The Head Coach of the Uganda Men’s National team, Johnathan McKinstry, has today reached an agreement with FUFA to bring an end to his 18 months at the helm of the Uganda Cranes.
FUFA would like to thank Coach McKinstry and his staff for the work and dedication to developing the Uganda Cranes during their tenure.
Coach McKinstry departs Uganda having won 2 in every 3 games played, recording a 67% WIN rate from the 18 games he has overseen – including 12 wins, 3 draws and only 3 defeats.
In addition to this, Coach McKinstry guided Uganda to victory in the CECAFA Challenge Cup 2019 where Uganda won all of the games contested, for only the second time in their history.
We would like to thank Coach McKinstry for the professionalism demonstrated during his employment with FUFA, and we wish him well in all his future endeavours.
Uganda results under Johnathan McKinstry
13/10/2019
Ethiopia
0 – 1
Uganda
19/10/2019
Uganda
3 – 0
Burundi
13/11/2019
Burkina Faso
0 – 0
Uganda
17/11/2019
Uganda
2 – 0
Malawi
07/12/2019
Uganda
2 – 1
Burundi
09/12/2019
Somalia
0 – 2
Uganda
11/12/2019
Eritrea
0 – 2
Uganda
15/12/2019
Uganda
4 – 1
Djibouti
17/12/2019
Uganda
1 – 0
Tanzania
19/12/2019
Uganda
3 – 0
Eritrea
12/11/2020
Uganda
1 – 0
South Sudan
16/11/2020
South Sudan
1 – 0
Uganda
01/01/2021
Cameroon
1 – 1
Uganda
04/01/2021
Zambia
0 – 2
Uganda
07/01/2021
Niger
0 – 3
Uganda
18/01/2021
Rwanda
0 – 0
Uganda
22/01/2021
Uganda
1 – 2
Togo
26/01/2021
Uganda
2 – 5
Morocco
Kampala, Uganda. 19 Dec 2019. Johnathan McKinstry (Head Coach, Uganda) with the winner’s trophy. Uganda v Eritrea, Final, CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019. Star Times Stadium at Lugogo. Uganda win 3-0, and claim their 15th CECAFA title (but only the 2nd where they have done so without losing any games in the tournament). Credit: XtraTimeSports (Darren McKinstry)
Johnathan McKinstry (Head Coach, Uganda) with the winner’s trophy, CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019. Uganda win 3-0, and claim their 15th CECAFA title, but only the 2nd where they have done so without losing any games in the tournament. Credit: XtraTimeSports (Darren McKinstry)
Water FC, Nyamityobora FC and Kataka FC were the biggest winners on matchday three of the StarTimes FUFA Big League, posting their first wins this season.
Kataka FC in Elgon group secured a hard-fought win against Jinja-based Gadafi FC thanks to Emmanuel Mukisa’s early strike.
Mukisa opened the scores as early as the fourth minute and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
Kataka FC has suffered successive losses to Calvary FC and Paidha Black Angels in their opening two games.
In the same group, the top of the table clash between Maroons FC and Arua Hill SC ended in a barren stalemate.
Blacks Power FC (Formerly Bukedea TC) secured their second win of the season by defeating Paidha Black Angels FC 2-0 thanks to goals from Gilbert Iboot and Michael Siwu.
In Rwenzori group, Proline FC returned to winning ways, dispatching new comers Terrazo and Tiles at Kakyeka Stadium.
Ivan Ocholit, Noordin Bunjo and Hamis Kizza scored a goal apiece for Proline while Emmanuel Balyejusa scored the consolation for Terrazo and Tiles.
Kigezi Homeboyz and Ndejje University FC played to a one-all draw with Robert Baluku opening the scores before Nicholas Luzige equalised for the University side.
Action in the StarTimes FUFA Big League resumes on Sunday with mathday fixtures.
The Uganda Cubs (U-17) National Team head Coach Hamza Lutalo has named the final 25 man squad for the Total U-17 AFCON that will be played between 13th-31st March in Morocco.
The Cubs were pooled in group A in the draws of the tourney held on Wednesday. They will face off with Morocco, Ivory Coast and Zambia
The contingent will fly out today at 3pm aboard Ethiopian Airways.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Agnes Mugena is the Leader of Delegation for the period the team will camp in Morocco before they get into the CAF designated facilities.
Rogers Byamukama-another Executive Member will take over the roles of Leader of Delegation when the tournament proper kicks off. Full Contingent
Leader of Delegation: Agnes Mugena
Head Coach: Hamuza Lutalo
Assistant Coach:Ssenyondo Brian
Goalkeeper coach: Kiberu Mubarak
Team Manager: Mutyaba Bashir
Team Doctor: Lule Micheal
Media Officer: Bwanika Lawrence
Kits Manager: Damba Noah Veron
Goalkeepers Magada Abdu (Busoga United FC JT), Mwebe Henry (Express FC JT), Oyirwoth Humphrey (Express FC JT), Kamya Shamulan (Bright Stars FC JT)
Defenders Mulema Vincent (Kyetume FC JT), Mungufeni Yabezi (Matete Comprehensive Seed), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC SA), Luyima Enock (Volf SA), Nsambu Lloyd Tendo (Metz FC U17, France), Gava Peter (Express FC JT), Madoi Ronald (Wakiso Giants FC JT), Mukisa Simon (KCCA FC SA)
Midfielders Irinimbabazi Ivan (Bright Stars FC JT),Jemba Abudshakur Ramsey (Isra SA), Alafi Ceasor (Matete Comprehensive Seed), Mutyaba Travis (Vipers SC JT), Ssekajugo Elvis (Bright Stars FC JT), Mutebi Hakim (St Henrys College-Kitovu), Mwanje Elvis Eddy (KCCA FC SA)
Forwards Magogo Shafiq (KCCA FC SA), Mubiru Hassan (Express FC JT), Mawa Oscar (KCCA FC SA), Jumbe Fahad (Vipers SC JT), Bugembe Issa (Bright Stars FC JT), Mukiibi Marvin (Wakiso Giants FC).
Key points as per current status and requirements for FBL Clubs ahead of new season
Tentative kickoff date for StarTimes Big League is 18th March 2021.
Mandatory Covid Tests for players and technical team.
Hosting of fans shall be granted upon written request but subject to approval by FUFA
Two rounds (home and away format) will be played
All FBL players must be contracted
32 man Squad per team
12 of the 16 clubs have undergone Clubs Pro Agenda programme
Clubs Pro Agenda to be oraginsed for Gadafi FC, Calvary FC, Luwero United, Teraazo and Tiles
Two clubs Tooro FC, Terrazo and Tiles have not submitted any requirements in line with Club Licensing. The two teams have until 3rd March to beat the new grace period.
Head Coaches and their Assistants must hold CAF C Licenses
Teams will be groups under Brand names Rwenzori and Elgon
The greens lights are on. Teams are ready. Players and fans are itching to see FUFA Big League action back.
Following a decsion by the FUFA Executive Committee on the resumption of five more competitions including the 2nd Tier League (Big League), preparatory meetings are now in top gear for kick off of various leagues.
FUFA held a consultative meeting with StarTimes FUFA Big League clubs on Friday morning at Jevine Hotel, Kampala in preparation for the forthcoming season.
FBL Club officials listen attentively during the meeting today
At the meeting, the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye called upon all the football stakeholders especially the Big League officials to embrace the FUFA Vision of; To Become the Number One Football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye addressing the FBL Club Officials
‘We cannot do that alone without your contribution. After the return of StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Executive has made strides to ensure that other competitions resume’ said Mugoye who represented FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the function.
The Chairman FUFA Competitions committee Hamid Juma cautioned Club officials to pay attention to avoid being caught on the wrong of the regulations during this Covid-19 era.
FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma
Several subjects were highlighted including the Covid-19 guidelines by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza, Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule who briefed the officials on the player transfer and registration while the FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige emphasized on the Club licensing.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who is a CAF Security Officer cautioned clubs to have proper security plans as he also highlighted the importance of the Regional General Secretaries.
Sserubiri Edrisa of Luwero Unted FC contributing during the meeting proline FC Delegation Hussein Kato and Asuman Bakshi at Jvenine Hotel for the meeting FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige presenting durig the session
Gadafi FC CEO Paul Mukembo Nandala Nasur of Kataka FC Adebo David of Calvary FC
The tentative kickoff date the StarTimes FUFA Big League is 18th March 2021.
FUFA Big League Groups 2020/21 season
RWENZORI GROUP
1. Luwero United
2. Tooro United
3. Nyamityobora
4. Kigezi homeboyz
5. Proline FC
6. Water FC
7. Ndejje University
8. Tiles & Terrazzo FC
ELGON GROUP
1. Arua Hill FC
2. Calvary FC
3. Paidah black angels
4. Maroons FC
5. Kiboga Young FC
6. Kataka FC
7. Blacks Power FC (Fromerly Bukedea Town Council)
FUFA and local football coaches engaged in a brainstorming meeting on Thursday to try and address technical challenges of the game but also devise ways on how to improve.
With the game growing at supersonic speed, adapting to the changing approaches is a must and the technical insight meeting at Imperial Royale Hotel dwelled on that exactly.
The meeting was chaired by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in the company of FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha, 2nd FUF Vice President, Darius Mugoye, 3rd Vice President. Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi. The other Executive Committee Members who also graced the function included Ronnie Kalema, Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama.
The coaches ranged from those managing teams in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and National teams.
In his opening remarks, the FUFA President indicated that several observations have been made in as far as the technical aspect of the game is concerned and it’s high time solutions got to be found.
‘A number of observations have been made on our side. We have made progress but we can’t say we are where we want to be. The purpose of this meeting is to forge a way forward and address the challenges that are derailing our progress.’ He started.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing coaches on Thursday.
‘At one time, our challenge was to qualify to tournaments. That has been addressed and the next stage should be about our performance while at such levels. In our observations, we have realized that whereas we do well against teams from Southern and East Africa, we tend to struggle against teams from West and North Africa both at national team and club level.’
The coaches made their submissions with many pointing to the fact that as a country, we lack a football philosophy.
BUL FC head coach Arthur Kyesimira called for implementation of a uniform approach to the game across all stages of football development and also inculcate a football curriculum.
BUL FC coach Arthur Kyesimira
‘Every team, academy or club play differently. We seem not to have a strategic approach to the game. In Germany, there are basics that are done at Bayern Munich and elsewhere including teams in as low as the fourth division. We need to have a football curriculum that we follow.’
Edward Kaziba of SC Villa re-echoed his concern indicating there is a need to draw a strategic plan in as far as player development is concerned.
Coach Edward Kaziba of SC Villa
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega called FUFA to set up centres of excellence across the country where coaches and players are equipped with football knowledge.
Wilfred Muhumuza, a sports phycologist who also attended the meeting observed that Ugandan football lacks the mental preparation side.
Sports phycologist Wilfred Muhumuza
‘As a country, we are still stuck in the era of physical training, having players fit but sports is now more of a science. Sports phycology is lacking and that helps players and coaches in decision making on and off the pitch.’
Soltilo Bright Stars FC coach Baker Mbowa stated that there is no follow up on the many sprouting talents that show potential at a tender age but fail to break through at the senior level.
Soltilo Bright Stars FC coach Baker Mbowa
Livingstone Kyambadde, the Uganda Football Coaches Association chairman noted that there’s improvement in the quality of coaches coming up and are willing to embrace modern trends.
Uganda Football Coaches Association chairman, Livingstone Kyambadde
‘I thank FUFA for the efforts made in equipping the coaches with football knowledge through courses. There is a big improvement in approach to the game, analysis and preparations and we believe these interventions can only make us better.’
FUFA President in response to the concerns put up by the tacticians revealed that FUFA has looked at five areas that need to be addressed.
These included;
1- Player identification, development and management
2- Infrastructure, facilities and equipment
3- Management and Coaching
4- Sports Science and Technology
5- Governance and Administration
The coaches were divided into small groups and assigned to make research about the aforementioned areas.
They will later come up with suggestions in those areas and this will be discussed at the next meeting between FUFA and the coaches.
Football continues to be a viable industry globally and several interventions are made everyday to brand it into a better product.
FUFA and Uganda Premier League also think in the same way and the discussions from the first Breakfast meeting this year held on Thursday at Imperial Royale hinged on this.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who chaired the meeting gave an account of how far the StarTimes Uganda Premier League has moved, what challenges lie ahead and the strategies that must be taken.
‘I’m happy that we are having these engagements because it is at such meetings that we can generate good ideas and look critically at our challenges. Today’s discussion will dwell a lot on finding strategies on how to make our product(league) better.’ Said the FUFA President in his opening remarks.
‘We must have a common agenda and that is to create a commercial good. Football is business and our league has potential to become better if we lay out a clear strategy on how to improve.’ He added.
The President also indicated that it’s important to understand the challenges that the League faces and try to find solutions.
‘Until you have done the proper diagnosis, it’s when you can do prescription. So we need to do self reflection. Do we have a common goal as clubs or we have multiple goals?’
The key challenges that were highlighted in the meeting included funding, technical, infrastructure and officiating.
KCCA FC Chairman, Martin Sekagya noted that there must be emphasis on product development and embracing the new trends to suit modern times.
KCCA FC Chairman, Martin Sekagya making his point in the meeting.
‘It is important that we are discussing strategy here because it’s very key in developing our product. But as a league in conjunction with FUFA we must make deliberate research. For instance are we looking at embracing technology? Football is not only consumed at the stadium. Have we looked at how we can tap into the virgin market?’
AIGP Asan Kasingye, the Police FC chairman noted with concern the challenge of officiating, asking for a reflection into the growing concern.
AIGP, Asan Kasingye highlighted the challenge about officiating.
‘It is a growing concern that almost every match day, we have a challenge with our referees. We are talking about making a better product but shall attain this with the match officials not improving. I request FUFA to make deep investigations and make interventions in as far as refereeing is concerned.’ He said.
SC Villa Acting President, Eng. William Nkemba asked FUFA to think about the return of the FUFA Junior’s League so that football doesn’t miss out on the young players who are now redundant.
‘We appreciate that the league returned but it’s also important to highlight that the Junior’s League has been ignored. We may create a gap that can kill the young talents coming up.’
Wakiso Giants FC Director, Musa Ssebulime noted that the use of foul language at stadia from fans could be a potential threat to new fans and called upon clubs to make interventions.
Wakiso Giants FC Director, Musa Ssebulime putting across his point.
‘I’m happy that we are talking about making the league better to attract more fans and in the end make better value. However, there are clubs with fans that have persisted with the habit of using obscenities and foul language at games. We want to have kids cultured in supporting our local clubs at a tender age but can we achieve this if such incidents are still happening?’ He asked.
FUFA 3rd Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi indicated that the turn over of human resource such as coaches, CEOs and Chairpersons at clubs could be a challenge in having continuity thus dragging progress.
In his closing remarks, FUFA President revealed that the Federation will make interventions going forward. Some of these include setting up a business committee to looking at the commercial end of the game, technical committee to address areas to do with the sport and FUFA facilitating of club officials to make visits abroad and learn from others.
Club Officials that attended the FUFA UPL Breakfast Meeting
1: James Kizza-URA 2:Sebulime Musa-Wakiso Giants 3: Martin Ssekajja – KCCA FC 4: Kayondo Henry Titus – Kyetume FC 5: Hon Mwine Mpaka-Mbarara City 6: Bamwenda Godfrey- Kitara FC 7: Isaac Mwesigwa – Express FC 8: Njuba Simon Peter – Vipers SC 9: Barente Ronald – Bul FC 10 : Mathias Mugwanya – Soltilo Bright Stars 11: Ayeet Paul – MYDA FC 12: Col J M Ssemanda – UPDF 13: AIGP Asan Kasingye – Police FC 14: Mugerwa Hassan – Busoga United FC 15: Sebasaba Edison – Onduparaka 16: Eng. William Nkemba – SC Villa 17: Hassan Lule- Wakiso Giants
The FUFA Executive has authorised the kickoff of the FUFA 2nd Division League (StarTimes FUFA Big League), FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League, the Stanbic Uganda Cup and The FUFA Drum.
The communication is in a circular No. 1128 dated, FUFA/C/01/21 and signed off by the FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Kiiza Decolas Hantali.
The circular reads;
In compliance with the Government of Uganda directives and guidelines on COVID-19 pandemic, the CAF & FIFA COVID-19 protocols, and the FUFA COVID-19 Regulations, FUFA will issue comprehensive guidelines to be adhered to by the respective competitions entities to safeguard the health of all the stakeholders involved.
The FUFA Competitions Directorate and the FUFA Drum Committee will soon release the schedule of events and formats to be followed during the respective Competitions.
FUFA wishes to call upon all stakeholders to understand the sporting spirit behind the delayed kick-off of these competitions and appreciate any format changes that may be suggested in this regard.
Meanwhile the FUFA Executive will guide on other competitions as the Covid 19 situation improves.
Another exciting weekend it was for a number of Ugandan players in the diaspora over the weekend as everyone is striving to impress Uganda Cranes gaffer Johnathan McKinstry ahead for the AFCON 2021 Cameroon Qualifiers in March 2021.
In the Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League, goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya saved a penalty that was caused by Nicholas Wadada as their Azam FC drew 2-2 at Simba SC. Midfielder Taddeo Lwanga put up a great performance for Simba.
‘Tough game against Simba Sports I am very happy about the away point and the great performance, we keep going’ Kigonya said after the match.
In Turkey, Farouk Miya returned from a lay and started before paving way for Cikalleshi in the 46th minute as his Konyaspor FC side lost 1-0 at Besiktas.
Allan Okello scores his first league goal that came in the 34th minute as his Paradou AC side beat Tlemcen 4-1 on the road in Algeria.
Allan Okello celebrates with a teammate
In the English U23 Premier League, Roy Jayden was on the scoresheet as his Reading U23 side beat Wesbrom Wich U23 5-2 at home. His goal came in the 26th minute.
In the English Championship, Jordan Obita played full time at left back while forward Karl Ikpeauzi played 76 minutes before paving way for Akinfenwa as their Wycombe Wanderers side lost 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest.
In Egypt, Emmanuel Okwi was introduced in the 86th minute for Attia as his Al Ittihad side lost 2-0 at Zamalek.
Abdu Lumala was not in the match day squad as his Pyramids FC beat El Gaish 1-0 at home.
Elsewhere, Allan Kyambadde wasn’t in the match day squad as his El Gouna FC side drew 1-1 at National Bank Egypt.
During the Scottish Premier League, defender Bevis Mugabi played full time as his Motherwell FC side lost 2-1 at Celtic.
In Malta, Erisa Sekisambu wasn’t in the match day squad as his Tarxien side defeated Sirens 3-1 at home.
In the Israel Ligat HA’al, Timothy Awany played full time while Fahad Bayo featured for 74 minutes before paving way for Brihon as their Ashdod FC side pipped Maccabi Haifa 1-0 at home.
Meanwhile William Luwagga Kizito played full time as his Hapoel Kfar Saba lost 1-0 at home against Hapoel Beer Sheva.
In the Germany Bundesliga 2, Herbert Bochorn started and was substituted in the 70th minute for Pantovic as his Bochum side beat VFL Osnabruck 2-1 on the road.
In the Danish Premier League, midfielder Robert Kakeeto played full time as and also saw yellow as his Aalborg FC side drew 1-1 at Brondby.
Moses Opondo started and was substituted in the 64th minute for Frokjaer as his Odense FC side beat Nordsjaelland 2-0 on the road.
In the Burundi Primus Premier League, midfielder Brian Allan Kizza came on in the 65th minute while defender Steven Mugisha was an unused substitute as their Le Messanger Ngozi beat Atletico Olympic 2-0 on the road.
Still in Burundi, defender Joseph Othieno played full time as his Musongati FC side beat Muzinga 5-1 at home.
In Sudan, custodian Salim Jamal was an unused substitute as his Al Hilal Omdurman side drew goalless at Al Shorta.
William Wadri jumps high to head the ball
During the Kenya Premier League, William Wadri scored the only goal of the game and was named man of the match as his Bandari FC overcame Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 on the road.
Peter Lwasa was on the bench for the hosts.
Skipper Hashim Sempala played full time while Rogers Aloro did not feature as their Tusker FC side beat Wazito 1-0 at Ruaruka grounds.
Defender Yusuf Mukisa wasn’t in the match day squad as his Nairobi City Stars lost 2-0 at Kakamega.
AFC Leopards team that faced Gor Mahia in the derby gameBenjamin Ochan (left)
Custodian Benjamin Ochan kept a clean sheet in the Mashemaji derby as his AFC Leopards FC side drew goalless against Gor Mahia FC.
In South Africa in the Nedbank cup, goalie Ismail Watenga was an unused substitute as his Chippa United FC beat Free State Stars 3-2 in penalties following a one all draw in normal time to proceed to the next round.
Ismail Watenga
Forward Daniel Isiagi didn’t play due to a knock as his Jomo Cosmos side bowed out of the Nedbank cup following a 2-1 loss to Black Leopards at home.
Moses Waiswa started as his Supersport United side shockingly fell 1-0 at TTM to bow out of the Nedbank cup.
In Zambia, left back Shafiq Batambuze played full time as his Kabwe Worriors pipped Red Arrows 1-0 at home.
Custodian Yasin Mugabi was on the bench for Red Arrows.
Custodian James Alitho was not in the match day squad as his Zanaco FC side beat Prison Leopards 3-2 at home.
Monday 8th February 2021 Fixtures:
Egypt: Khalid Aucho’s Misr Le Makasa visits Ceramica Cleopatra. Derrick Nsibambi’s Smouha SC hosts ENPII.
Portugal: Alex Kakuba’s CD Cova Piedade hosts Covilha.
Sudan: Salim Jamal’s Al Hilal Omdurman hosts Ahli Khartoum
Compiled by Ronnie Lusulire, also a presenter on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football Radio
Participating Teams: Cameroon, Uganda, Zambia and Niger
Purpose: Preparing for the 2020 Total CHAN Finals kicking off on 16th January 2021 in Cameroon
Venue: Annex 1- OmnsiSports in Yaounde
Dates (Uganda Matches)
1st Jan 2021 Uganda 1-1 Cameroon -FT
4th Jan 2021 Uganda vs Zambia (4pm Local Time, 6pm EAT), Cameroon vs Niger 6pm Local Time)
7th Jan 2021 Uganda vs Niger (4pm Local Time, 6pm EAT)
Referees for Uganda vs Zambia
Referee: Nkamba DridAR1: Bigoh Metoul
AR2: Alinda Ambroise
RR: Ngo Biem
General Coordinator: Prince Tamba
MC: Bati Robert
Uganda Cranes will return to action on Monday against Zambia for their second match in the Four Nations Pre-CHAN Tournament that also has hosts Cameroon and Niger.
Both teams played out scoring draws in their opening fixtures with Cranes’ match against Cameroon ending 1-1 while Zambia were held 3-3 by Niger.
Ahead of Monday’s match, it will be renewed football emotions for Zambia Head coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic as he faces his former employers Uganda Cranes now handled by his great friend Johnathan McKinstry.
While still in Uganda, Micho would watch literally every match irrespective of its competitiveness including non-league matches.
However Mckinstry will come face to face with Micho again, following another healthy football clash during the CECAFA Senior Challenge in 2015 hosted by Ethiopia. Micho was on the Uganda Cranes Side while McKinstry for Rwanda Mavubi Stars. It was a classic regional Final derby settled in Ethiopia.
At just 30 years, McKinstry scooped the Best Coach of the Tournament accolade while Micho with the trophy.
With the two coming face to face tomorrow, Mckinstry is not throwing out their friendship through the window but wants to keep it professional while Uganda Cranes walk out of the tunnel against the Zambians.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry
‘Going into this game, will help us give every player a fair chance during the tournament but we will make changes and we expect our opponents to do the same. Tomorrow, I will come up against an old friend for both Uganda’s football and me personally. My relationship with Micho goes back I think with time while I was with Sierra Leone and he was coach for Rwanda.
When we arrived here in Cameroon we exchanged New Year’s messages and X-mas Greetings. We have known each other for several years. I am looking forward to seeing him. But for the 90 minutes of the game we will be trying to do the best for our respective teams. After the match we can share chat of old times. We both have objectives for our teams’
McKinstry about the tournament
McKinstry showing Joackiam Ojera some tactics during training in Cameroon. The URA FC speedy winger will be one of the key players during the Pre-CHAn Tournament
‘We feel the value of the tournament and getting used to the conditions here in Cameroon. Our first game against Cameroon was a great opportunity for us physically to test our players and also tactically. All players stepping out on the field are playing for their places on the CHAN Squad. They are not treating them as friendly matches but preparatory matches’
McKinstry with his players during the team talk inside the dressing room ahead of the Uganda vs Cameroon match, He says every player will get a fair opportunity before selecting the Final squad. Planning for CHAN Finals has gven McKinstry time to be with his players and guide them. They will play two more matches-one against Zambia on Monday before heading to Doula. McKinstry and his techical team of 1st Assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru, 2nd Assistant coach Livingston Mbabazi and Performance coach Alexander McCarthy during Sunday’s training at Annex B Olembe- found within Paul Biya Sports Complex. Uganda Cranes goalkeepers L-R Tom Ikara, Joel Mutakubwa, goalkeepimg coach Sadiq Wassa and Nafian Alionzi. Micho knows Ikara very well as he once summoned him in his various Squads for National duty.
Uganda Cranes defender Mbowa ahead of Match against Zambia
Uganda Cranes and URA FC defender Paul Mbowa says that his teammates have learnt alot during the camp
‘I thank the coaches who have built a lot of confidence and trust in the team. The match against Cameroon built our confidence so deep. We went into that match expecting to learn a lot. Zambia will be a good test as they were in the stands when we played against Cameroon’
The Uganda Cranes XI that sarted against Cameroon last Friday on New Year’s Day
Zambia coach Milutin Sredojevic ahead of match with Uganda Cranes
Zambia Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic /Image africatopsports.com
‘Uganda ,Ugandans and Ugandan football with Cranes lives actively in special suite of my heart. I am so happy that football in Uganda has moved 7 miles into the bright future. Tomorrow is check up for both Cranes and Chipolopolo and nothing else. I have highest degree of respect for Jothanatn McKinstry, his technical team and equally for the players led by veteran Tony Mawejje, It is perfect balance between maturity, seniority, experience and young upcoming players that have bright future ahead of them. It is emotional reunification for me with Uganda Cranes that i need to go over as professional and look at my team to get good performance and result while we both prepare for upcoming CHAN. Let football be the winner’
The tournament is organised by Alim Football Managemnt and FECAFOOT.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry
The Coronavirus pandemic subjected the sporting fraternity, in particular, the football family to unprecedented times since a national lock-down was communicated by the head of state on 18th March 2020.
Among the affected sections of football was the StarTimes Uganda Premier League where action for the 2019-20 season was abruptly halted with 5 rounds to play, declaring Vipers Sports Club the champions.
After a lengthy period, football returned, albeit without the fans amidst compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) outlined by the Government and the Ministry of Health in the mitigation of the pandemic.
Some of these SOP’s included testing of team players, officials and necessary staff for COVID-19, regular hand-washing, sanitizing, wearing of face-masks and physical social distancing, among others.
Match day one of the top flight league was successfully held with the exception of the Vipers – MYDA game that was put on hold because the reigning champions had a match away from home in the CAF Champions League away to Al Hilal Omdurman in Khartoum.
A total of 16 goals were netted in as many as 8 matches, 5 draws (one of which ended goal-less), 2 red cards and 2 outright victories.
UPDF’s 3-0 convincing victory against visiting Busoga United at the Army Military Stadium in Bombo was the most outstanding win, driving the newly promoted entity to the summit of the league standings, ahead of KCCA who won 2-1, away to Bright Stars at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium in the very first game of the season.
Heated up action between Soltilo Bright Stars and KCCA at Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso (Credit: Soltilo Bright Stars Media)
That said, a couple of players made their debuts at the respective clubs.
Right from the very opening match on Friday between Soltilo Bright Stars and KCCA at Kavumba, debutants had impressive performances.
Striker Brian Aheebwa, Italian midfielder Mazengo Loro, Dennis Iguma, Juma Balinya, Charles Lwanga all had their first official outings at KCCA.
It was Aheebwa with the field day at office, volleying home the opener for the visitors.
Brian Aheebwa celebrates the opening goal for KCCA (Credit: KCCA FC Media)
Soltilo Bright Stars’ Joseph Akandwanaho, like Aheebwa also scored on his debut.
Head coach Baker Mbowa marked his first game ever in the dug out for Soltilo Bright Stars.
He also granted debuts to defender Simon Kato Ssemayange, Allan Katwe, Marvin Youngman and Jamil Kisitu Nvule.
Despite missing a kick from the penalty mark, URA striker Steven Mukwala was on the mark in his first ever match for the tax collector’s funded club.
Another debutant on the other side, Bashir Mutanda missed opening up his goal account when his kick from the penalty spot was thwarted by Mbarara City’s goalkeeper Muhammed Ssekebba at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara City.
Police FC captain Tonny Mawejje had a few moments of brilliance on the ball before he limped out during the goal-less draw at home against Wakiso Giants at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Mubarak Nsubuga, goalkeeper Tom Ikara, Frank Tumwesigye were other new faces for Police.
Frank Tumwesigye dribbles the game against Wakiso Giants at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo (Credit: Police FC)
Wakiso Giants themselves had a couple of debutants who had a good account of themselves as defender Edward Satulo, Joshua Lubwama and the like.
UPDF’s 3-0 victory over Busoga United in Bombo was spiced up by the goals.
The biggest positive is that two of the goals came from new players on board; the Brian duo of Kayanja and Kalumba before defender Douglas Muganga’s deflected ball for the own goal.
UPDF Football Club players celebrate a goal (Credit: Courtesy)
Former SC Villa and Onduparaka goalkeeper Yusuf Waswa had his first game with the army side.
This also applied to Young Simba graduate Joseph Bright Vuni, Simon Mbaziira, Sam Kintu, Ibrahim Wamannah, Seif Batte, Hussein Zzinda, Dickens Okwir, Robert Eseru, Ivan Kato and the Pilsner man of the match Isa Mubiru.
UPDF Left back Isa Mubiru a.k.a Essein was Pilsner man of the match
Busoga United had Ashraf Batwawula, former Simba midfielder Gerald Bagoole.
At the Green Light Stadium in Arua, 10 man Express earned a point during their contest with Onduparaka.
Express had a couple of new recruits getting game time with defenders Enock Walusimbi and Murushid Juuko, Abel Eturude, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Charles Musiige, Denis Mubuya, Daniel Shabene, Ibrahim Kayiwa and Eric Kambale, Charles Musiige, George Ssenkaaba, Issa Lumu and John Byamukama.
Walusimbi, also the Express captain was sent off for unsporting conduct.
Action between Onduparaka and Express in Arua (Credit: Express FC Media)Onduparaka’s Living Kabon was Pilsner man of the match
In their 1 all draw against Kitara at the FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru, Kyetume’s Charles Livingstone Mbabazi had his debut as coach.
He also accorded a couple of players their first minutes for the Slaughters as Joshua Kigozi, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Nicholas Kasozi, Ezra Kaye and Stephen Kabuye.
Kitara FC’s Brian Muruli Mayanja celebrates his team’s equalizer against Kyetume at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
New-comers Kitara had rookies to the top flight league like goalkeeper Hillington Musoke, Oscar Munihizi, Patrick Mugume, Stuart Mwesigwa, Vincent Kasoki, Dennis Monday, Nathan Ololo, Rogers Lwebuga as coach Anthony Ssekitto also marked his official duties at the Kabalega boys since his last served Bukedea Town Council in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Match day two of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League returns on Tuesday, 8th December 2020 and on the subsequent day.
Match –Day 2 Fixtures:
Tuesday 8th December 2020:
· KCCA FC Vs Onduparaka FC, MTN Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:00 pm) – Live on Sanyuka TV
· MYDA FC Vs Police FC , King George IV Memorial Stadium-Tororo (4:00pm )
· Busoga United FC Vs BUL FC, FUFA Technical Center-Njeru (4:00pm)
· Wakiso Giants FC Vs Kyetume FC , Kabaka Kyabaggu Sports Stadium-Wakiso (4:00pm )
· URA FC Vs Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Arena of Visions-Ndejje University-Bombo (4:00pm)
Wednesday 9th December 2020
· SC Villa Vs Mbarara City FC , Bombo Military Barracks Grounds-Bombo (4:00 pm) – Live on Sanyuka TV
· Kitara FC Vs UPDF FC, Kavumba Recreation Ground-Wakiso (4:00pm)
MAIN PHOTO: Police’s Hassan Mahmood is closed down by Wakiso Giants Joshua Lubwama during match day 1 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday 4th December 2020 (Credit: Police FC Media)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced an on-line Competitions Management System (CMS).
This is a system that will enable referees and assistants to report about the match out-come instantly.
Training for the referees and assistants started on Thursday, 26th November 2020 at FUFA House.
According to the FUFA Deputy CEO – Football, Decolas Kiiza Hantali, the system will enhance the referees’ reporting formats and improve the integrity of the competitions held.
‘Training for Competitions management system training for referees and assistant referees who will officiate the first and second divisions in the season 2020-21 has commenced. The system will enhance referees’ reporting formats and improve on the integrity of our competitions. This is an online system as it is done in the international competitions and this will apply in our domestic competitions. Referees are appointed through the system and reports through the same system. We will require two major reports; the flash system (major highlights of the match) with 12 hours and the comprehensive report with 24 hours. We thank the FUFA IT department management that has designed this system and pray that it bears the fruits we anticipate especially of improving the integrity of our competitions.’ Decolas Kiiza Hantali, Deputy FUFA CEO – Football.
The system was designed by the FUFA Information Technology (IT) Department.
U-17 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers
13 – 28, December 2020 (To be Hosted by Rwanda)
Group A: Rwanda, Eritrea and South Sudan
Group B: Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya
Group C: Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania.
The Uganda U-17 youngsters who have been in a training camp for a fortnight now at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru under the stewardship of head coach Hamza Lutalo, among other coaches.
They were edged 5-2 by their counterparts of Uganda Hippos team in their last friendly match on Sunday in Njeru.
The team reported to camp on Friday November 6, will spend at least a month in Njeru before heading to Rwanda on in early December, for the U17 Total CAF AFCON CECAFA Zonal qualifiers.
The U-17 players during stretching drills
The tournament will be held in Rwanda from 13 – 28, December 2020.
Uganda is in group B with finalists Ethiopia and arch rivals Kenya.
This year’s edition will have 9 countries taking part namely host Rwanda, reigning champion Uganda, Eritrea, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania
The top two finalists will get rights to play in the 2021 U17 AFCON in Morocco as CECAFA representatives.
Tanzania hosted the last edition of the championship in 2019 that was won by Uganda who beat Ethiopia 3-1 in the final.
Fort Portal based Tooro Queens Women Football Club has sportingly qualified for the FUFA Women Super League.
This followed a 4-2 dramatic shoot out over Asubo Gafford Ladies following a goal-less stalemate in normal time playing under very hot conditions at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Monday.
Full time of an end to end game witnessed the two clubs play to a non-scoring draw.
Tooro Queens Ruth Nyakato and Janat Apolot vie for the ball
Asubo Gafford Ladies got close to scoring as early as the 5th minute but Nulu Nanyanzi had a free-kick hit the cross-bar from 25 yards.
This free-kick had been given after goalkeeper Cecilla Kamuli had handled the ball outside the goal area, and was consequently booked by FIFA referee Ronald Madanda.
Tooro Queens’ moment to separate the game arrived three minutes to end the match.
Nulu Nakyanzi controls the ball under pressure from Joanita AwembabaziNakyanzi vies for possession with Tooro Queens’ Jamillah Nabulime
Resty Kobusobozi flipped the ball over the Asubo Gafford Ladies goalkeeper Zulaika Ngamita but the touch was too heavy as the ball flew over inside the goal area.
During tense shoot out, Sumaya Komuntale, Violet Kyererezi , captain Jolly Kobusinge and Joanita Awembabazi scored for Tooro Queens.
Cecilla Kamuli dives to save Nulu Nankyanzi’s kick
Rachael Tukamuhebwa and Diana Nantongo scored for Asubo Gafford Ladies. Sheeba Zalwango shot wide and Nulu Nankyanzi was saved by goalkeeper Cecilla Kamuli.
Tooro Queens join Isra Academy and Makerere University Ladies who had earlier qualified.
Match No.15: Asubo Gafford Ladies FC Vs FC Tooro Queens
Monday, 2nd November 2020
*At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12:00 PM)
Follow Live stream on official FUFA Facebook page (Video) & 102.1 FUFA fm commentary (Audio)
The official match day start list for the Asubo Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens has been released.
Ronald Madanda will handle the contest as the centre referee. Lydia Wanyama Nantabo and Jane Mutonyi are the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Mashood Ssali is the fourth official whilst Owek. Amin Bbosa Nkono is the referee assessor.
Asubo Gafford Ladies during the last training session at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday evening
Match No.15: Asubo Gafford Ladies FC Vs FC Tooro Queens
Monday, 2nd November 2020
At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12:00 PM)
*Follow Live broadcast on FUFA Official Facebook page, audio commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m with timely updates on FUFA social media plat forms
The match day programme for the long awaited play-off between Asubo Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens has been released.
The official pre-match meeting on Sunday evening at 7 pm (FUFA Technical Center, Njeru).
Match Officials:
Referee: Ronald Madanda
Assistant Referee 1: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama
Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi
Fourth official: Mashood Ssali
Referees Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa
Pre-match meeting:
Date: 1st November 2020 (7:00 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Match Day Programme:
Monday, 2nd November 2020:
7:00 HRS: Security checks completed
8:00 HRS: Start Lists to be picked up from the teams by the fourth official
10:30 HRS: Latest arrival of teams and referees
10:40 HRS: Colours, Equipment, Jewelry, Names, Accreditations and Numbers to be checked by the fourth official, according to the instructions
11:00 HRS: Start warm ups
11:10 HRS: Warming up depending on the field condition
11:40 HRS: End warm up
11:42 HRS: 3 Minute warming for players
11:48 HRS: Substitutes and team officials leave the dressing rooms
11:49 HRS: Players leave the dressing rooms
11:50 HRS: Teams arrive at the final regrouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the fourth official
11:51 HRS: Check on players equipment (In Tunnel)
11:55 HRS: Team photos, moment of silence, coin toss
12:00 PM: KICK OFF
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Assistant Referees Lydia Wanyama Nantabo and Jane Mutonyi will be part of the officiating team for the Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens match at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Monday, 2nd November 2020.
The sports fraternity returned to life with the return of active football (although without fans) as the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) organized the league play-offs at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Buikwe district.
These play-offs entailed the FUFA Big League clubs (four), 16 regional and two in the women category.
Since 19th October 2020, the FUFA Technical Centre has been like a bee-hive environment with mouth-watering action to determine the promoted club to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, StarTimes FUFA Big League and the FUFA Women Super League.
A couple of departments; ranging from the FUFA Competitions department, welfare, technical, match-day organization, refereeing, health& safety, security, media and communications all joined hands to ensure that a successful championship is held.
www.fufa.co.ug highlights the moments at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in pictures.
L-R: Jackson Nyiima, Mark Ssonko, Ronald Katenya and Alex Muhabi inspecting the goal posts at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruMedics Mable Kabatalindwa and Ivan Kulika run to an emergency case.FUFA Competitions officers Phoebe Kutamba (left) and Sarah Birungi
FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza Hantali has been a busy party throughout the play-offs
All players and officials have been subject to regular temperature testingSansiro players and officials enjoying a meal
The catering department
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga in a security meetingHalf time and full time analysis of games
102.1 FUFA fm crew Reagan Murekeezi (left) and Shafik Mutebi relayed live all the matches on the Football Radio
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga with Jackson NyiimaFUFA Competitions officers Pheobe Kutamba and Sarah Birungi cross check the team list for Terrazo and TilesJackson Nyiima and Emmy Brian Nsubuga brief the players about the in-house rules and regulationsMale FIFA Referees morale boost on the day of the physical fitness testsHakim Matovu on the Goal Angle Camera 2. All the FUFA League play-offs have been broadcast live on FUFA TV with a feed on the official FUFA Facebook pageFUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya shares an idea with the FUFA President Eng. Moses MagogoA pre-match meeting on the match eveFUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa (Left) with FIFA Referee Ali Sabila ChelengatMoment of silence before every match was observed in honour of COVID-19 victimsThe main camera above camera 4 to ensure good coverage of the gamesMansoor Kimumwe, in charge of security at FUFA Technical CenterL-R: Mark Ssonko, Ronald Katenya and Jackson Nyiima execute the measurementsAction between Booma against Terrazo and Tiles. The footballers have braved every conditions to play the beautiful game
L-R: Decolas Kiiza Hantali, Hajjati Aisha Nalule and Humphrey Mandu Watenga during one of the planning meetings
Medical team attends to Ndejje University midfielder Nicholas Luzige.
Goal nets being tightened before a game
Referees walking to the field of play prior to kick off
Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern), Terrazo and Tiles (Western) as well as Calvary (West Nile) qualified to the StarTimes FUFA Big League for the season 2020-21.
These four clubs were confirmed after the gruelling FUFA Regional play-off action held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Luwero United players celebrateClinton Asiimwe jumps to head the ball as Patrick Waliggo closes by
Luwero United of Buganda region overcame CATDA (Kampala region) 1-0 in the final.
Joseph Justus Nkabirwa scored the lone strike on the day for Luwero United who finished the game with 10 men after a sending off for winger Sadat Mukembo.
In the earlier match, Luwero United had ejected fellow Buganda region Buwambo United 7-6 in post-match penalties after a goal-less stalemate.
On the other hand, CATDA out-witted Edgars 2-0 courtesy of Ivan Mayanja’s brace.
Gaddafi players in a mock military march after qualifying for the StarTimes FUFA Big League
Gaddafi Football Club, an Eastern region side based in Jinja city secured the second slot, winning 3-0 over Pallisa’s Sansiro.
Retiring Patrick Asiku, Mark Bamukyaaye (penalty) and super substitute Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano scored Gaddafi’s goals.
Gaddafi had moments earlier easily won 4-0 over Admin. Admin ejected Team Church from Katawi 5-4 in post-match penalties after a goal-less stalemate.
Terrazo and Tiles players celebrate their qualification to the StarTimes FUFA Big League
Western region’s Terrazo and Tiles got the third slot after winning 4-3 in post-match penalties over Kitara region side Booma.
Normal time had ended goal-less before post-match penalties were called in to decide the winner.
Terrazo and Tiles had progressed to the finals after humbling Kigezi 4-3 with normal time having ended goal-less.
Booma overcame Kasese’s Asingya 3-1 courtesy of a brace from striker Aldrine Kambale and Clinton Asiimwe.
Shamo Muhammed scored the consolation for Asingya in the closing stages of the match.
Calvary players and officials celebrate at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The final play-off slot for the Star Times FUFA Big League was claimed by Yumbe based Calvary of the West Nile region.
Calvary overcame Northern Gateway 2-0 courtesy of goals by teenager Kassim Talib and Jamil Asega.
‘We prepared well and the players knew exactly what was at stake. We looked for the early goal like planned and got it. I am happy for the work ethic of the players’ Ahmed Olima Borine, head coach at Calvary.
Each of the teams at the play-offs submitted a 20 man squad (both players and officials).
Match officials who handled Luwero United and CATDA matchThe medical team head Mable Kabatalindwa attends to an injured Kataka player
FUFA provided the security, accommodation, feeding, referees as well as medical care to all the clubs and officials.
All the matches were also live stream on FUFA TV with a feed shared on the official FUFA Facebook page.
Before kick off for every match, there was a moment of silence in honour of the victims for COVID-19.
A moment of silence before the Ndejje University and Kiboga Young duel
Luwero United
Winning Teams’ Squads:
Luweero United:
Farouk Yawe (Goalkeeper – Captain), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba, Henry Bugingo, Rashid Kanoonya, Joshua Kigozi, Ivan Nambafu Pepera, Joel Kalumwa, David Toko, Bashamu Mugwa, Enock Kabugo, Sadat Mukembo, Amir Nalugoda (Goalkeeper), Kone B. Kisapamungu, Joseph Nkabirwa, Joel Kamoga, Zakalia Sentongo
Team officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)
Gaddafi Team
Gaddafi:
Paul Mujampwani (Goalkeeper), Ibrahim Massa, Thomas Ochung, Bakari Magumda (Captain), William Otong, Pascal Ngobi, Umaru Kyeyune, Mark Bamukyaaye, Ronald Obele, Patrick Asiku, Sharif Ssengendo, Julius Seguya, Ivan Waako, Naziru Sserwada, Brian Muzuni, Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano, Asuman Bajampola
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Terrazo and Tiles Team
Terrazo & Tiles:
Peter Otine (Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda, Martin Ndugga, Francis Mabbikke, Patrick Waliggo (Captain), Abraham Atuhaire, Kemis Rwothomio, Andrew Bbale, Nasir Sadam Kakooza, Bryan Epaku, Charles Bbale, Bashir Matovu, Emmanuel Balyejjusa, Kenneth Ndyatunga, Xavier Masereka, Tadeo Nahebwa, Aaron Otim
Head Coach: Ali Kimera
Calvary Team
Calvary:
Swadik Akasa Andama (Goalkeeper), Ahmed Ramandan (Captain), Rahuman Feni, Jamil Asega, Junior Andama, Christopher Agotre, Bashir Alinda, Abel Ayiko, Kassim Talib, Erick Uyirwoth, Abdulrahman Andima, Muhamad Nadhir (Goalkeeper), Brian Okumu, Milton Afema, Emmanuel Adriko, Saviour Anzuvuku, Jamal Tabuga
Final: Northern Gateway (Northern) 0-2 Calvary (West Nile)
Calvary Football Club from the West Nile region earned sporting promotion to the StarTimes FUFA Big League for the 2020-21 season.
Kassim Talib and Jamil Asega scored in the 2nd and 76th minutes respectively for Calvary over Northern Gateway at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Saturday, 31st October 2020 under closed doors.
Calvary’s Kassim Talib (right) passes the ball as Northern Gateway’s Dickens Omara closes onAction between Northern Gateway (green) and Calvary at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Talib’s goal was the fastest since the FUFA Promotional play-offs kicked off on 19th October 2020.
Asega got the second with 14 minutes left on the clock, rounding goalkeeper Allan Otim to seal the victory.
Jamil Asega jumps high to celebrate the second goal joined by Abdulrahman Andima (shirt 22)
Calvary from Yumbe now qualifies to the StarTimes FUFA Big League to join the three earlier qualified clubs.
Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern) as well as Terrazo and Tiles (Western) were also promoted.
Calvary players and officials celebrate their promotion to the StarTimes FUFA Big LeagueNorthern Gateway XI Vs. Calvary
