M#	Grp	Day	Date	HOME	SC	Vs	SC	AWAY	Venue	Time
1	E	Thursday	15/09/2016	Paidha Black Angels		v		Maroons FC	Barokoro-Zombo	4:00PM
2	E	Thursday	15/09/2016	Busia Fisheries		v		Simba FC	Madibira-Busia	4:00PM
3	E	Thursday	15/092016	Sporting United		v		Moroto United	Lango sports Grd	4:00PM
4	E	Thursday	15/09/2016	Doves All Stars		v		Kyambogo FC	Barifa-Arua	4:00PM
5	R	Thursday	15/09/2016	Kireka United FC		v		Boma Young FC	Namboole-Out	4:00PM
6	R	Thursday	15/09/2016	Mbarara City FC		v		Entebbe FC	Kakyeka-Mbarara	4:00PM
7	R	Thursday	15/09/2016	Baza Holdings FC		v		Airtel Kitara FC	Kawempe moslem	4:00PM
8	R	Thursday	15/09/2016	Kataka FC		v		Nyamityobora FC	Mbale Municipal	4:00PM
9	R	Thursday	15/09/2016	Masavu FC		v		Synergy FC	Katabi Grd-Entebbe	4:00PM
10	E	Thursday	15/09/2016	Artland Katale		v		Ndejje University FC	Kamuli	4:00PM
11	E	Saturday	17/09/2016	Bright Light FC		v		Moroto United	Uganda Tech College-Lira	4:00PM
12	R	Saturday	17/09/2016	Hope Doves FC		v		Water FC	Wankulukuku	4:00PM
13	E	Saturday	17/09/2016	Doves All Stars		v		Maroons FC	Barifa-Arua	4:00PM
14	E	Saturday	17/09/2016	Paidha Black Angels		v		Kyambogo FC	Barokoro-Zombo	4:00PM
15	E	Sunday	18/09/2016	Ndejje University FC		v		Kira United	Ndejje -Luweero	4:00PM

Azam Uganda Premier League – Saturday results (10th September 2016):

• Proline 2-2 Bright Stars
• The Saints 1-2 Express
• Vipers 1-0 BUL
• JMC Hippos 1-3 URA
  
• Sadolin Paints 0-1 Police
• Lweza 0-0 SC Villa
• Soana 1-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S

 

Uganda Revenue Authority football club earned their first victory of the current Azam Uganda Premier League premier league with a 3-1 away win against Jinja Municipal Council at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

After falling to Walter Bankene’s goal in the 7th minute, the tax collectors’ side regrouped for the better in the second half.

Goals from Ronald Kigongo, new boy Robert Mukongottya and Samuel Ssekitto’s stunning free-kick give Kefa Kisala and James Odoch some smiles after three opening draws to the season.

Police also won away from home 1-0 at Sadolin Paints – thanks to Anthony Bongole’s goal in the second half.

The goal came moments after the home side had missed a penalty through team captain Ronald Lukungu.

Elsewhere, Erisa Ssekisambu scored at Nakivubo stadium in Vipers’ 1-0 triumph against visiting BUL from Jinja.

Express won 2-1 over The Saints at Bombo Army Military stadium. Herman Nteza Wasswa and John Ssemazzi scored for Express as Ivan Kiweewa got The Saints’ consolation.

16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa Jogoo were held to a goal-less draw against the fast improving Lweza at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The league takes a 10 day’s break as Uganda plays host to the CECAFA Women championship that kicks off this Sunday at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Azam Uganda Premier League: Match Day 3 (6^th September 2016)

• Uganda Revenue Authority Vs Vipers – Mehta Stadium, Lugazi (Live on Azam T.V) – 4 p.m
• BUL Vs. The Saints – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
• Express Vs Onduparaka – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:30 p.m)
• KCCA Vs Soana – Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo (4:30 p.m)
• Bright Stars Vs Lweza – Champions Stadium, Mwerewe (4:30 p.m)
• Kirinya-Jinja S.S Vs Sadolin Paints – Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe – Jinja (4:30 p.m)
• SC Villa Jogoo Vs Jinja Municipal Council Hippos – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)
• Police Vs Proline – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso (4:30 p.m)

 

Football fans across the country will switch focus to the domestic scene when the top flight Azam Uganda Premier League returns this Tuesday with match day three fixtures.

Eight games will be played in Kampala, Mukono (Lugazi), Wakiso and Jinja districts on Tuesday, 6th September 2016.

The live game on Television (Azam T.V) is that clash involving Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) playing host to Vipers at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.

This is one fixture that URA is targeting to turn around their fortunes having drawn the first two games of the season.

Vipers on the other side of the cylinder have earned a draw (1 all against Bright Stars on match day one) and a resounding 4-0 victory against Police in the subsequent match day two.

With the timely return of team Skipper Nicholas Wadada, fresh from the Uganda Cranes successful AFCON fixture against Comoros, Vipers have the ammunition, team leader and one passionate player ready to drive the rest.

Other Vipers players who were on the Uganda Cranes team; Kezironi Kizito and goalkeeper Isma Watenga are two other inspirational players for team Vipers.

The primary task to look for goals for team Vipers will definitely be bestowed upon the lead forwards Tonny Odur and Musa Esenu.

On the hand, URA used the international break optimally as they played and a won two friendly matches against Entebbe and Mulago 4-2 and 6-0 respectively.

Midfielder Feni Ali, Ronald Kigongo, Villa Oromchan and recently cleared Bogota are the sure cards for tax collectors.

Reigning league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) host Soana at the Phillip Omondi Stadium.

Former KCCA assistant coach Sam Ssimbwa faces his previous pay masters after he secured the head coaching job last month.

KCCA’s Ivan Ntege, Timothy Awany and Geofrey Sserunkuma are back to the club after serving the national team with diligence and the deserved commitment in the Kenya International build up as well as the AFCON group D qualifier against Comoros on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Fred Kajoba returns to the Fero Mobile and Lato Milk sponsored Bright Stars team bench as they entertain Lweza.

The main man for team Bright Stars is Fred Ssegujja who has so far scored in the club’s previous two games – against Vipers and Onduparaka.

The Red Eagles – Express is at home to Arua club Onduparaka at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku in a game the latter’s two coaching staff Moses Oloya (goalkeeping coach) and former Uganda Cranes midfielder Livingstone Mbabazi (assistant coach) are expected to officially start work.

Sports Club Villa Jogoo plays at the new home of the season, Mandela National stadium against Jinja Municipal Council Hippos.

SC Villa won their two build up matches in the break against Natete Select (1-0) and Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Nkozi 6-2.

Deo Sserwadda’s coached team has crafty left winger Vitalis Abdulmalick Tabu, team captain Mike Sserumaga, Yesseri Waibi with an option of a dice throw between Ashadu Bugembe and Yasin Mugabi to pick who starts in the goal posts.

JMC Hippos looks forward the effective magic left foot of Viane Ssekajugo to torment the Jogoo backline that has Joseph Nsubuga, Ibrahim Kiyembi, Bernard Muwanga and Yesseri Waibi at left back.

Away in Jinja, football fans will be spoilt for choice on whether to follow proceedings at Kakindu where BUL hosts Moses Basena’s The Saints or to make the short journey across of two to the hilly suburb of Bugembe – a venue confirmed to host the derby match between league debutants Kirinya – Jinja S.S and Sadolin Paints.

Both K-Jinja S.S and Sadolin Paints host their matches at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe town.

Meanwhile, Police in a bid to recover fully from the 4-0 humiliating loss to Vipers on match day two will play Proline at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.

Police looks to the industrious play from Sadat Kyambadde, Paul Hasule’s son Edwin Hasule in the middle of the pack, forwards Anthony ‘Cassano’ Bongole and the ever fresh human sky scrapper Peter ‘Crounch’ Ssenyonjo for inspiration.

Proline, fresh from a camp at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru hope Edrisa ‘Torres’ Lubega, one of the Uganda Cranes players used for the Kenya international build up finally finds his right scoring boots of old.

Enjoy the games.

2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 2 fixtures: Tuesday 23rd August 2016

• Bright stars vs Onduparaka – Champions stadium, Mwererwe 4pm live on Azam TV
• JMC Hippos vs Kirinya Jinja SS -Kakindu stadium -4:30pm
• Lweza vs KCCA -Muteesa II stadium -4:30pm
• Proline vs Express – Phillip Omondi stadium 4:30pm
• Sadolin Paints vs. SC Villa -Kyabazinga stadium -4:30pm
• Vipers vs. Police -Nakivubo stadium -4:30pm
• Soana vs. The Saints – Kavumba Recreation centre – 4:30pm
• URA vs. BUL -Mehta stadium, Lugazi – 4:30pm

 

Following a successful start of the Azam Uganda Premier League last Friday with eight match day fixtures, action continues once again on Tuesday with round two.

On Friday, there were eight goals scored in eight outings with just two victories registered.

The menu of Tuesday looks enticing more especially that clubs have had a feel of the action already.

Defending champions, KCCA makes the short trip to Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku for a date against Lweza.

KCCA’s prime target is to make it two out of two having defeated Jinja Municipal Council Hippos 2-1 on match day one.

Lweza on the other hand wants to make quick amends having fallen to the Red Eagles – Express 2-1 in the Wankulukuku derby.

The onus and goal scoring expectations for team KCCA will once against be on veteran center forward Geofrey Sserunkuma accompanied by youngsters Derrick Nsibambi and Paul Mucureezi.

Lweza looks forward to the goal scoring form of Karim Ndugwa, who managed to score the first goal of the new season.

Elsewhere, Vipers host Police at Nakivubo stadium. Both clubs drew in the last game.

Vipers recovered to score against Bright Stars as Police held 16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa Jogoo at Kavumba stadium.

Striker Tonny Odur, fresh from Lebanon is expected to partner Musa Esenu for the much needed goals.

Meanwhile, Police will hope that veterans Peter Senyonjo and Anthony Bongole rediscover their potent weapons of old – running over the opposition and scoring.

In Jinja, the first set of derbies gets underway when Jinja Municipal Council Hippos entertains new entrants Kirinya-Jinja S.S.

The two clubs are handled by great friends – Alex Isabirye (at Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and James Odoch (JMC), both former Uganda Cranes internationals who understand each other well.

James Otim, new signing Ibrahim Kazindula and Mark Bamukyaaye are Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ sure cards.

JMC will look to the sharpness of striker Ajab Rajab Abdulrahaman, winger Viane Ssekajugo, a new signing and last season’s best defender Musa Walangalira for inspiration in the striking, midfield and defense departments respectively.

Uganda Revenue Authority hosts Bul at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi whilst Express under Alex Gitta as head coach travels to the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo to play Proline.

Gitta targets another win after defeating Lweza 2-1 in the opener.

“I want maximum points over Proline” Gitta, whose club is captained by Mike Mutyaba revealed his target ahead of the Tuesday affair.

In the live game on Azam T.V, Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars host crowd pullers, Betway funded Onduparaka FC at the Champions stadium.

Bright Stars is coached by Fred Kajoba, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach and Onduparaka is coached by Leo Adraa.

The Arua club has two Uganda U-20 stars Emmanuel Olinga (midfielder) and Muhammed Shaban (striker) whose presence always dictates the terms in the teams they play for.

Bright Stars looks forward to the oozing experience of Fred Segujja, Baker Lukooya and goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato for magic at home.

 

May the best clubs win.

 

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the KCCA vs JMC Hippos game at the Phillip Omondi stadium on the opening day of the  AUPL 2016/17 season. KCCA won the well attended fixture 2-1 that was also shown live on Azam T.V

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The 2016 Buganda Masaza Football tournament final was held at the Mandela National Stadium on Saturday.

Buddu Ssaza overcame Gomba 5-4 on  penalties after a one all draw in normal time to win their maiden title since the inception of the tournament in 2005.

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo joined the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi Buganda Kingdom Premier Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom Sports Minister, Owek. Henry Ssekabembe and many other dignitaries among the high profile guest list for the well attended final.

‘It was a great final and both teams had fantastic players. We hope to see the same fans back for the game between Uganda Cranes and Comoros on 4th Sept’  said FUFA President.

‘Ugandan football is incomplete without Buganda Kingdom who produced the first Chairman of FUFA. Sir Daudi Chwa II did a great job in supporting football in Uganda’ added Eng. Magogo.

FUFA supported the tournament right from the initial stages with a donation of 100 balls, provision of qualified referees and advisory services.

Lawrence Ssonko, a former student at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono headed home Mikidadi Ssenyonga’s curling corner kick in the 20th minute to give Gomba, who has won this event a record three times in the lead.

Blessed Sacrament Kimanya secondary school student, Robert Mukongonttya equalized ten minutes later.

There were no further goals from either sides and the day’s referee, Brian Miiro Nsubuga, a FIFA referee called for penalties straight away to determine the winner.

In the tense but interesting shoot out, Buddu who lost 5-0 to Singo in the 2015 edition, this time round won 5-4 in penalties.

Arnold Sembuya, Geliga Atendele, captain Shakidu Mbaziira, Steven Muwawo and Robert Mukongottya all scored Buddu.

However, Marida Kuteesa had missed his kick from the penalty spot.

On the other hand, enterprising midfielder Ivan Sserubiri, Nicholas Kabonge, Edward Satro Mayanja, Joshua Kalisa and Ali Hassan Luboyera successfully converted for Gomba.

Unfortunately, Ponsiano Segonja and Mikadadi Ssenyonga watched on in disbelief as they blasted wide their kicks.

“FUFA remains committed to support football from the grassroot level with tournaments such as the Masaza cup in all Kingdoms of the country” Eng. Magogo stated in an earlier interview.

Grassroot tournaments are famous for breeding raw talents that are later assimilated into the normal football system from the 5th division through to the FUFA Big league and the Azam Uganda Premier League and finally to the national teams (Junior teams and the senior national side – Uganda Cranes).

All Buganda Masaza Football Winners:

2004 – Gomba

2005 – Mawokota

2006- Kooki

2007 – Mawokota

2008 –  Kyadondo

2009 – Gomba

2010 – Not Held

2011 – Buluri

2012 – Buleemezi

2013 – Mawokota

2014 – Gomba

2015 –  Ssingo

2016 – Buddu

 

The FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop successfully concluded at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala on Thursday.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated world’s football body for facilitating the four day workshop that is intended to plan for the future of Uganda’s football in the next four years.

“I am grateful to FIFA for all the support. Our sincere appreciation goes to the FIFA president, Giovanni Infantino for all the endeavors undertaken to see the future of Uganda’s football bright” Eng. Moses Magogo said at the closing ceremony.

Participants who attended the workshop were FUFA Executive committee members, FUFA Heads of Department, players and referee representatives, State House, Government officials, Uganda Premier league officials, club officials and other stake holders.

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan, from the United Kingdom was joined by two other FIFA officials (Patrick Onyango and Govinden Thondoo) in facilitating the four day’s workshop.

The workshop centered on key areas of development of strategic goals,  creating that vital team environment, situation analysis, creation of strategic goals, group sessions (discussing strategic goals) and introduction of objectives vis-a-vis goals.

Before the start of business on day three, there was a minute of silence for Former Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President Joao Havelange who died on Tuesday at the age of 100 years in Rio De Janiero.

FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Suubi Watson was the main workshop coordinator.

MAIN PHOTO:  FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by head of sports in State Norah Nassimbwa hand over the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey to the workshop instructors after the closing ceremony on Thursday.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The on-going FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala continued successfully on the third day.

Participants attending the workshop are FUFA Executive committee members, FUFA Heads of Department, players and referee representatives, Government officials, Uganda Premier league officials, club officials and other stake holders.

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan, from the United Kingdom is joined by two other FIFA officials (Patrick Onyango and Govinden Thondoo) in facilitating the four day’s workshop.

Day three centered on areas of development of strategic goals, creation of strategic goals, group sessions (discussing strategic goals) and introduction of objectives vis-a-vis goals.

The final day’s work will be wrapped up on Thursday.

The media has been therefore invited to cover the closing ceremony at 10 a.m on Thursday – KUKU Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.

MAIN PHOTO: Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan illustrates during one of the sessions on day four of the FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov is the country to handle Ugandan coaches at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru for the course designed to help tacticians in the area of how to handle youth footballers.

Over 30 coaches have been camping in Njeru since Monday this week with the closing ceremony slated for this Friday.

The coaches will form a pool from which they will be allocated to the FUFA U-17 Juniors League next season.

FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima is optimistic the course will change the face of the game in Uganda.

‘This is an important course because we have been experiencing problems when it comes to developing youth football in Uganda. The future of any professional player is determined at a youthful hence the need  for qualified coaches at the tender age. FIFA and FUFA are supporting this area’

The course is part of FUFA’s long term project and planning on improving the football technical set up in the country with an eye on  Project Cameroon 2019 .

Participants:  Mbowa Baker (Proline), Lule Mathias (Forever Academy), Edward Kalungi (Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga), Bogere Abbey (Kirinya-Jinja SS), Mukatabala Paul, Waku Swaibu, Bogere Steven (Artland Katale), Wanyana Christine (U-20 Women, Kibuli SS Women FC), Byaruhanga Peter (Tokarova Academy), Waswa Bbosa (Express FC), Odoch James (JMC Hippos FC), Mutyaba Bashir, Tumusiime Vincent (Kampala University), Serunjogi Robert (St Mary’s), Lutalo Hamza (Super Cubs), Mwera Jimmy Kintu (Uganda Christian University), Magala James, Ssebagala Frank, (Simba), Mugerwa Francis (Bright Stars FC), Bulega Faridah (Crested Cranes Assistant Coach), Daba Musafiri Abdul-Samadu (Sadolin Paints FC), Mbekeka Oliver, Waswa Richard (Vipers), Makanga Peter (Edgars Youth Program), Mawa Haruna, Onen Peter (BUL FC), Kaziba Edward, Lobbo Christopher (Sc Villa), Kaddu Badru Mukasa (KCCA FC), Mark Twinamasiko

MAIN PHOTO: Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov (3rd from Left) with Ugandan coaches. FUFA is determined to improve the levels of coaches in the country.