FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: League Football

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): Sporting United or Proline await promotion

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): Sporting United or Proline await promotion

    Second Division (FUFA Big League) playoffs:

    1st Match: Sporting United 2-1 Masavu 
    2nd Match: Proline 0 (4) – 0 (2) Ndejje University 

    Final-Day: Sunday, 22nd May 2016

    Third-place Match: Sporting United vs. Proline (1:30 p.m)

    Final: Onduparaka vs. Kirinya-Jinja S.S, 3:30 p.m

    Phase one of the well  attended Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Big League play-offs have been successfully played on Thursday at Nakivubo Stadium.

    Sporting United from Lira beat Entebbe based Masavu 2-1 in the first game that started at 1:30 p.m.

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    A section of fans at the Nakivubo Stadium pavilion

    The Lira club took a 2-0 lead by the half way mark courtesy of Denis Omedi  Medinho and Emmy Ongom goals in the 6th and 27th minutes respectively.

    Onesmas Andama pulled a goal back for Masavu through a well converted penalty in the 65th minute after Goddy Ayo had handled the ball in the forbidden area.

    In the second game on the day, Ndejje University and Proline played to a goal-less draw in normal time.

    Post match penalties swung in the favour of Proline 4-2.

    Proline captain, Simon Mbaziira, Ibrahim Kidega, Joseph Mandela and Fahad Bayo all scored their kicks from the penalty mark.

    Steven Ategeka and Albert Mugisa managed to scored for Ndejje University before Proline goalkeeper (also U-20 goalie), Saidi Keni saved efforts from Tonny Kasujju and second half subsistute Ronald Kiiza.

    The final day of the play-offs will be held on Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.

    Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.

    Team sheets:

    Sporting United XI:

    Steven Odong (G.K), James Abaca, Shaban Ebuni, Meddy Mohammed, Walter Egang, Emmanuel Okwir, Denis Medinho Omedi, Goddy Ayo, Emmy Ongom, Dickens Okwi, Ronny Okulu

    Subs:

    Saddam Ogwang, Stephen Okwang, Adams Mukulu, Godfrey Mugisha, Richard Bandura, Walter Odongo, Patience Luka

    Masavu F.C XI:

    Godwin Buule (G.K), Moses Kiggundu, Hakim Ssekito, Lawrence Bakiranze, Douglas Muganga, Sulaiman Majanjalo, Fred Umon, Musa Kayondo, Peter Lumolo, Charles Odeke, Onesmas Andama

    Subs:
    Yusuf Wasswa (G.K), Abasi Kateregga, Henry Kiwanuka, Thomas Hire, Yasin Ssali, Kenneth Tumusiime, Robert Sentongo

    Match Officials:

    Ali Kaddu (Center Referee), Musa Balikowa (1st Assistant Referee), Michael Okwi, (2nd Assistant Referee) Dennis Batte (4th official)

    Proline XI:

    Keni Saidi (G.K), Emmanuel Asiku, Simon Namwanja, Ibrahim Ssendi, Dennis Makoba, David Kamista, Simon Mbaziira, Joseph Mandela, Ali Gift, Edrisa Lubega, Fahad Bayo

    Subs: Nasser Lwamunda (G.K), Joshua Okiror Ocen, Ibrahim Nsubuga, Hanny Asiimwe, Solomon Wafula, Ibrahim Kidega, Robert Wasswa

    Officials: Baker Mbowa (Manager), Richard Luyima (Coach), Muhammed Ssenyondo

    Ndejje University XI:

    Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Ronald Owiny, Tonny Kasujju, Abdallah Mwima, Ronald Odokonyero, Rogers Buluba, Erisa Lutaaya, Albert Mugisa, Stephen Ategeka, Anwar Ntege, Samuel Matovu

    Subs: David Odoch (G.K), Hamdan Muwonge, Ronald Kiiza, Edward Kabona, Alfred Onek, Steven Ayo, Pascal Irasa

    Officials: Dennis Batte (Center Referee), Ronald Katenya (Assistant Referee 1), Issa Masembe (Assistant Referee 2) and Ali Kaddu (Reserve Referee)

  • FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA releases guidelines for application

    FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA releases guidelines for application

    Since Federation of Uganda Football Associations implementing the new system adopted by the 64th FIFA Congress that abolished football agents and replaced them with Intermediaries, FUFA continues to encourage all those willing to follow the right procedure

    FUFA Transfer Matching system Manager, also the competitions director, Ali Mwebe confirmed that the various stakeholders have welcomed the new rules and regulations about the Intermediaries that will replace the previous Player’s Agents Regulations.

    Mwebe noted;

    FIFA requires all its Member Associations to regulate and register anyone who intends to carry out Intermediary activities as defined in both the FIFA and FUFA regulations on working with Intermediaries with effect from 1st April, 2015.

    We therefore call upon all individuals and companies wishing to conduct any Intermediary activity as defined under FUFA Regulations on working with Intermediaries including entering into a representation contract with a client to register with FUFA by 30th June, 2016 at 5:00 pm East African Standard Time.

    At present situation, only Musa Sebulime is the only registered football Intermediary under the new rules.

    Application procedure

    • The applicant will pick an application form from FUFA or down load fromhttps://fufauganda.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/APPLICATION-PROCEDURE-FOR-INTERMEDIARIES.pdf
    • The application form is only complete if the test of good character is attached.
    • The filled form will be submitted to FUFA together with proof of payment of application fees of $ 100 (one hundred US Dollars) or its equivalent.
    • Applicants will be required to attend a one day seminar at FUFA house, Mengo on the 20th May 2016 from 8:00 am.
    • FUFA will review and verify the applications and contact only the successful applicants.
    • The successful applicants will be issued with an Intermediary License upon proof of payment of $ 2000 (two thousand US Dollars) or its equivalent

     MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes star player, Faruku Miya transferred to  Standard Liege from Vipers Sports Club under the new rules governing the  Intermediary system that replaced the FIFA players’ agents.

  • Second Division (FUFA Big League): Play-offs confirmed for Nakivubo Stadium

    Second Division (FUFA Big League): Play-offs confirmed for Nakivubo Stadium

    Second Division (FUFA Big League) playoffs:

    Thursday, 19th May 2016 (Nakivubo Stadium)

    1st Match: Sporting United vs. Masavu – 1:30 p.m
    2nd Match: Proline vs. Ndejje University – 3:30 p.m

    Final-Day: Sunday, 22nd May 2016

    Third-place Match: Winner Sporting United/Masavu vs. Winner Proline/ Ndejje, 1:30 p.m

    Final: Onduparaka vs. Kirinya-Jinja S.S, 3:30 p.m

    Entry Fees: 3000 (Open Stands) and 5000 (Pavilion)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions Director, Ali Mwebe confirmed the venue and date of the eagerly awaited 2015/16 Big League playoffs.

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    FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe addressing the media at FUFA House flanked by the communications director, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo, Kampala

    The playoffs will be held at Nakivubo stadium on Thursday, 19th May 2016 and Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.

    Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.

  • 2015/16 FUFA Big League: Regular season ends with Onduparaka, Kirinya-Jinja S.S promotion

    2015/16 FUFA Big League: Regular season ends with Onduparaka, Kirinya-Jinja S.S promotion

    FUFA Big League: FINAL DAY Results

    Match 267: Ndejje University 2-1 Artland– Katale  – Ndejje University, Luwero

    Match 202: Onduparaka 3-0 Sporting United – Green Light Stadium, Arua

    Match 290: Wandegeya 2-3 Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala

    Match 291: Masavu 3-2 Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe

    Match 294: Kasese New Villa 1-1 Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal

    Match 297: Paidha Black Angels 2-0 Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo

    Match 298: Boma Young 0-1 Baza Holdings  – Boma Play ground, Hoima

    The regular season of the national second division league (FUFA Big league) officially climaxed on Saturday, 14th May 2016 with a number of determinant fixtures.

    Onduparaka from Arua Municipality and Kirinya-Jinja S.S football clubs became the first two clubs to gain promotion to the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league.

    Onduparaka have topped the Elgon group with 53 points after winning their last game of the season 3-0 against Sporting United at the Green Light stadium in Arua town.

    Rashid Agau, Muhammed Shaban and Wahabu Gaddafi (penalty) were all on the score sheet in a well attended match broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

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    Kirinya-Jinja S.S players and fans celebrate at Kanyanya play ground

    Kirinya – Jinja S.S won their game 3-2 away to Wandegeya at Kanyanya play ground.

    James Otim scored a brace for the Jinja club before Shafiq Mulangira had an individual brace.

    Allan Drajuwa netted the winning goal that witnessed the side win the game played on a soggy play ground.

    Proline conceded a late-late equalizer at Kasese New Villa in Buhinga play ground, Fort Portal.

    Jinja S.S thus finished with 52 points and Proline 51.

    Relegated clubs;

    There are eight clubs relegated to the respective regional leagues are Kira Young, Bukedea Town Council, CRO and Lira United (Elgon Group).

    The Rwenzori group relegated clubs are Masaka Local Council, Citizen, Kasese New Villa and Wandegeya.

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday games produce draws

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday games produce draws

    2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League: Friday, 13th May 2016

    Vipers 0-0 Simba

    SC Villa 3-3 Soana

    The two Azam Uganda Premier league matches played on Friday evening ended in draw results.

    Vipers Sports Club lost ground to leaders KCCA when they played to a goal-less stalement at their Buikwe home with army side, Simba.

    Vipers now has 51 points as KCCA has earned 55 points (both clubs have played 28 games).

    Sports Club Villa drew three all with Soana at Nakivubo stadium.

    Martin Kizza scored a brace for the Jogoos with the other goal coming from Mike Ndera.

    Soana replied through Musa Esenu, Allan Kayiwa and Dan Wagaluka’s stunning free-kick.

    Soana stays in 4th place with 45 points from 28 games and Sports Club Villa stays 10th with 38 points from 25 games.

  • Second Division (FUFA Big league): Nervy ending awaits the regular season climax

    Second Division (FUFA Big league): Nervy ending awaits the regular season climax

    FUFA Big League: Wednesday, 11th May 2016 Results

    • Match 167: Sporting United 4-0 Busia Fisheries (Elgon Group)
    • Match 282: Hope Doves 1-0 Wakiso United (Rwenzori Group)
    • Match 292: Synergy 3-0 Sun City (Rwenzori Group)

    On Saturday, 14th May 2016 when the regular season of the second division (FUFA Big league) shall be climaxing, four clubs; Sporting United and Onduparaka (Elgon Group) as well as Proline and Kirinya-Jinja S.S (Rwenzori) all have an equal chance of progressing to the Azam Uganda Premier league.

    Onduparaka will play host to Sporting United at the Green Light Stadium in Arua town in the decider of the Elgon group.

    In the Rwenzori group, the two matches to determine the directly promoted side will be Wandegeya against Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kanyanya as well as Kasese New Villa playing against Proline at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.

    On Wednesday, Lira’s Sporting United  humiliated visiting Busia Fisheries 4-0 at the Lango Sports Ground to go top of the group.

    Dickens Okwi netted a hat-trick that elevated him to 18 goals in the season, one short of the overall top scorer, Edrisa Lubega (of Proline).

    James Gerrard scored Sporting United’s other goal.

    In the Rwenzori group, Hope Doves edged Wakiso United 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium, a fixture that was moved from the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku (because of Kampala regional play-offs).

    At the Masaka recreational stadium Synergy whipped Sun City 3-0.

    Next Matches:

    There is one game on Thursday as Hoima’s Boma Young takes on Mbale’s CRO at the Boma play ground in Hoima Municipality.

    On Friday, there will also be one game when Lira United plays host to Busia Fisheries at the Lango sports ground.

    Saturday will be the D-Day for all the teams with eight fixtures lined up.

    Baza Holdings host Boma Young. Proline (50 points) travels to Fort Portal to play Kasese New Villa, a club desperate to skip relegation.

    Kirinya-Jinja S.S (49 points) will be away to Wandegeya on the final day of the season.

    After the regular season, there will be the relegation and promotional playoffs at the KCCA Stadium.

    Three teams are promoted to the Uganda Premier League (two of these directly and the the third via the play-offs).

    Next Fixtures:

    Thursday, 12th May 2016:

    Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima

    Friday, 13th May 2016:

    Match 169: Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

    Saturday, 14th May 2016:

    Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Match 267: Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero

    Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua

    Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala

    Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe

    Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal

    Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo

    Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground

  • Futsal Mini-league: Sauna football club crowned inaugural winners

    Futsal Mini-league: Sauna football club crowned inaugural winners

    Futsal Mini-League 2016:

    Winners: Sauna Football Club (19 points)

    1st Runners up: Typhoons (15 points)

    2nd Runners up: LFC (13 Points)

    Final Day (Week 11) Results:

    • FC Patriots 0-7 Italex
    • Zak Sports 4 – 4 LFC
    • Sauna 3-10 Typhoons

    In a typical sporting spirit, Sauna football club players were granted a special guard of honour by the second runners up, Typhoons before the final game of the 2016 Futsal mini league.

    Reason – Sauna had been already declared champions before very last game of the season.

    Unfortunately for the overall winning team (but fortunately for the day’s victors), the crowd enjoyed a massive 13 goals scored in favour of Typhoons in their 10-3 humiliation of Sauna.

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    Action between Sauna (white) and Typhoons during the final game of the season

    This was the first ever Futsal mini league that had all the matches played at the  Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night since March 2016.

    On the final day, there were three games played on the night with Italex walloping FC Patriots 7-0.

    Lovis Lubega (2), Ibra Kateregga (2), Karim Segawa and Hussein Skaiky all scored the for the Patriots.

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    LFC rallied from three goals down to force a 4-4 draw with Zak Sports.

    Emma Toshnet, Ashraf Tamal, Ahmed and Treasure Musiime each had a goal for Zak Sports.

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    Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC) being rewarded with the youngest player’s award by the FUFA Competition Director, Ali Mwebe

    LFC scored through Lebanese Mohammed Badereddine (brace), Francis Abiriga and Frank Akera.

    The last game on the night was the most thrilling, action packed that kept fans on their toes.

    Sauna, who started the game as champions were whipped 3-10 by a merciless Typhoons side.

    League top scorer, Bashir Matovu scored a hat-trick on the night to finish with 19 goals overall.

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    Also Samuel Kato had three goals before Lukyamuzi Oyrioch, Masudi Kafumbe and Abdallah Mawiya had the other goals for Typhoons.

    Lanky and dread-locked Steven Bikamata Steven (2) and Solomon Musisi had the consolation strikes for Sauna.

    FUFA Executive committee member, Samuel Mpiima, also the chairperson of Futsal and beach soccer committee attended the closing closing.

    He was joined by the FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, Ali Mwebe (Competitions), Ahmed Hussein (Communications), Hamza Jjunju (Futsal Uganda Association CEO), Bashir Mutyaba (Futsal Competitions department)

    “This has been the start and the performance is amazing. Soon we shall start the Futsal main stream futsal league” Mpiima stated.

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    Futsal fans in wild celebrations at the Lugogo Indoor Arena

    Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hamuza Jjunju predicts great moments of this version of football ahead of future engagements.

    “The future of futsal in Uganda is definitely bright with bright and colourful opportunities ahead. We managed to hold a successful mini-league competition. We call for continued support from FUFA and the full backing. I thank all the players and participating companies as well as the media” The FAU chief Executive Officer said.

    The Futsal league is expected to kick-off in September 2016.

    Individual Awards:

    1. MVP- Hassan Kasozi (Sauna)

    2. Best goal keeper-Michael Ola (Accumulators United)

    3. Top Scorer-Matovu Bashir (19 goals) –Typhoons

    4. Fair Play team–FC Patriots

    5. Youngest player– Masudi Kafumbe (Typhoons FC)

    6. Fustal Mini League revelation– Felix Muhabuzi (LFC)

    7. .Fustal Mini Legaue  team of the year:
    1-Michael Ola
    2-Hassan Kasozi
    3-Samson Ssendege
    4-Ishaq Ssebuliba
    5-Matovu Bashir

     

  • Pepsi Beach Soccer League: 45 beautiful strikes in 5 matches light up play-offs

    Pepsi Beach Soccer League: 45 beautiful strikes in 5 matches light up play-offs

    2015/16 Pepsi Beach Soccer league: Quarter-finals

    KIU 3-10 St Lawrence University

    Stormers 4-2 MUBS

    Real Galaticals 6-5 Talented

    Nkumba Select 4-2 Dalumba International

    Relegation Play-off: Kabalagala Rangers 8-1 Kampala City All Stars

    Semi-finals:

    St Lawrence University Vs Stormers

    Real Galaticals Vs Nkumba Select

    The Pepsi beach soccer league play offs produced the expected thrills and excitement to many spectators at Entebbe Sports Beach.

    Quick reaction, flips, dribbles and eye catching goals define this version of football that has steadily garnered steam and taken root in Uganda.

    First forward, the national league is now one of the most exciting brands of football in Uganda.

    Over the weekend, there were five games played. One was a relegation play off and the other four, quarter finals.

    Kampala City All Stars was relegated officially after losing 8-1 to Kabalagala Rangers in the relegation play-off.

    Nasser Majaidi (3), Jackson Ocheng (2), Derrick Kabega and Jimmy Mwenyi’s own goal gave Kabalagala Rangers the massive victory.

    David Muwanguzi scored the consolation for Kampala City All Stars.

    Now, Kampala City All Stars joins Miami Kops and Uhuru Titans as the other earlier relegated clubs with a second division (promotional league coming up).

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    The crowd at the Pepsi beach soccer league

    In the quarter finals, Nkumba Select, St Lawrence University, Real Galaticals and the suprise packages – Stormers won their respective encounter to book semi-final slots.

    Nkumba Select beach soccer club won 4-2 against Dalumba International.

    Allan Zirimenya (2), team captain Douglas Muganga and Roch Somoka scored for Nkumba Select.

    Moses Mukiibi and Jonathan Kikonyogo were on target for Dalumba International.

    Stormers ejected the defending champions, MUBS 4-2 in the shock of the evening.

    Stormers’ skipper, Swaibu Kakwaya led by example with a brace as MUBS’  defender Isma Kawawulo scored a brace of own goals.

    Ben Ocen and Joachim Goloba scored for the Nakawa based institution.

    Title favorites St Lawrence University walloped Kampala International University 10-3 triumph.

    Baker Lukooya and Sulaiman Ochero each registered a hat-trick.

    Emmanuel Kalyowa (2), Joseph Nsubuga and Phillip Lwezawula were the other scorers on the day for a dominant St Lawrence side.

    Bashir Babu, Nigerian import Isaac Eshioke and second period substitute scored the three consolational goals for Kampala International University.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, Deo Mutabazi was glad by the way the play-offs were held as regards competition and refereeing.

    “We have had very competition play-offs. The level of officiation was also good and as UBSA, this is a great tide ahead of the closure at the end of the Month” Mutabazi stated.

    In the semi-finals that will be played on 28th May 2016, Stormers play St Lawrence meanwhile, Nkumba Select will face Real Galaticals.

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Express hosts SC Villa in mouth-watering tie

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Express hosts SC Villa in mouth-watering tie

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday May 10, 2016

    Express Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku

    4 pm Live on Azam TV  and 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Express  and Sports Club Villa Jogoo football clubs still have a slim mathematical chance of winning this year’s league title.

    As the two giants square off at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku stadium this Tuesday, there is a lot at stake to fight for.

    SC Villa won the corresponding fixture in the first round at Nakivubo, coming from two goals down to win the tie 3-2.

    Express has 48 points and still has to play league leaders, KCCA.

    Victories in these games plus the remaining games with a slip up for the second placed Vipers could swing the title in their favour.

    Key actors:

    Express looks forward a solid midfield of Sam Kintu, Vincent Kayizzi and Simon Sserunkuma with the proven and tested striker Tonny Odur having the mantle to look for goals.

     

    On the other hand, SC Villa’s goalie Nicholas Ssebwatto, skipper Jonathan ‘Dante’ Mugabi, midfielders Tadeo Lwanga (facing his former club) and Mike Sserumaga as well as winger cum striker Mike Ndera are key pillars for team SC Villa.

    The league meetings since 2011-12 campaign

    2011/12: SC Villa 0-2 Express, Express 0-0 SC Villa

    2012/13: Express 0-1 SC Villa, SC Villa 2-2 Express

    2013/14: SC Villa 0-1 Express, Express 1-0 SC Villa

    2014/15: SC Villa 3-0 Express, Express 0-3 SC Villa (Games aborted and Villa awarded points)

    2015/16: SC Villa 3-2 Express, Express?-? SC Villa

  • Second Division (FUFA Big league): Regular season comes to a climax this week

    Second Division (FUFA Big league): Regular season comes to a climax this week

    The final 14 games in the second tier division (FUFA Big league) will be held this week starting Wednesday, 11th May 2016.

    There were also be a fixture on Thursday, two matches on Friday before the final showdown on Saturday with eight matches.

    FUFA Big league: Match Day 26

    Wednesday, 11th May 2016

    Match 167: Sporting United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

    Match 283: Synergy Vs Citizens – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Match 282: Hope Doves Vs Wakiso United – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Thursday, 12th May 2016:

    Match No. 242: Boma Young Vs CRO – Boma Play ground, Hoima

    Friday, 13th May 2016:
    Match 169:     Lira United Vs Busia Fisheries – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

    Match 292: Synergy Vs Sun City – Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Saturday, 14th May 2016:
    Match 267    : Ndejje University Vs Artland – Katale – Ndejje University, Luwero

    Match 202: Onduparaka Vs Sporting – Green Light Stadium, Arua

    Match 290: Wandegeya Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Kanyanya play ground, Kampala

    Match 291: Masavu Vs Hope Doves – Katabi Gomobolola playground, Entebbe

    Match 294: Kasese New Villa Vs Proline – Buhinga, Fort Portal

    Match 297: Paidha Black Angels Vs Water –Bar Okoro play ground, Zombo

    Match 298: Baza Holdings Vs Boma Young – Kawempe Muslim Play ground

    Match 205: Entebbe Vs Kireka United – Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe

    Note: Two clubs are directly promoted from either groups (Elgon and Rweznori).

    The third club is determined via the promotional play-off.

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA triumph over SC Villa, Vipers held in Jinja

    Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA triumph over SC Villa, Vipers held in Jinja

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/16:

    KCCA 1-0 SC Villa Jogoo

    Jinja Municipal Council Hippos 0-0 Vipers

    The Saints 1-0 Maroons

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club edged rivals Sports Club Villa Jogoo 1-0 at Nakivubo Stadium.

    Second half substitute Sulaimon Akimenyi scored the lone strike on the day.

    KCCA now has 55 points from 28 games played, five ahead of second placed Vipers.

    The Saints ease their relegation woes with a slim 1-0 victory over Maroons at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

    Goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi, on loan from KCCA scored the winning penalty.

    At the Kakindu stadium in Jinja, Vipers and host club, JMC Hippos played to a one all draw.

  • Grass-root Football: FIFA Live Your Goals programme breaks the ice in Eastern Uganda

    Grass-root Football: FIFA Live Your Goals programme breaks the ice in Eastern Uganda

    The thrilling, lively, educative and ever interesting Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Live Your Goals girls football programme has been officially launched in the Eastern region at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Friday.

    The launch follows the earlier launch in Kampala region that took place in the year, 2015.

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    FUFA National Grass-roots coordinator, Willis Muwanguzi led the stretching exercises

    Speaking at the launch, the FUFA national grass-root football, Willis Muwanguzi emphasized the significance of the FIFA Live your goals programme.

    FIFA Live your goals girls football programme is intended to introduce the game of football to young girls so that they live to cherish this beautiful game as they grow up.

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    Chest ball -control was one of the skills taught to the eager-to-learn young girls many of whom played football for the first time

    Close to 100 children from primary and secondary schools around Mbale Municipality took part in the three and a half hour session whose main target rotated around ball control, positioning, passing, dribbling, heading as well as shooting with the intention to score.

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    Ball control and passing were some of the skills the young girls were taught at the FIFA LIve Your Goals girls football festival in Mbale on Friday, 6th May 2016

    FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa, FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima, FUFA Women Development officer Hadijah ‘Lady Mourioh’ Namuyanja,  FUFA Schools delegate Maliki Wasukira and Efrance Nanjego were the main brains behind the Eastern region launch.

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    Lady coaches at the FIFA Live Your Goals girls football programme

    The coaches, who came from Jinja and Mbale included;  Suzan Mukyala, Caroline Birungi, Jesica Agune, Erinah Taalye, Ritah Namutamba and Slyvia Namunno.

    The chief guest at the function, Abraham Kawuka (Mbale Municipal Sports Officer) encouraged the young girls to take upon the football sport, showering special praise to FIFA and FUFA for choosing Mbale after Kampala to host this event.

    According to Muwanguzi, the FIFA Live Your Goals programme will circulate to all corners of Uganda in a bid to help scout and develop talent countrywide.

  • Second Division League (FUFA Big League): Qualification for directly promoted teams heads to the wire

    Second Division League (FUFA Big League): Qualification for directly promoted teams heads to the wire

    Full-Time Scores – Big League:
    Rwenzori Group:
    Entebbe FC 4-0 Kasese New Villa
    Kireka United 1-1 Wandegeya FC
    Kirinya-Jinja S.S 2-0 Masavu

    Elgon Group:

    Ndejje Uiversity 2-1 Sporting United
    Onduparaka 3-0 Boma Young
    CRO 0-1 Paidha B Angels
    Baza Holdings 3-2 Artland Katale

    The battle for automatic qualification has gone on the wire on the final match day 26.

    Either Onduparaka or Sporting United in the Elgon Group will qualify directly.

    Onduparaka needs 1 point while Sporting United requires three points from the match.

    These two sides will face off on Saturday 14th May 2016 in Arua at the Green Light Stadium.

    In the Rwenzori Group, it is either Proline or Kirinya JJA SS to make it directly.

    Proline needs 3 points from their away match against Kasese New Villa.

    Kirinya JJA SS needs 3 points and pray Proline draws or loses.

    Three teams are promoted to the elite league but only two come directly. The one is determined via a promotional play off.

    Masavu and Ndejje University  are already assured of play-off football.

  • FUFA Juniors Elite League: Vipers Juniors team edge KCCA Soccer Academy to win title

    FUFA Juniors Elite League: Vipers Juniors team edge KCCA Soccer Academy to win title

    2015/16 FUFA JUNIORS ELITE LEAGUE:

    Finals: Vipers Juniors Team 0 (4) – 0 (1) KCCA Soccer Academy

    Third Place: Bright Stars 1 (4) – 1 (3) BUL Junior team

    Semi-final 1: Bright Stars Junior Team 0 (3) – 0 (4) KCCA Soccer Academy

    Semi-final 2: Bul Junior Team 0-3 Vipers Junior

    Vipers Juniors team are the champions of the 2015/16 FUFA Juniors Elite league.

    This is after the team’s 4-1 post match penalty victory that followed a goal-less draw of normal time in the final played at Kawempe Muslim S.S play ground on Wednesday evening.

    Vipers Junior goalie, Derrick Ochan was the hero saving two penalties to give his team the advantage as his teammates successfully converted.

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    FUFA second Vice president, Darius Mugoye was the chief guest at the well attended closing play-off matches.

    Players and officials of the top three clubs received medals of recognition with the excelling players given trophies and special medals as well.

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    All the 16 premier league sides had junior teams playing the FUFA Juniors Elite league as a requirement that was put in place by FUFA in the club licensing procedure in the road to professionalization of league football in the country.

    Clubs that will be relegated from the top tier league will automatically have their U-17 sides relegated to the second U-17 league group.

    Individual awards:

    Fair Play Award: Maroons Juniors Team

    MVP: Allan Okello (KCCA Soccer Academy)

    Top Scorer: Hamis Tibita (Bul Junior Team) – 9 Goals

    Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Ochan (Vipers Juniors Team)

    Best Media: Enock Nuwagira (102.1 FUFA f.m) and Joseph Zziwa (Bukedde Newspaper)

    MAIN PHOTO: Vipers Juniors team players celebrate after recieving their trophy from FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye

  • FUFA President requests football officials to stop making reckless statements that put the game into disrepute

    FUFA President requests football officials to stop making reckless statements that put the game into disrepute

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo made a strong statement on refereeing when the 22 FIFA Referees were receiving an assortment of equipment from the world soccer governing body at FUFA House on Wednesday morning. This was during the weekly press conference in Mengo.

    The brief ceremony was graced by the FUFA president, the chairman, FUFA Referees standing committee, Chris Kalibala before the members of the media and Owek. Sekabembe Henry-minister of Sports, Youth and Recreation in the Buganda Kingdom

    Handing over FIFA Referees’  equipment, the FUFA President appreciated the role played by referees with a call for continued commitment towards their service in football development.

    ‘I applaud the referees for the good good job done so far at this stage of the season’ noted Magogo.

    ‘We are committed to improving the referees welfare. We increased their remuneration per match from 20,000/- to 150,000/- at the beginning of the year’ added Magogo.

    ‘We believe that there is still alot to be done in this area but we are happy with the referees’ commitment’

    The FUFA President highlighted on the loose talk by some people that there is match fixing in local football.

    ‘Such loose statements put the game int0 disrepute. We call upon the public and club officials with such information to contact the federation so that we carry out the necessary investigations into such allegations’ said Magogo.

    We have competent bodies (Ethics and Integrity Committee) to handle such matters.

    ‘These bodies follow up on every activity in football. If they deem it unsporting and putting the game into disrepute, they will invite you to their committee to clear the air’ said the FUFA President.

    Kalibala challenged the referees to stick to professionalism to serve football to perfection. He also requested many national referees to fullfil their obligations towards the Uganda Football Referees’ Association;

    ‘I urge referees to affiliate to Uganda Football Referees’ Association (UFRA) body’  Chairman FUFA Referees standing committee, Chris Kalibala.

    The FIFA referees also included the three beach soccer referees that Uganda has Senteza Ahmed, Shafik Mugerwa and Ivan Kintu Bayige.

    MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Aisha Semambo received one of the kits provided by the world soccer governing body-FIFA. In the Photo is THE FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M) and Owek. Sekabembe Henry-Sports Minister Buganda Kingdom.

  • AUPL: Vipers earn late victory over Express, Saints shock SC Villa

    AUPL: Vipers earn late victory over Express, Saints shock SC Villa

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016 Results

    Vipers 1-0 Express  – Buikwe Stadium

    SC Villa Jogoo 0-2 The Saints – Nakivubo stadium

    Sadolin Paints 0-0 URA – Bugembe Stadium

    Three Azam Uganda Premier league matches were played on Tuesday, 3rd May 2016.

    Vipers scored a late goal through Saddam Juma past Express at Buikwe stadium.

    The game was broadcast live on Azam Television to millions of spectators.

    At Nakivubo Stadium, SC Villa lost at home 2-0 to visiting The Saints.

    Striker George Senkaba scored a brace with one goal in each half.

    His first came in the 36th minute and the second eight minutes into the second half.

    In Jinja at the Bugembe stadium, Sadolin Paints and the tax collectors’ side, Uganda Revenue Authority played to a non scoring draw.

  • Futsal Mini League: Four fixtures lined up for Tuesday night

    Futsal Mini League: Four fixtures lined up for Tuesday night

    Futsal Mini league 2016: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016

    Match NO. 36: Typhoons Vs Italex (7 p.m)

    Match No. 37: Riham Vs Zak Sports (8 p.m)

    Match No. 38: Accumulators United Vs LFC (9 p.m)

    Match No. 39: F.C Patriots Vs Emporio Milano (10 p.m)

    Indoor football (Futsal) in Uganda continues to garner steam at a very steady rate.

    This is attributed of the end-less endeavors put in place by the Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) as fully mandated by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to run and develop this virgin version of football.

    The first ever Futsal mini league has been going on for the past month with action at the Lugogo Indoor Arena every Tuesday night.

    “It is an after work arrangement which suits my working and playing plans. I love futsal. Thanks to FAU and FUFA for this game” Muhammed Beldarine, one of the admirers of the game confesses.

    On Tuesday, 3rd May 2016, it will be match day 10 with four matches lined up.

    With the current table leaders out of action, this will be a golden chance for the two chasing clubs, Accumulators United and Riham to play catch up to the top team.

    Typhoons plays Italex in the opening game at 7 p.m. Second placed Riham will take on Zak Sports in the second game.

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    Excited fans turn up at Lugogo Indoor arena for futsal every Tuesday night

    Accumlators versus LFC will be the third game before FC Patriots against Emporio Milano to crown the night.

    One of the officials attached to FAU, Bashir Mutyaba tells www.fufa.co.ug that the fixtures are spiced up with a reward to the man of the match award to create competition;

    A pizza is given to the man of the match so that we create that healthy competition

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    Futsal is a quick and exciting version of Indoor football. Only played by five players per side with unlimited substitutions.

    The futsal mini league is the first of its kind in the entire CECAFA region with plans for the main league in advanced stages by the stage of the next season.

    Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) is entirely responsible for the entire match day preparations, officiatation with a running active secretariat.

     

  • Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers entertain Express in Buikwe

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Vipers entertain Express in Buikwe

    Azam Uganda Premier League: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016

    Vipers Vs Express  – Buikwe Stadium ; Live on Azam TV (4:00 p.m)

    SC Villa Jogoo Vs The Saints – Nakivubo stadium (4:30 p.m)

    Sadolin Paints Vs URA – Bugembe Stadium (4:30 p.m)

    Three Azam Uganda Premier league matches are set to be played on Tuesday, 3rd May 2016.

    Second placed Express take on defending  champions Vipers at Buikwe stadium.

    The game will be broadcast live on Azam Television to millions of spectators.

    The victor of the two clubs stands a chance of closing up on leaders, Kampala Capital City Authority football club.

    At Nakivubo Stadium, SC Villa hosts The Saints with either side desparate for the three points at stake.

    The Jogoos want to close gap on the leading pack of KCCA, Express, Vipers and URA while The Saints would wish to to keep safe away from relegation wrangles.

    In Jinja at the Bugembe stadium, Sadolin Paints play host the tax collectors’ side, Uganda Revenue Authority.

    The current league top scorer, Robert Sentongo (with 15 goals) is URA’s main source of goals upfront against a determined Sadolin Paints’ side at home that has a solid midfield of skipper Peter Katumba, Ronald Lukungu and the ever fresh towering Allan Oryek.