17 Champions of Uganda. lt gives me great pleasure to send my warmest congratulations to KCCA FC for their 12th championship title overall!

    This title is the result of the determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the administration, the entire technical and medical staff as well as the fans for this great achievement.

    On behalf of the entire football community, l would Iike to thank KCCA FC and your Association for helping to spread the positive message of football.

    The letter was signed off by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.  

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. 

  • KCCA FC crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions 2016/17 season

    KCCA FC crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions 2016/17 season

    KCCA FC have been crowned Azam Uganda Premier League champions for the second successive season hence defending their title.

    KCCA FC who also won the 2015/16 title amassed a whopping 66 points from 30 games to retain the premier league title.  KCCA FC fend-off challenge from seasoned challengers and record champions SC Villa who finished second with eight points shy of the champions on 58 points.

    A guard of honour by Sadolin players for KCCA FC before kickoff at Lugogo on the final day of the league

    Two first half goals from Geoffrey Serunkuuma and Tom Masiko gave the champions a deserving 2-1 victory against the already releagted Sadolin side in their last fixture played Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    Referees’ Assesor George Katumba in a suit leads the day’s match officials and players on to the turf at Lugogo

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo officially handed over the trophy to KCCA FC captain Denis Okot who raised it aloft amidst cheers and ululations from the adoring fans who later on joined their players on pitch for extended celebrations. KCCA FC offered free entrance to all fans.

    Tom Masiko scored one of the goals in KCCA’s 2-1 win over Sadolin

    KCCA FC will represent Uganda in CAF Champions League in 2018.

    More action from the KCCA FC vs Sadolin match

     

    After bagging the league trophy, KCCA FC are now in line to win their first double in the club’s history if they can eliminate bitter rivals and Uganda Cup semifinal opponents Express FC to face winner between Paidha Black Angels and Sadolin FC who are facing off in the other semifinal. Paidha Black Angels however holds a 2-0 goal cushion over Sadolin.

    KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo wearing the club’s official jersey discussing football matters with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the match. The FUFA President handed over the league title to KCCA FC.

    The final day saw Lweza FC join Sadolin and JMC Hippos as the relegated teams.

    The fans turned up in big numbers to witness the crowning ceremony as KCCA FC lifted their 12th League title.

    Police FC were awarded three goals and three points from their abandoned match with JMC Hipposes last week.

    A Special Day. Special Dance. Special Celebrations

    Other results Azam Uganda Premier League results.

    Bright Stars FC 2-0 JMC FC

    BUL FC 1-1 Onduparaka FC

    Kirinya Jinja SS FC 2-2 Proline FC

    Express FC 2-2 Soana

    Vipers SC 2-0 The Saints

    Police 0-1 Lweza FC

     

     

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, SC Villa, URA, Onduparaka, Soana all win

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Express, SC Villa, URA, Onduparaka, Soana all win

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    Match day 29 results:

    • SC Villa Jogoo 1-0 Vipers
    • Soana 1-0 BUL
    • Sadolin Paints 0-1 Express
    • JMC Hippos 1-0 Police (Match halted after 65 minutes when Police was awarded penalty)
    • URA 1-0 Bright Stars
    • Onduparaka 3-2 The Saints
    • Lweza 0-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S

     

    The Azam Uganda Premier League continued with  7 games on match day 29 played across the country on Tuesday.

    There were tears of sorrow and joy from the different playing venues following contrasting results recorded with the season left with only one match day of action.

    At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, Mahad Kakooza’s 5th minute strike for Express condemned Sadolin Paints to a 1-0 loss that means the Painters who recently sacked their coaches Simon Kirumira and Abdul Samandu Musafiri are relegated to the FUFA Big league.

    Away in Masaka at the Recreational stadium, Umar Kasumba tapped home off Godfrey Lwesibawa’s delivery to give the Jogoos a slim 1-0 victory against visiting Vipers. Villa registered a league double victory over Vipers this season.

    Soana’s captain Francis Olaki scored 14 minutes from full time to ensure his side defeats BUL 1-0 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

    URA won at their Mehta stadium fortress 1-0 over Fred Kajoba’s Bright Stars with the lone goal coming from Congolese born turned Rwandese Labama Bogota Kamana in the 34th minute.

    Bright Stars will now need to finish off the job against JMC FC to secure their stay in the top fligt for the 5th year running since joining the Premier League.

    Onduparaka FC staged a brave football fight at the Green Light stadium winning 3-2 past The Saints at the Bet Way Green Light Stadium in Arua.

    Rashid Toha, Muhammed Shaban and Living Kabon were on target for the Caterpillars.

    The visitors scored through Gerald Bagoole and Joseph Othieno.

    Lweza and Kirinya Jinja S.S encounter ended goal-less at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    The match against JMC Hippos and Police did not end after the game was halted due to crowd trouble.

    JMC Hippos were leading 1-0 until Police was awarded a penalty in the 65th minute that the fans bitterly protested.

    The league committee will now pronounce themselves onto the matter as soon as possible to find a way forward as the league ends this Saturday.

    Match day 29 continues on Wednesday with one game. Champions KCCA FC will entertain neighbors Proline on the astro turf of the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    The final day of the season will come this coming weekend with all 16 teams involved.

  • Western Region play-offs: Four clubs confirmed

    Western Region play-offs: Four clubs confirmed

    Western Region Play-offs:

    • Semi-finals: 20th May 2017
    • Finals: 22th May 2017

    At Kyamate Stadium, Ntungamo

    The FUFA Western Regional FA League play offs will be played at Kyamate stadium in Ntungamo District on Saturday 20 May 2017.

    Mbarara Football Club will take on Sharp in the early fixture before Runkugiri United battle Rushere FC.

    The final will be held on Tuesday, 22 May 2017 at the same play ground.

    According to Geoffrey Nuwagaba, the official in charge of the competitions department, a tie after the end of normal time, kicks from the penalty mark will be applied to determine the winner.

    The successful team shall represent Western region in the FUFA Big League for the season 2017/18.

    Each of the eight FUFA Regions will have a club qualify for next season in the FUFA Big League to replace the relegated sides.

    Semi-finals

    226 Sat, May-20-2017 Mbarara FC Sharp FC Kyamate-Ntungamo 12:00PM
    227 Sat, May-20-2017 Rukungiri utd Rushere FC Kyamate-Ntungamo 2:00PM

    Final:

    228 Tue, May-22-2017 Winner 226 Winner 227 Kyamate -Ntungamo 2:00PM

     

  • Club Licensing: FUFA Organises Orientation workshop for promoted clubs

    Club Licensing: FUFA Organises Orientation workshop for promoted clubs

    The three (3) newly promoted clubs from the FUFA Big League to the Azam Uganda Premier League have undergone orientation on Club licensing at FUFA House on Wednesday morning ahead of next season.

    Maroons FC, Masavu FC and Mbarara City are the club that attended the exercise conducted by the FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, FUFA Club Licensing Committee members Issa Magoola and Bernard Bainamani together with FUFA Competitions Department members.

    ‘Club Licensing is not a punishment or a way of harassing clubs. The exercise is done so that the clubs can have a clear view on what to expect in the top league as per FUFA’s requirements’ said Bayige.

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu congratulated the clubs upon their qualification to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    ‘FUFA President congratulates you for attaining the highest ranks in Ugandan football. Playing in the top flight is a dream for any football player in Uganda. It opens up your chances of being spotted by football scouts and Intermediaries’ said Mandu.

    Attentive class during the orientation workshop at FUFA House for the newly promoted clubs to teh Azam Uganda Premier League

    ‘Club Licensing breeds highest levels of organization. The clubs that have followed the system have gone on to get results’ added Mandu.

    The club representatives who attended the orientation workshop are; Jongo Edward (Masavu FC), Ggayi Allan (Masavu FC), Oguda Innocent (Maroons CEO), Mutaka Seka (Mbarara City Vice Chairman), Byamukama Julius (Mbarara City).

    What’s involved in FUFA club Licensing process?

    • Inspection of the clubs’ premises-offices, training ground, playing ground
    • Clubs provide documentation indicating ownership and structures
    • Clubs provide books of accounts indicating income and expenditure
    • Clubs provide estimated budget to be followed for upcoming seasons
    • Mandatory for all clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League to have an U-17 team
    • Club legal status
    • Players’ contracts

    MAIN PHOTO: Orientation workshop at FUFA House for the newly promoted clubs from the FUFA Big League 2016/17 season to the Zam Uganda Premier League

     

  • Mbarara City joins Masavu, Maroons to the Azam Uganda Premier League

    Mbarara City joins Masavu, Maroons to the Azam Uganda Premier League

    2016/17 FUFA Big league:

    Promotional final: Mbarara City 2-1 Synergy

    Main final: Masavu 1-2 Maroons

    Western Region’s Mbarara City Football Club completed the list of clubs that have been promoted sportingly to the Azam Uganda Premier League for the season 2017/18.

    Mbarara City overcame Masaka side Synergy 2-1 in the promotional final played on Sunday at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    Towering striker Wol Makweth scored both Mbarara City’s goals as Solomon Okwalinga got the consolation for Synergy.

    Mbarara City players celebrate at Lugogo after the final whistle
    Referees who officiated the final between Maroons and Masavu

    Mbarara City joined Masavu (Rwenzori group winners) and Maroons (Elgon winners) as the other successful clubs to the top tier league for the season 2017/18.

    Maroons overcame Masavu 2-1 to be declared the 2016/17 FUFA Big league overall winner.

    Masavu took the lead through Joseph Nkabirwa in the 19th minute. Maroons made amends when regular season top scorer Patrick Kaddu headed home the equalizer in the 42nd minute.

    Solomon Walusimbi then volleyed home the winner three minutes later.

    Action between Synergy and Mbarara City in the early kick off. Mbarara City won 2-1
    Masavu’s Onesmas Andama is closed down by Maroon’s Ronald Orombi in the promotional final

    FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye was chief guest during the Big league climax. He presided over the official prize giving ceremony accompanied by FUFA Technical committee member Hamid Juma and Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic.

    FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye led in the inspection of teams as well prior to kick off

    Masavu players and team officials took home silver medals as Maroons got gold on top of a giant glittering trophy.

    Now Maroons, Masavu and Mbarara City will play in the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Individual awards:

    Most Valuable Player: Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy)

    Top Scorer: Patrick Kaddu (Maroons) -16 goals

    Fair Play award: Ndejje University

    Coach of the year: Asaph Mwebaze (Maroons)

    Best goalkeeper: Muhammed Ssekebba (Mbarara City)

    Best Online journalist: David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)

    Best Radio journalist:  Lawrence Bwanika (102.1 FUFA f.m)

    Best Referee: Ali Kaddu