FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: League Football

  • CAF clears St Mary’s Stadium

    CAF clears St Mary’s Stadium

    Continental soccer governing body CAF has approved St Mary’s stadium in Kitende. In a communication from CAF Club Licensing Manager in the Competitions Department signed by Ahmed Harraz, part of the letter read;

    ‘Kindly be informed that CAF has approved the St Mary’s Stadium and you can now select as a venue for your matches’

    The clearance comes after CAF inspector Nicholas Musonye was sent to Uganda on Tuesday to come up with a final report which was based on before the CAF Club Licensing Committee came up with the approval.

    MAIN PHOTO: Part of St Mary’s stadium in the ealry stages of construction last year. CAF has approved the stadium. 

     

  • AUPL: Onduparaka bounces back with great display to pick maximum points off Police

    AUPL: Onduparaka bounces back with great display to pick maximum points off Police

    Azam Uganda Premier League results-Tuesday 28th Feb, 2017

    Police 0-2 Onduparaka

    Kirinya Jinja SS 2-0 The Saints

    Lweza 0-2 URA

    Vipers 0-0 JMC Hippos

     

  • FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim nets 10 goals against London Stallions

    FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim nets 10 goals against London Stallions

    The FUFA Women Elite League produced a total of 23 goals over the weekend as action resumed with 6 games on card.

    Reigning Champions Kawempe Muslim SS Women FC continued with their rich vein in form defeating London Stallions 10-0 to remain unbeaten this season. They hve won all their 7 outings so far.

    FUFA player of the yer Hasifah Nasuuna netted 4 goals while Yudaya Nakayenze, Juliet Nalukenge and Fvaour Nambatya got two goals each.

    Other results: 

    Mutesa Royal University 1-0 Kampala Queens (Goal: Sharon Namtovu)

    Eastern Heroes 1-0 She MAK

    Uganda Martyrs 3-2 She Corporates

    Olila 3-0 She MAK (Fazila Ikwaput 2 goals)

    Western Uniters 1-2 Rines (Taju Nadunga 2 goals for Rines)

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC remains unbeaten at the artificial turf in Lugogo with win over Onduparaka

    Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC remains unbeaten at the artificial turf in Lugogo with win over Onduparaka

    Azam Uganda Premier League:

    KCCA 7-0 Onduparaka

    JMC Hippos 1-1 Lweza

    Sunday Game: SC Villa Vs Sadolin Paints – Nakivubo Stadium.

    Teenager Allan Okello scored the first hat-trick of the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League as KCCA football Club defeated Onduparaka 7-0 at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

    A brace from Robert Sentongo and further goals from Paul Musamali and Geoffrey Sserunkuma completed the rout for KCCA F.C.

    This was the heaviest defeat Onduparaka suffered since being promoted to the top flight league last season.

    In Jinja, at the Kakindu Stadium, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Lweza played to a one all draw.

    Herbert Odipio scored the opening goal in the 45th minute for the home side before John Kisakye brought the game level.

    On Sunday, there is only one game at Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala when 16 time league champions, SC Villa entertains Sadolin Paints, another Jinja based team (Sadolin Paints host their home games at Namboole after switching from Bugembe which is under renovation at the start of second round).

    Meanwhile, Vipers Sports Club has requested the league committee that their next league match  on the 28th February 2017 against JMC Hippos to be played at Namboole.

    The request was granted.

  • Speaker of Parliament meets Infantino, promises full backing to FUFA and Uganda Cranes

    Speaker of Parliament meets Infantino, promises full backing to FUFA and Uganda Cranes

    The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga hosted the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino during a breakfast meeting held at Addis Hall, Kampala Serena International Hotel.

    The break fast meeting was attended by the Uganda Cranes sponsors and all the FUFA Partners – Airtel Uganda, Nile Breweries Limited, National Insurance Corporation and Eco Bank.

    Hon. Kadaga recounted the fond memories she had with the Uganda Cranes in Gabon during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tournament and vowed to support  Uganda Cranes and FUFA at all times.

    “I welcome Mr Gianni Infantino the President of FIFA. It is a big honour to host you here. Our national team, the Uganda Cranes did wonders when they beat Comoros last year to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. I was so excited when i heard all the three stanzas of the Uganda National Anthem being played in Port Gentil. As the national parliament, we are ready and willing to support the Uganda Cranes and FUFA in all their programmes” Hon. Kadaga stated.

    The FIFA President, who was marking the second day of his visit to Uganda appreciated the internal organization of FUFA.

    “At FIFA, we are monitoring closely all the activities for the 211 member associations, Uganda inclusive. We are humbled and excited about the work being done by FUFA. They are a model association and please keep it up.”Infantino noted.

    Uganda Cranes technical team led by the head coach, Milutin Sredejovic also graced the Breakfast meeting.

    From Serena, Infantino met the football delegates, club chairmen and the special interest groups at Hotel Africana in Kampala.

    He singled out  and praised the respective duties executed to perfection by the delegates and club chairmen towards developing football.

    After the Africana meetings, he proceeded to the Phillip Omondi Stadium where he watched the Lweza Oranje Brigade battle KCCA Soccer Academy in the FUFA U-17 league.

    He also talked to the Current and Ex-Uganda Cranes internationals, young, active and retired referees and also, applauded their work.

    Infantino graced the official ground breaking of the Kadiba Ground in Rubaga, conducted a guided tour around FUFA House, was hosted on 102.1 FUFA f.m before he addressed the media at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga.

  • FIFA boss Infantino to meet President Museveni

    FIFA boss Infantino to meet President Museveni

    • To meet He President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
    • FIFA President Gianni Infantino date of arrival brought forward 

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)-host of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms the change in programme for the arrival of the world football leader.

    Infantino will jet in on Friday 24th February at 6pm and fly out the following day.

    Initially Infantino’s arrival had been scheduled for 25th February but it has now been brought forward by a day to 24th February.

    ‘The programme has been changed to suit the stakeholders who will meet the FIFA President on the historic visit to Uganda. It was done in consultation with the team at FIFA in Zurich and all parties involved are comfortable with the new schedule’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    ‘The change will not affect the duration of stay for FIFA President in Uganda. He will be here still for the two day period which had been communicated earlier’ added Hussein.

    Infantino who was elected as FIFA President 2016 is expected to meet The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, The Minister of Sports and Education, Hon Janet Museveni, FUFA Executive Committee, Members of FUFA, football stakeholders inclusive of the sponsors of FUFA and Uganda Cranes.

    Since his election last year, Infantino has embarked on meeting FIFA Member Associations around the globe to share ideas on football development projects.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday

    Part of the letter sent to FUFA President about the two day visit reads;

    ‘I am very pleased to confirm my visit. I have no doubt that this visit will help us to lay foundations for further cooperation and to share our personal visions for the continued development of our sport in your country’ said FIFA President.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was in Doha last week where he presented a paper on grassroots football at the FIFA Executive football Summit said;

    ‘Football needs such contacts for the sport to grow. Ugandan football will not be the same after his visit. It is a great moment for Ugandan football’

    MAIN PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino 

  • FUFA Big League: Maroons’ winning run continues

    FUFA Big League: Maroons’ winning run continues

    FUFA Big League results-Saturday 18th Feb, 2017 

    Mbarara City 2-1 Sun City

    Boma Young 1-1 Water

    Maroons 2-0 Moroto

    Kiira United 3-0 Artland K

     

  • AUPL: SC Villa, Bright Stars drop points at home

    AUPL: SC Villa, Bright Stars drop points at home

    Azam Uganda Premier League

    Sc Villa 2-2 Lweza

    Bright Stars 1-1 Soana

    Sc Villa and Bright Stars FC dropped points at home in the Azam Uganda Premier League matches played on Saturday evening.

    Sc Villa were cruising 2-0 until the 62nd minute when Mahad Kaooza pulled one back for Lweza while Owen Kasula netted in the 87th minute.

    Lweza were recovering from two successive defeats at the hands of Vipers and Bright Stars FC.

    Villa took the lead through Okwi Emma in the 28th minute before Alex Kitata got his team’s second in the 58th minute at Nakivubo stadium

    In Mwererwe, Bright Stars left it late to get an equalizer in the 1-1 with fierce rivals Soana FC. Soana had benefitted from an own goal by defender Innocent As

  • FUFA confirms FIFA President Infantino’s visit to Uganda

    FUFA confirms FIFA President Infantino’s visit to Uganda

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino will pay a two day visit to Uganda at the invitation of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Infantino who was elected to office in 2016, has embarked on meeting FIFA Member Associations around the globe to share ideas on football development projects.

    In a confirmation letter to FUFA President and signed by FIFA President, the visit will cover two days 25th and 26th February, 2017.

    Part of the letter reads;

    ‘I am very pleased to confirm my visit. I will be arriving in Entebbe on 25th February 2017. I have no doubt that this visit will help us to lay foundations for further cooperation and to share our personal visions for the continued development of our sport in your country’

    FUFA President who is in Doha for the FIFA Executive football Summit said;

    ‘Football needs such contacts for the sport to grow. Ugandan football will not be the same after his visit. It is a great moment in Ugandan football’

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest developments about the visit of FIFA President.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday

    ‘We are glad that the FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino will be our guest next week. It is good news for Ugandan football and a big sign that the future of the sport is becoming brighter and brighter each passing day. We believe the visit will bear fruits. The programme for the visit will be released at an appropriate time’ said Hussein.

    MAIN PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly after being elected in 2016

  • FUFA President makes presentation on grassroots football at FIFA Executive Summit in Doha

    FUFA President makes presentation on grassroots football at FIFA Executive Summit in Doha

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson are in Doha at the invitation of world soccer governing body FIFA. Having flown out of the country on Tuesday night, the FUFA President was on a programme set by FIFA to make a presentation on grassroots football to the football big wigs on Thursday morning.

    ‘It is a great opportunity to talk about football at such an important gathering in Doha. Football around the globe needs such programmes to flourish’ said Eng. Magogo.

    During such opportunities, the FUFA President has held meetings with football contacts.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presenting on grassroots football during the FIFA Executive Summit in Doha.

    ‘In 2016 Edgar Watson and grassroots football trained coach Vincent Tumusiime traveled to Slovenia and took part in the UEFA grassroots programme. Those are signs of creating football contacts’ added FUFA President.

    The two-day event chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino focuses on “FIFA 2.0 – The Vision for the Future” strategy, the “Forward” program, and development of children and youth football.

    The summit brings together executives of football federations of Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Qatar, Namibia, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Denmark, Lithuania, Serbia, Sweden and Ukraine.

    Another moment showing FUFA President at the Summit in Doha while presenting on grassroots football
     FIFA has held its first Executive Football Summit, one of the key initiatives introduced as part of the FIFA reforms, in Paris on 22 and 23 November. The series of summits will bring together member association presidents and general secretaries to discuss strategic matters and provide a platform for discussion, debate and an exchange of know-how.
    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha 
  • AUPL: Bul’s Oromchan gets a brace, Police wins, FUFA player of the year Shaban on target

    AUPL: Bul’s Oromchan gets a brace, Police wins, FUFA player of the year Shaban on target

    AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES-TUESDAY 14TH FEB, 2017

    ONDUPARAKA 2-2 URA FC

    PROLINE 0-1 POLICE

    BUL 3-0 EXPRESS

    West Nile product Oromchan Villa released by URA FC at the start of this year was on song with a brace for BUL FC who defeated Express FC at Kakindu stadium in Jinja.

    BUL FC won 3-0 to move a place in the table standings but remain in the bottom three in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Steven Luswata scored an own goal as BUL picked up maximum points.

    FUFA player of the year Muhammad Shaban lived up to his billing as the best player of 2016 when he walked on to the Betway Green Light stadium with a mission to lead his club to victory but the Caterpillars could only get a point in a 2-2 draw. Onduparaka let URA recover from a 2-0 lead to share the spoils.

    Shaban who was playing his first game in-front of his home fans after returning from the AFCON finals in Gabon, netted his team’s opening goal in the first half before defender Acram Kakembo got the second for the Arua based side.

    Shaban has now gone to 10 goals in the league as he also scored against Proline in his team’s 3-1 defeat last Wednesday at the Philip Omondi stadium.

    URA’s goals came in the final nine minutesof the game, one of them scored by Sam Sekitto in the 81st minute. Robert Mukongotya got the other for the tax payers.

    At Lugogo, Police FC edged home side Proline 1-0 in the televised match (Azam TV). Both goalkeepers Kenyi Said (Proline) and Yasin Mugabi ( Police FC) saved penalties during the game. Police’s Hood Kaweesa missed the spot kick while Bayo Fahad for Proline.

    Yasin Mugume scored the game’s solitary goal.

     

     

     

  • FIFA Connect: Verification exercise gets under way to collect data of all football stakeholders in Uganda

    FIFA Connect: Verification exercise gets under way to collect data of all football stakeholders in Uganda

    The data verification exercise of all football stakeholders in Uganda under the FIFA Connect programme got underway on Monday. The exercise will be conducted by FUFA trained data verifying officers under the office of the CEO and Competitions Department.

    Click Verification Schedule-Stakeholders for full programme of verification exercise

    In two separate communications (Circulars- 1050 sent on 14th Dec, 2016 and a reminder on circular 1054 dated 9th Feb, 2017) to the various stakeholders including FUFA’s 33 members, the exercise will help collect data of all clubs and their officials in Uganda at all levels.

    Part of the communication signed by FUFA CEO reads;

    ‘The exercise will commence on Monday 13th February, 2017 throughout the country according to the schedules released by FUFA. The exercise will be conducted by FUFA data verifying officers to collect information of all clubs, club officials, coaches, players and referees’

     

    FUFA team trained in Botswana April, 2016

    The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe attended a specialized workshop on the FIFA connect programme in Botswana that saw Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe send representatives. The hosts-Botswana also sent in attendants.

    The workshop was aimed to improve in the areas of record keeping and database collection for proper management by FIFA MAs.

    The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (M) and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe (R) attending the FIFA Connect worksho in Botswana early last year.

  • Beach Soccer: Ben Ocen nets 6 goals for MUBS on day 2 of the 2nd round action

    Beach Soccer: Ben Ocen nets 6 goals for MUBS on day 2 of the 2nd round action

    Pepsi National Beach Soccer League results 12th Feb, 2017

    Monsoon Group

    Mengo Hospital 4-9 St Lawrence 
    Goals: Mengo: Daniel Gabi, Katende Wilson, Tony Kawagga (2), St Lawrence: Swalleh Kiggundu (2), Kalyowa Emmanuel (2) , Murungi Raymond  (2), Maurice Luyiima
    Ms Sand Lions 2-5 Real Galacticos 

    Goals: Sand Lions: Mawanda Fahadi, Yusuf Jolooba, Galacticos: Kiwanuka Julius, Dhino Moses (2),  Mugerwa Musa, Serukwaya Dennis

    KIU 2-4 Stomers 
    Goals: KIU; Eshioke Isaac, Kyobe Ssempa, Stormers: Mugema Julius, Dudu Ramadhan, Magwari Ronald, George Okecho

    Hurriken Group

    Muteesa 1 Royal University 5-4 YMCA
    Goals: Muteesa: Rulinda Julius (2), Luboyera Hassan (2), Sengendo Deo, YMCA: Muganga Douglas (3), Muwawu Faizal
    Talented 1-10 MUBS
    Goals: Talented; Ssekandi John, MUBS; Ben Ocen (6),  Elvis Kassujja (2), Frank Bomboka, Zimula Julius
    IUEA 1-8 Nkumba Select 
     Goals: IUEA; David Mawa, Nkumba Select; Lukooki Jessey 2,  Ssenteza Kassim, David Awori (3), Byaruhanga Rica (2)
    Day 1 of 2nd round 15th January, 2017
    Hurriken Group
    MUBS 6-9 YMCA 
    Muteesa 1 Royal Univ 1-4 Nkumba Select 
    Dalumba International 4-3 Talented 
    Monsoon group 
    Stomers 3-2 Ms Sand Lions 
    Real Galacticals 3-8 St Lawrence University
  • FUFA Women’s Cup: Ikwaput nets a brace to eject rivals Eastern Heroes

    FUFA Women’s Cup: Ikwaput nets a brace to eject rivals Eastern Heroes

    Full Results from elimination round of the FUFA Women’s cup

    Olila Women FC 2-0 Eastern Heroes

     Rines FC 1-2 She Mak ST

     Kakungulu Memorial 1-0 Uganda Martyrs

    Kawempe Muslim JT 1-0 Gadhafi Integrated

    Olila Women,Kakungulu Memorial and Kawempe Muslim Junior Team advance to the Round of 16

    Fazila Ikwaputs’s brace helped Olila Women FC beat rivals Eastern Heroes while Taju Nambozo also netted twice to see She Mak get past Rines SS and Kakukngulu Memorial eliminated Uganda Matyrs after a solitary goal from Nowellin Namiiro.

    Kawempe Muslim Junior team got the better of eternal rivals Gadahfi Integrated courtesy of a Stella Musubika’s goal.

    Teams through to the next stage will be drawn with those that got byes into the round of 16. The teams that got byes are; Kawempe Muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals, Mutesa I Royal University, Kampala Queens, Buikwe She Red Stars, Ajax Queens, Garfford Ladies and She Corporates.

    This is the iaugural FUFA Women’s cup played on a knock-out basis.

    Fixtures for 18th February 2017

    Alleluya Women Vs King James

    Mwanda Foundation Vs Taggy High School

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from Kakungulu vs Uganda Martyrs match 

  • AUPL: Sc Villa held again, Bright Stars get maiden away win of season as Jinja SS beats Sadolin

    AUPL: Sc Villa held again, Bright Stars get maiden away win of season as Jinja SS beats Sadolin

    Azam Uganda Premier League results-Sunday 12th Feb, 2017

    Lweza FC 1-2 Bright Stars FC (Goals: Fred Segujja, Opejo John Kokas-Bright Stars, John Kisakye for Lweza)

    Sadolin 0-2 Kirinya Jinja SS (Goals: George Senkaaba-2 )

    JMC Hippos 1-1 Sc Villa Jogoo (Goals: Emma Okwi-Villa, Hassan Musana -JMC)

    Referee Robert Doney with ball between legs for a photo moment with other match officials and two captains just before Sadolin hosted Kirinya Jinja SS at Namboole stadium on Sunday. Jinja SS won 2-0.

    MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars FC players celebrating one of their goals against Lweza FC on Sunday. 

     

     

     

     

     

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Vipers keeps clean sheet against Moroni at Namboole

    CAF Confederation Cup: Vipers keeps clean sheet against Moroni at Namboole

    Ugandan representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup Vipers SC kep a clean sheet against Volcan Club de Moroni of Comoros on Saturday at Mandela National Stadium.

    Vipers making their second successive appearance on the continent but in a different competition, once again kept their nerves to pick a result they will carry into the retrun leg ina  week’s time.

    Fufa.co.ug captured the moments from the match. Enjoy the pictorial.

    Vipers starting XI: Watenga Ismael (GK), Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Shafik Bakaki, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa (Ibrahim Kayiwa), Kezironi Kizito (Onekalit), Erisa Ssekisambu (Brian Kakaire), Tony Odur

  • FUFA Big League: Masavu sees off Nyamityobora in Entebbe

    FUFA Big League: Masavu sees off Nyamityobora in Entebbe

    FUFA Big League Results-Thursday 9th Feb, 2017

    • Synergy 4-0 Kataka (Goals: Solomon Okwalinga (2), Ziwa Baker, Takap George Vincent
    • Paidha Black Angels vs Simba (Simba never travelled for the match), the FUFA Competitions Committee will take a decision based on a referee’s report)
    • Kira United 2-1 Busia Fisheries (not played to completion),  FUFA Competitions Committee will take a decision based on a referee’s report). 
    • Masavu 2-0 Nyamityobora (Goals: Onesmus Andama, Dumba Sadara)

    Friday 10th Feb, 2017: Sporting United vs Ndejje United at Lango Sports Ground, Lira

  • FIFA sends message of condolence following the loss of Segwanga Musisi

    The President of the world soccer governing body FIFA Gianni Infantino has sent a message of condolence to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following the death of Mzee Kezekiah Segwanga Musisi on Saturday night. Segwanga was FUFA President from 1972-1974.

    The message dated 8th February was signed by Infantino.

    Part of the message reads;

    ‘Please accept my deepest condolences on hearing of the passing away of former FUFA President, CECAFA founder and life member Kezekiah Segwanga Musisi.

    On behalf of the members of the International football community, i should be grateful if you could extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

    We hope that, in some way, our words of support may help bring a little bit of peace and solace in this time of sadness’

    Segwanga Musisi was laid to rest on Tuesday in Nakasajja.