Proline FC defeated Arua based Onduparaka FC 3-1 in the Azam Uganda Premier League match played at the Philip Omondi stadium in Lugogo.
It was the only league game at this level played on Wednesday afternoon.
Ceasar Okhuti returning at the same pitch having played for KCCA FC following his move from Express FC early last year before heading back to West Nile missed a penalty.
Fahad Bayo with the ball as Akram Kakembo (R) gets set to check him.
However Proline had different ideas on the day with Gift Ali, Owori David and Nelson Senkatuka netting for the home side while Muhammad Shaban-Onduparaka’s skipper got the consolation for the visiting side.
The win takes Proline to 9th position on the table with 19 points while Onduparaka FC enjoying a debut season in the top flight are 4th on 25 points.
Battle of the fittest: Kakembo and Bayo
KCCA FC are on top with 35 points from 16 outings.
Muhammad Shaban of Onduparaka tries an acrobatic kicks against Proline.
Full results of Match 16 in the Azam Uganda Premier League
Proline FC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
Express FC 1-1 The Saints
KCC 2-0 BUL
Police 2-0 Sadolin
Bright Stars 0-0 Sc Villa
Vipers 2-0 Lweza
Kirinya Jinja SS 1-1 Soana
URA 2-2 JMC Hippos
MAIN PHOTO: The beauty of scoring; Gift ‘Gigi’ Ali 3rd from Left celebrating his goal against Onduparaka. He is joined by his teammates at Lugogo. Proline won 3-1.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended a helping hand in the area of administration to one of its 33 Members-Express FC following a request by the club’s chairperson Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.
In a letter dated 26th January, 2017 and addressed to the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, the request hinged on the local football body providing the red eagles with a trained person for a six month period.
‘FUFA seconded one of its secretariat staff Ivan Kintu Bayige to play a key role on a six month period as CEO for Express FC as per the request by one of our members. We shall keep extending such services to our Member Associations depending based on requests’
FUFA has made it mandatory for any club playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League to employ a trained person (CEO) who has attended the FUFA administration courses.
Kawempe derby awaits Bright Stars vs Bazaar Holdings
Villa’s conquerors Kiboga Young to face Thunder FC in Luzira
AUPL League leaders KCCA FC have been drawn to play Lungujja Galaxy
Big League sides Kataka FC and Synergy will meet again after tomorrow’s league encouter in Masaka
Onduparaka FC from West Nile Region-hosts of the 2017 Uganda Cup final will play Mbarara in Western region
URA FC vs BUL, POlice vs The Saints are other two fixtures involving AUPL teams
The draws for the Uganda Cup Round of 32 have been conducted at FUFA House in Mengo at the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning.
Holders Vipers have been drawn against Azam Uganda Premier League counterparts Soana FC. Seeding of teams was not applied as every team stood equal chance of hosting or playing away.
Matches will start on 19th February 2017 and the exact dates for particular matches to be communicated.
Kiyemba Robert of Kiwanga United picking a ball from one of the pots during the draw. Kiwanga has been drawn to play Fortportal Boda Boda. Looking on; L-R FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa, Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The team with more goals at the end of the match shall be the winner to progress to the next round of 16 and in case of a tie (goals) at the end of the match, kicks from the penalty mark shall be applied to determine the winner.
‘The round of 32 will be played on a one leg basis where a team with the most goals will qualify to the next round. Our journey to West Nile-hosts of this year’s Uganda cup final continues with this draw’ said Ali Mwebe
Full fixtures of the Round of 32
Bright Light Vs Paidha Black Angels
Soana FC Vs SC Vipers
Water FC Vs Booma Young
Police FC Vs The Saints
Ndejje University Vs JMC Hippos
Igombe FC Vs Masavu FC
Kataka FC Vs Synergy FC
Lungujja Galaxy Vs KCCA FC
Mbarara FC Vs Onduparaka FC
FortPortal Boda Boda Vs Kiwanga United
Express FC Vs Doves All Stars
Bright Stars Vs Baza Holdings
Sadolin Paints FC Vs Agape SS
URA FC Vs BUL FC
Thunder FC Vs Kiboga Young
UCU Mbale Vs Kyetume Kyetume FC
MAIN PHOTO: Edward Kulubya-CEO of URA FC picked Vipers SC from the pot.
Azam Uganda Premier League champions KCCA kept its position at the top of the league table after a 2-0 win over Jinja side Bul FC on a day seond placed Sc Villa Jogoo dropped points against Bright Stars FC in Mwererwe.
Veteran striker Geoffrey Sserunkuma netted first for the Lugogo side as early as the 3rd minute while midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba put the last nail in Bul’s coffin in the 63rd minute of the game.
At Wankulukuku the visitors The Saints held hosts Express FC to 1 all draw with goals from newly installed skipper Ibrahin Sadam Juma in the 9th minute from a penalty spot while Godfrey Wakaza leveling matters in the 16th minute.
Azam Uganda Premier League results; Tuesday
Express FC 1-1 The Saints
KCC 2-0 BUL
Police 2-0 Sadolin
Bright Stars 0-0 Sc Villa
Vipers 2-0 Lweza
Kirinya Jinja SS 1-1 Soana
URA 2-2 JMC Hippos
Wednesday 8th Feb, 2017: Proline vs Onduparaka at Lugogo
MAIN PHOTO: Express FC new stylish left winger Sulaiman Jingo with the ball while playing against The Saints FC on Tuesday at Mutessa II stadium.
Azam Uganda Premier League returns to action after a two month first round break .
KCCA FC is looking forward to consolidate its position at the top of the league table but there will be a strong challenge from SC Villa and Onduparaka in the 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
Fixtures for match day match day 16 on 7th February 2017.
URA FC Vs JMC Hippos FC –Menta Stadium, Lugazi 4.30 pm
Express FC Vs The Saints FC-Mutesa II Stadium,Wankulukuku4.30pm
KCCA FC Vs BUL FC-Phillip Omondi Satdiun,Lugogo 4.30pm
Vipers SC Vs Lweza FC-Mandela Nationa Stadium, Nambole 4.30
Police FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC-Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium 4.30
Kirinya Jinja SSS FC Vs Soana FC-FUFA Technical Center, Njeru4.30pm
Bright Stars FC Vs SC Villa- Champions Stadium, Matugga 4pm(Live on Azam TV )
Wednesday 8th February 2017
Proline FC Vs Onduparaka FC –Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo4.30pm
The local football fraternity is in deep sorrow this weekend following the sad news of the loss of former FUFA President and CECAFA Life Member Mzee Kezekiah Segwanga Musisi who passed away last night.
On the same weekend, FUFA Executive member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel lost his wife Dorcus Anume who died this morning at Nsambaya Hospital. She was under observation by the medical team following an accident last week in Lubowa along Entebbe road. She suffered a serious injury on her spinal cord.
Musisi passes on
Segwanga Musisi was FUFA President from between 1972 and 1974. He was also a CECAFA Life member at the time of his death.
‘It is double tragedy for Ugandan football. Losing two people attached to football on the same weekend. We know how much Ugandan football has grown in leaps and bounds under the guidance of Mze Musisi. Football around this region is incomplete without Mzee Segwanga Musisi’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on receiving the news.
Dr. Ogwel loses wife
Ogwel’s wife was admitted at Nsambya Hospital following an accident last week in Lubowa. She was due for an operation on Tuesday at the same hospital but passed on this morning.
‘We know how much Ogwel’s wife has been supportive to Ugandan football. Ogwel dedicates a lot of time to football assignments and that shows you how much his wife has been supporting him’ said FUFA President who heads the Executive where Ogwel is a member.
FUFA is deeply saddened by the news and we pray that the Almighty God keeps the families of Mzee Kezekiah Segwnaga Musisi and Dr. Ogwel strong during this trying time.
Uganda Cranes goal keeper Denis Onyango has applauded FUFA’s gesture to reward him with a plot of land and believes it will go along way in inspiring and motivating youngsters to work hard.
The award to Onyango was after the South African side Mamelodi Sundown won the CAF Champions Legaue-with Onyango becoming the first Ugandan player to lift the title. The player was taken on a guided tour of the land which is located in Mukono district off the Mukono-Kayunga road by FUFA Partners Canaan Sites on Thursday afternoon. FUFA was represented by Marketing Officer Hassan Mugerwa.
Edmund Mutebi of Canaan Sites with Onyango in Mukono
Canaan Sites Sales and Marketing Manager Edmund Mutebi also made the trip where the land is located-Middleton Canaan Sites Estaes-Kiswera off Mukono-Kayunga road.
‘We are strong partners in football development and we believe this land will help Onyango use it tohis best. We want to see players happy. We partnered with FUFA to make Onyango happy after his achievements last year’ said Mutebi.
This is your land-Mutebi tells Onyango with clear directions in MukonoDeserved reward from FUFA and Canaan sites to Onyango
Onyango later proceeded to Jinja on a courtesy visit to BUL- producers of White Star Magic-official laundry partners of the Uganda Cranes.
In Jinja, Onyango who was accompanied by former Cranes player Simeone Masaba was received by BUL Marketing Manager and Leader of Customer Response Team Sankha S. Chatterjee and export head Rajdeep Chakraborty.
L-R: Masaba, Ghosh, Onynago and Sankha
They were later joined by BUL General Manager Suvrajit Ghosh who was full of praise of the Ugandan goalie and how his achievements have inspired many youths in the region.
BUL FC chairman Alias Silver(L) greeting Onyango. Masaba-a close friend to Onyango looks on.
‘We are very proud of you and your teammates. Thank you for representing the country and just know we are happy with your performance despite not making out of the group atleast after such a long time we finally made it. Just keep the spirit and continue working hard. After what we saw we believe we can still qualify again in 2019 and this time round go further’ said Ghosh
Autographing the monumental shirt which Onyango later presented to BUL top brass Ghosh and Sankha on THursday.
Onyango was presented with a token of appreciation as he also gave a signed Uganda CRAnes shirt used at the AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon as a souvenir to the company.
FUFA Club Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel has cleared 8 teams after meeting all the requirements to grant them full licence to continue playing in the AzamUganda Premier Laague.
THe handover ceremony of the licenses was held at FUFA House on Wednesday shortly before the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic addressed the media.
‘We have inspected the infrastructure and verified documents of these teams that had been issued with provisional licenses at the beginning of the 2016/17 season. We would like to confirm 8 teams that passed the exercise successfully’ said Dr. Patrcik Ogwel during the press conference.
Lweza FC ceo Pius Bamwange receives the license from Dr. Ogwel.
Police FC, Proline FC, Onduprka FC, Lweza FC, JMC Hippos, Express FC, The Saints and Sadolin Paints FC have been issued with full licenses after meeting the requirements.
KCCA FC emerged the topranked team during the exercise. Sc Villa Jogoo, Vipers, Bright Stars FC, URA, Kiriny Jinja SS, BUL and Soana met the requirements at the beginning of the season.
MAIN PHOTO: Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel handing over the license to Express FC Technical Director Mujabi at FUFA House on Wednesday.
The National Team Coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin talked of team’s experience at AFCON 2017 at the Press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday .
After qualifying, the team had a mission ahead of scorings a goal, getting a point and winning a game in the competition.
‘Though the team had a mission, lack of experience and naivety cost us a lot’ said Micho
Micho added that the three competitive matches played by the Cranes were such a good lesson which requires plenty of tuition to pay for.
Micho added that Uganda was eliminated from the competitions at the group stages in a way far from where the team wanted to be but firmly on the road to take Ugandan football to the place desired to be.
Micho further talked of the upcoming competitions which Uganda needs to prepare for-AFCON 2019, FIFA Russia 2018 World Cup and CHAN qualifiers.
‘This year we have CHAN 2018 qualifiers which is a chance to develop players who will engage in the Project Cameroon 2019 and Russia 2018 World Cup’ added Micho
He further said that Uganda is looking forward to prepare for CHAN and qualify for the 3rd consecutive time from where a couple of players will be promoted to the senior side.
Talking of the Ugandan clubs involved in CAF Competitions, the Serbian tactician said that they will give full support in a bid to see them reach the group stages to match with the National team.
‘Uganda will utilize the FIFA days for two friendly matches where new faces will appear and checked, retaining those who would have performed and others giving way’
Micho alos displelled rumours about his future saying that he still has a binding contract to honour with FUFA.
Micho concluded his speech by thanking every Ugandan from the President to the new born Ugandan for the unconditional love to the National team.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic (M) during the pres conference on Wednesday at FUFA House. FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and Rogers Byamukama (R) also attended.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo adressed the media today at FUFA House in Mengo. In his speech fufa.co.ug captured some of the excerpts and also gives you the full text. The FUFA President appreciated efforts from various people as below;
HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, The Hon Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni for the moral and financial support to FUFA. We couldn’t achieved anything without this support.
The Right Honourable Speaker, Mama Rebecca Kadaga and the entire Parliament of Uganda for the recognition, attendance and financial Support.
The Minister of State for Sports, the Department of Sports and NCS tirelessly worked with us in this campaign and together we gained a lot of experience. I recognize all the support we received from various government institutions and staff in particular State House, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
The FIFA President, FIFA, CAF President and CAF for financial and organizational support we recieved
The FUFA Executive Committee, the FUFA Delegates, the FUFA Staff, the Club Chairmen, the Referees, the Coaches, the Clubs, UPL board and Staff, and the entire football internal stakeholders who supported the plans and programmes.
The Technical Team of the Uganda Cranes headed by Coach Milutin Sredojevic and the gallant players for the fight in the qualifiers and final tournament.
Airtel the Official Sponsors of the Uganda Cranes, Nile Special, BIDCO, NIC, ECOBANK, AZAM, COCA COLA and all other clubs and football sponsors.
The Media for the role of the 4th The positive criticism helped us improve; the unjustified propaganda motivated us to work harder. In general there was a huge improvement in the support we got from the media compared to the previous campaigns. Many of you have covered your first ever AFCON finals and you must have learnt a lot more just like us.
Ugandans and those who support Uganda for the love. Starting from those who watch the league matches at all levels to those who come to Namboole. FUFA highly appreciates the fans that travelled to Gabon and also those who remained home and followed us on TV. I will never forget 2 emotional moments in our engagement with the fans; In Abu Dhabi where Ugandans lay in the way of the bus carrying the team to stadium for the match against Slovakia and when we got out in Entebbe on returned and found thousands of fans waiting in the middle of the night for the team that had not progressed beyond the group stage. I thank all those fans whom we find us and they congratulate us because they indeed appreciate the work in progress. Radio Simba did a wonderful job in mobilizing the fans that turned up on Friday when the team returned home from Gabon.
FUFA President also talked about the possibility of hosting the 2025 AFCON finals but that would need alot of support and green light from Government.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Cranes coach Micho and Executive Ciommmittee member Rogers Byamukama during the weekly press conference onWednesday at FUFA House.
FUFA has confirmed that a press conference will be held on Wednesday 1st February 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo in relation to the 2017 AFCON in Gabon.
Uganda Cranes returned home on Friday morning after taking part in the AFCON finals for the first time in 39 years.
‘The press conference will handle all matters about the Uganda Cranes participation in the AFCON finals and the future plans’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic will address the media on that day.
Mr Mclead Peter Kenneth is to jet in the country on Friday 27th January 2017 with an assignment by CAF to inspect the Phillip Omondi (KCCA FC) and St Mary’s Stadia (Vipers FC) .
Both KCCA FC and Vipers FC presented the above mentioned stadia as their home grounds to host the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively.
Ian will do the inspection of St Mary’s in the morning and Phillip Omondi Stadium later in the afternoon on Saturday 28th January 2017.
The stadia belong to the two clubs mentioned and FUFA received interest from the clubs to host their CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup from their hence the onward inspection.
KCCA host Angola’s Primero Agosto on February 10th 2017 and SC Vipers will host Volcan De Moron ob 11th February 2017.
The Speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga is in Gabon ahead of Uganda Cranes match against Egypt at Port Gentil on Saturday night.
She arrived at the Leon Mba International Airport in Libreville on Friday evening.
‘We expect the Speaker to fly to Port Gentil on Saturday morning where she will meet the players and other team officials’ Ahmed Hussein, the FUFA spokesman confirmed the visit.
‘The Speaker is an ardent follower and lover of football-especially Uganda Cranes. She rallied behind the team when prepapring for the final qualification game against Comoros in 2016 and the team won’ added Hussein.
‘She will also talk to the players and officials with a word of inspiration or two’.
Uganda takes on Egypt on Saturday night in a group D match.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received a certificate of registration to continue running the most popular sport in the country.
The certificate was handed over to FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Executive Committee Member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel and FUFA Legal officer Denis Lukambi by the NCS Chairman, Technical Hajji Zubair Galiwango at Lugogo.
‘The certificate of registration issued to FUFA shows what we have been sensitizing people about the rightful owners of the game in the country. The issuance of the certificate is good news to the 33 Members of FUFA’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘We need to continue with our programmes as the public expects a lot from us. Our five year strategic plan approved by the Assembly in Luweero is what we are following for execution’ added Hussein
‘FUFA would like to thank the Government through the National council of sports and Ministry of lands, Housing and Urban Development, senior Executive members and our legal team that has done a wonderful job during this process.
The issuance of the certificate buries almost any hopes of glimmer by any individuals or disgruntled groups who were claiming legality to run football in Uganda.
Here are Milutin Sredojevic’s post match press conference quotes at Stade Port Gentil after Uganda Cranes fell to Ghana on Tuesday 17th January, 2017
‘WE SHALL GIVE 200% AGAINST EGYPT ON SATURDAY’
We have not been here for 39 years. In the first half, we had what I call stage fright.
We committed a mistake that I cannot explain and Andrew Ayew scored from the penalty.
At halftime, we needed to awaken the players so that they believe we can play in tournaments like this.
We made a risk at the latter stages playing 3-2-5 but it didn’t work. I am very proud of my team and will not look for individual mistakes. My team has shown that we have the technical and physical ability but we still have to work more.
We will play against giants Egypt and Mali and we will make sure to give 200% of our efforts.
Micho at the post match press conference with Ghana coach Avram Grany
We came with a mission to prove that we did not qualify by accident, and I believe we showed that.
We showed that we can play even for more than 90 minutes.
But sometimes there are some naive mistakes may be because of the pressure of being a goal down.
I have learnt that at this level of competition we cannot make silly mistakes like what we have done and we will not do that against Egypt and Mali.
We have done everything to get a good result and this has been a great lesson for my players.
We showed that we are capable playing against the best in Africa.
I congratulate Ghana who are always a top team in Africa. We will have two key players Murshid Juuko and Khalid Aucho back from suspension and I believe we shall get better against Egypt.
Uganda Cranes enjoyed a second successive full training on Sunday but on a different stadium from the one used on Saturday night.
Cranes in Gabon for the Total 2017 AFCON Finals, used Stade Tchengue stadium which is opposite the main stadium for Tuesday’s game against Ghana.
Faruku Miya (M) getting close to the ball during training on Sunday morning.
All Cranes players were fully involved except for experienced Denis Iguma who was taken to hospital for an appointment with the dentist due to a problematic tooth.
Iguma later took part in the mandatory CAF briefing for the Uganda Cranes 35 contingent on media, marketing, security and refereeing ahead of Tuesday’s game.
L-R Goalkeeper Robert Odongkara, Godfrey Walusimbi and Geoffrey Sserunkuma in training
The official photo shoot in the same jersey (red shirts, black shorts) to be used in Cranes opening match for the players was also conducted at the Hotel Du Parc where the team is accommodated.
Shortly after the training Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic was optimistic of Uganda Cranes chances.
Uganda Cranes players stretching as part of the training session on Sunday
‘We are here on merit. We have a huge following and suport from our people back home in Uganda. Let’s wait and see what happens on Tuesday but we are edging closer to a very historic day after 39 years without taking part in the AFCON finals’ said Micho.
Time for refreshments after training
Uganda Cranes skipper Geoffrey Massa said his teammates are more than ready.
‘The two training sessions have opened our eyes and we keep learning each passing day. We are here on a mission. Games between Uganda and Ghana are always closely contested’ said Massa.
Uganda Cranes will conduct the final training session on Monday morning at 11 O’clock at Stade Sogara-not main stadium for Tuesday’s game.
The local organizing Committee has already communicated to all Group D teams-Uganda, Ghana, Egypt and Mali that the main stadium will not be used as per usual rules and regulations.
However schedules have been released for all teams to conduct familiarization tours of the Main stadium for Uganda Cranes it will be at 6.15pm Local time in Gabon).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes and Tusker FC defender Shafik Batambuze with the ball during Sunday’s training session at the Stade Tchengue in Port Gentil. Nicholas Wadada and Kizito Luwagga featuring on the same team during training were closing in one Batambuze. Tony Mawejje in pink top is monitoring the situation.
