Match No.15: Northern Gateway (Northern Region) Vs Calvary (West Nile)
Saturday, 31st October 2020
*At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (12 PM) – Live stream on FUFA facebook page (video) and 102.1 FUFA f.m (audio)
The official match start list for Northern Gateway (Northern region) and Calvary (West Nile region) has been released.
The winner of this match will qualify to the StarTimes FUFA Big League to join Luwero United (Buganda), Gaddafi (Eastern) as well as Terrazo and Tiles (Western).
As directed by H.E the President of Uganda and with guidance from the Ministry of Health and the National Council of Sports FUFA carried out COVID-19 PCR tests for 20 players and officials from each of the participating teams in the play offs.
Tests conducted for Young Elephants Football Club from the Northern Region and Hot Springs Football Club from West Nile Region returned Eight (8) positive results each.
This is high a ratio of infections and could easily endanger the entire community of the team.
This matter was brought to the attention of the FUFA Executive for guidance.
The Executive has considered the issues at hand and treated the matter as not provided for under the FUFA Competitions Rules and decided as follows:
1- The playoff matches Young Elephants v Northern Gateway and Calvary v Hot Springs is decided in favour of Northern Gateway FC and Calvary FC.
2 – A single match Calvary FC v Northern Gateway FC be played on Saturday 31st October 2020 at 12:00pm to determine the team that will sportingly be promoted to the 2nd Division 2020/2021.
3 – Young Elephants FC and Hot Springs FC are encouraged to undertake measures and guidelines from the Ministry of Heath to ensure quick recovery of the affected individuals of the teams.
*FUFA wishes to emphasize the importance of the heath of everyone and will do all in its means to ensure support to the vulnerable in this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Western region’s Terrazo and Tiles became the third club to sportingly qualify to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Terrazo and Tiles beat Booma 4-3 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended one all at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Friday.
Walter Omona’s 5th minute early goal for Booma was cancelled by Abraham Athuhaire’s 78th equalizer to push the game into the shoot-out.
In the post match shoot-out, Charles Bbale, captain Patrick Waligo, experienced Emmanuel Balyejussa and Francis Mabbikke scored for Terrazo and Tiles.
Clinton Asiimwe jumps to head the ball as Patrick Waliggo closes byTerrazo and Tiles goalkeeper Peter Otine carried high
Douglas Lule Kizza, Patrick Ongeyowon, Walter Omona were on target for Booma.
Abraham Atuhaire and Kenneth Ndyatunga missed for Terrazo and Tiles.
Fred Gift and Swadick Collensis and Jasper Akiiki Owobusinge all missed their respective kicks for Booma.
Terrazo and Tiles (Western) join the two other promoted clubs; Buganda’s Luwero United and Eastern region side Gaddafi to the StarTimes FUFA Big League league.
Two more regions; Northern and West Nile will face off to determine the fourth club to the second tier league.
Ambrose Arinda closes down Clinton AsiimweBooma XI Vs Terrazo and Tiles
Team Line Ups:
Booma XI: Moses Musisi (12 – Goalkeeper), Sabiiti Balamu (20), Jasper Akiiki Owobusinge (30), Latif Biira (49), Swadick Collensis (14), Douglas Lule Kizza (17), Fred Gift (27), Walter Omona (8), Aldrine Kambale (90), Patrick Ongeyowon (7), Clinton Asiimwe (9)
Subs: Anthony Omara (1), Maxwell Murungi (4), John Mubiru (3), Roger Kyomuhendo (45), Christopher Isingoma (80), Dassy Musimenta (10)
Head coach: Felix Ssekabuuza Kawooya
Assistant coach: Fred Alinaitwe
Team manager: Joseph Isingoma
Terrazo and Tiles XI Vs Booma
Terrazo & Tiles XI: Peter Otine (1-Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda (22), Martin Ndugga (3), Francis Mabbikke (5), Patrick Waliggo (24), Abraham Atuhaire (27), Kemis Rwothomio (8), Andrew Bbale (6), Nasir Sadam Kakooza (7), Bryan Epaku (25),Charles Bbale (14)
FUFA Regional League Play-offs (Friday, 30th October 2020)
Match No.12: Booma (Kitara) Vs Terrazo and Tiles (Western)
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 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 start list for Booma (Kitara) and Terrazo and Tiles (Western) is officially out.
Both sides have made changes to the teams that played on Thursday. Booma has two changes to the team that beat Asingya 3-1 whilst Terrazo and Tiles has three changes.
Kick off is 12 PM.
Team Line Ups:
Booma XI: Moses Musisi (12 – Goalkeeper), Sabiiti Balamu (20), Jasper Akiiki Owobusinge (30), Latif Biira (49), Swadick Collensis (14), Douglas Lule Kizza (17), Fred Gift (27), Walter Omona (8), Aldrine Kambale (90), Patrick Ongeyowon (7), Clinton Asiimwe (9)
Subs: Anthony Omara (1), Maxwell Murungi (4), John Mubiru (3), Roger Kyomuhendo (45), Christopher Isingoma (80), Dassy Musimenta (10)
Head coach: Felix Ssekabuuza Kawooya
Assistant coach: Fred Alinaitwe
Team manager: Joseph Isingoma
Terrazo & Tiles XI: Peter Otine (1-Goalkeeper), Ambrose Arinda (22), Martin Ndugga (3), Francis Mabbikke (5), Patrick Waliggo (24), Abraham Atuhaire (27), Kemis Rwothomio (8), Andrew Bbale (6), Nasir Sadam Kakooza (7), Bryan Epaku (25),Charles Bbale (14)
FUFA Regional League Play-offs (Friday, 30th October 2020)
Match No.12: Booma (Kitara) Vs Terrazo and Tiles (Western)
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 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
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match day schedule and officials prior to the Booma against Terrazo and Tiles game on Friday, 30th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The programme was confirmed after the official pre-match meeting held on Thursday night.
Booma and Terrazo & Tiles are competiting for the third slot available of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Luwero United (Buganda) and Gaddafi (Eastern) made the earlier grade.
Booma versus Terrazo and Tiles kicks off at 12 PM.
Ali Sabilla Chelengat (middle) will be the center referee when Booma plays Terrazo and Tiles
Match Officials:
Referee: Ali Sabilla Chelengat
Assistant Referee 1: Dick Okello
Assistant Referee 2: Ronald Katenya
Fourth Official: Ronald Madanda
Referees’ Assessor: Owek. Amin Bbosa
Match Day Programme:
Friday, 30th October 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 leaves the dressing rooms
11:50 HRS: Teams arrive at the final regrouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the fourth official
11:55 HRS: Team photos, moment of silence, coin toss
30th October: Booma Vs Terrazo & Tiles or Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
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The official match start list for Terazo and Tiles against Kigezi has been released. Kick off is 2 pm at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The winner faces Booma who beat Asingya 3-1 in the earlier match at 10 am.
Terazo & Tiles XI: Peter Otine (GK -1), Ambrose Arinda (22), Martin Ndugga (3), Francis Mabbikke (5), Patrick Waliggo (24), Emmanuel Balyejjusa (12), Kemis Rwothomio (8), Andew Bbale (6), Aaron Otim (11), Xavier Masereka (15), Charles Bbale (14)
Head coach: Ali Kimera
Subs: Bashir Matovu (23), Abraham Atuahaire (27), Kenneth Ndyatunga (10), Bryan Epaku (25), Tadeo Nahebwa (13), Nasir Sadam Kakooza (7)
Kigezi XI: Isaac Mulindwa (GK-18), Geofrey Ssemanda (5), Timothy Niwagaba (11), Davis Arinda (4), Peter Magimbi (15), Alex Mandela (12), Musa Ssajjabi (2), John Ssempijja (8), Derrick Mudali (10), Baker Twesigye (17), Boaz Arineitwe (7)
Subs: James Mugabo (45), Benson Musinguzi (6), Sunny Kaija (19), Joel Herbert Atuheire (9), Drake Bantu (72), Sunday Barnabas (1)
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Team Line Ups:
Asingya XI: Asonasio Bwambale (G.K – 1), Muhammed Shamo (77), Adam Mbusa (23), Hashim Kule (2), Vincent Kule M (12), Arnold Kajungu (11), Ramzan Masereka (6), Joackim Mbale (4), Gerald Mwesige (3), Amuza Kambale (21), Lazaro Bwambale (14)
30th October: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
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The match officials for Asingya and Booma (Kitara region) and Terrazo & Tiles and Kigezi (Western region) have been confirmed.
30th October: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
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With six matches played so far in the FUFA Regional play-offs, focus and attention has turned to the Western and Kitara regions.
The four clubs in these two regions arrived on Tuesday evening and had a feel of the astro turf at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Terrazo and Tiles, Booma and Asingye were the first clubs to arrive at Njeru before Kigezi set foot at the center later on in the evening.
Terrazo & Tiles players after feeling the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru turf
‘We are focused and composed ahead of the match in our midst’ Felix Kawooya Ssekabuuza, head coach at Booma disclosed after the light last training drills at Njeru.
In the opening match on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 at 10 am, Asingye from Kasese takes on Booma from Hoima.
Asingya players during the paces at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruCoach Felix Kawooya Ssekabuuza talks to the Booma players
The afternoon match will witness Terrazo and Tiles up against Kigezi at 2 pm.
Like for the other matches, these two matches will be broadcast live via FUFA TV on the official FUFA Facebook page with a live audio commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m and timely updates across all FUFA social media plat-forms.
Thursday, 29th October 2020 shall be a rest day ahead of Friday’s finale to determine the third club that has made it to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Already, Luwero United (Buganda) and Gaddafi (Eastern) are through to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Booma players
Full Schedule of FUFA Regional play offs:
21st October 2020 – Arrival of Buwambo United, Edgars, Catda, Luweero United
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luweero United
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda
23rd October 2020 – Rest Day
24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda
24th October 2020 – Arrival of Gadafi, Sansiro, Admin, Team Church
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gadafi 4-0 Admin
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro 0 (4) – 0 (2) Team Church
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020– Final: Gadafi 3-0 Sansiro
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Asubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
Gaddafi (Eastern Region) 3-0 Sansiro (North East Region)
Eastern region side Gaddafi Football Club attained a berth to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Gaddafi FC overcame 3-0 North East region club Sansiro 3-0 during a promotional final played on Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Patrick Asiku, Mark Bamukyaaye and second half substitute Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano netted the goals.
An aerial contest for the ball between Sansiro and Gaddafi at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruAction between Gaddafi and Sansiro at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Gaddafi joins Buganda region club, Luwero United to the second tier league.
Meanwhile, Asiku officially retired from active football in an emotional send-off.
The striker was accorded a guard of honour by fellow players moments after the game.
Patrick Asiku bid farewell
‘It feels good to retire on a high note especially when you score in the final match and your team wins to get promoted. This is a dream come true’ Asiku, also a former Uganda Cranes player said.
The regional play-offs continue on Wednesday with Western and Kitara regions.
Gaddafi XI
Team Line Ups:
Gaddafi XI: Paul Mujampwani (G.K – 29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Thomas Ochungo (20), Bakari Magumda (4), William Otong (13), Pascal Ngobi (31), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamukyaaye (8), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5)
Subs: Julius Seguya (1), Ivan Waako (6), Naziru Serwada (17), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7), Asuman Bajampola (2)
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Sansiro XI
Sansiro XI: Jamada Ojuge (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Joel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Leonard Olinga (11), James Oba (14)
Subs: Lazaro Ochan (6), Joseph Ronald Orei (9)
Head coach: Charles Namakoola
*Shirt numbers in brackets
L-R: Jane Mutonyi, Bakari Magumba, Mashood Ssali, Ronald Madanda, Pius Emadinga and Ronald Katenya
Match Officials:
Referee: Ronald Madanda
1st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi
Fourth official: Mashood Ssali
Commissioner: Mark Ssonko
Gaddafi Football Club celebrate their victory with march after their victory
Final – Tuesday, 27th October: Gaddafi (Eastern) Vs Sansiro (North East)
*FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
*Follow the FUFA League Play-offs Exclusive coverage on FUFA TV (via FUFA Facebook page) and Audio via the live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The official match line ups for Gaddafi and Sansiro have been released by the respective technical departments of the two clubs.
Gaddafi head coach Michael Ssebagala has named an unchanged line up from the team that won 4-0 against Admin.
His counterpart at Sansiro Charles Namakoola has one change with Leonard Olinga replacing Joseph Ronald Orei in the starting eleven.
Kick off at 12 pm.
Gaddafi XI: Paul Mujampwani (G.K – 29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Thomas Ochungo (20), Bakari Magumda (4), William Otong (13), Pascal Ngobi (31), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamukyaaye (8), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5)
Subs: Julius Seguya (1), Ivan Waako (6), Naziru Serwada (17), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7), Asuman Bajampola (2)
Head coach: Michael Ssebagala
Sansiro XI: Jamada Ojuge (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Joel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Leonard Olinga (11), James Oba (14)
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry already named the foreign based side ahead of the AFCON 2022 qualification double header against South Sudan in November 2020.
Most of the players summoned earned the precious playing time and have continued to impress at their respective clubs.
Jayden Onen scored in the 6th minute and got cautioned as his Reading U23 side lost 4-1 at Stoke City U23 during the English Premier League second division.
“I was very happy with the goal but unfortunately we lost and We now need to keep pushing up the league and working hard daily in training, we shall bounce back stronger.”, Jayden Roy Onen told the FUFA media.
Jayden Onen
Right back, Nicholas Wadada played full time but was unfortunate as Azam side lost their first season game 1-0 at Mtibwa Sugars.
On the other hand, midfielder Boban Zirintusa did not make the match day squad for Mtibwa Sugar because of injury.
‘I am feeling much better and hopefully, in the coming days, I will be back stronger in the coming weeks’ Zirintusa remarked.
In the Swedish Suprettan, Alexis Bbakka was not included in the match day squad as his Umea FC picked up a vital 3-0 win against Gais FC.
Goalkeeper Jamal Salim played full time but Al Hilal Omdurman side lost 0-1 at home against rivals Al Merreikh FC to deter their title chances in Sudan.
Left back Joseph Benson Ochaya was an unused substitute as his TP Mazembe side drew 1-1 at Motema Pembe during a premier league match in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Uche Mubiru jumps to head the ball
In England, Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru was introduced in the 79th minute as his Wycombe wanderers lost 2-1 to Norwich city in English championship.
Right back Elvis Bwomono featured for 90 minutes as his Southend united fc lost 2-0 to Tranmere in English League 2.
Dennis Onyango
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango featured for 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet as his Mamelodi sundowns claimed a 3-0 win over Kaizer Cheifs in their first game of the season in South Africa.
Moses Waiswa was unused substitute as his Supersport United claimed a 2-0 win over Black Leopard.
Ritah Kivumbi netted as her Mallbackens Women claimed a 2-0 win over Alvsjo W in Sweden Elitettan women league.
Miya Farouk featured for 79 minutes as his Konyaspor lost 1-0 to Gaziantep in Turkey.
Farouk Miya shoots
Holding midfielder Micheal Azira was unused substitute as his Chicago fire side drew 2-2 with New York Red Bulls in the Major Soccer League (MSL).
In Vietnam, Baba Kizito featured for 90 minutes as his Than Quang Ninh fc claimed a 2-1 win over Ho Chi Minh City.
Joseph Mpande was on the scoresheet as his Haiphong FC side beat Nam Dinh 3-2 in the Vietnam V-league.
Moses Oloya featured for 90 minutes as his Hanoi fc claimed a 2-1 win over Binh Duong.
Moses Oloya passes the ball in the Vietnam league
In the Estonia Meistrilliga, Edrisa Lubega was introduced in the second half as his Paide Linameskond side beat Kalju FC 3-1 on the road.
Ronald Mukiibi came on in the 7th minute for injured Thomas Isherwood while Izak Sewankambo played full time as also made an assist their Ostersunds FK side lost 3-1 at home to Hammarby during a Swedish Allsvenskun match.
Left back Alex Kakuba was not in the match day squad as his Cova Piedade side beat Leixoes 2-0 during the Portuguese Segunda.
Moses Opondo was not in the match day squad as his Odense FC side beat Lyngby 3-0 in Denmark.
Dereck Kuteesa wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Reims FC side beat 9 man Montpellier FC 4-0 during a French Ligue one match.
Paradou AC
In Algeria, Allan Okello started as his Paradou AC side beat Tribal Youth in a friendly game.
*Compiled by Ronald Lusulire. Lusulire presents “Tugukyangira Bunayira” every Tuesday on 102.1 FUFA fm alongside Senior Journalist Abu Zikusooka and Sinan Rajub Ssenoga.
Final – Tuesday, 27th October: Gaddafi (Eastern) Vs Sansiro (North East)
*FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match officials for the Gaddafi (Eastern region) and Sansiro (North East) this Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
FIFA Center referee Ronald Madanda is the main referee.
Ronald Katenya and Jane Mutonyi are the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Mashood Ssali is the fourth official as Mark Ssonk will the match commissioner.
Kick off is at 12 PM with live video feed on official FUFA facebook page and audio via the 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Ronald Madanda also handled Buwambo United against Luwero United
Match Officials:
Referee: Ronald Madanda
1st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi
Fourth official: Mashood Ssali
Commissioner: Mark Ssonko
L-R: Jane Mutonyi, Ronald Katenya and Ronald Madanda (holding the ball)
Final – Tuesday, 27th October: Gaddafi (Eastern) Vs Sansiro (North East)
*FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)
*Follow the FUFA League Play-offs Exclusive coverage on FUFA TV (via FUFA Facebook page) and Audio via the live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Eastern region’s Gaddafi will face Sansiro from North East in the final of the FUFA Regional play-offs at the FUFA Technical Center on Tuesday, 27th October 2020.
Gaddafi Football Club humbled Admin 4-0 on Sunday with the goals coming from Thomas Ochungo, Ronald Obele, Mark Bamukyaaye and an Edimond Robert own goal.
During the second match, Sansiro overcame Katakwi’s Team Church 4-2 in post-match penalties after a goal-less draw.
Ghislain Kagwa Otukei, Noel Okiror, Sam Mai and second half substitute Leonard Olnga scored for Sansiro in the match shoot out.
Gaddafi players in training on Monday morning
Team captain Julius Ocen and Salim Akabwai were on target on for Team Church.
James Oba missed for Sansiro whilst Emmanuel Orisa and substitute Alfred Ekwangu were denied by goalkeeper Jamada Ojuge.
Both Gaddafi and Sansiro conducted their respective last training sessions on Monday during a rain marred day.
Sansiro players during the last training on Monday evening
Gaddafi trained in the morning and Sansiro covered their last training in the evening.
“We have the confidence that we shall win the match. There are no injuries and the morale in the camp is high” Michael Ssebagala, Gadaffi’s head coach stated.
Charles Namakoola, head coach for Sansiro has the hope that they will win the match even if they traveled with a limited number of players.
‘We shall build on the victory we had on Sunday. The players are ready.’ Namakoola disclosed.
The pre-match press conference shall be held on Monday night.
Team Squads:
Gaddafi: Paul Mujampani (Goalkeeper – 29), Ibrahim Massa (90), Bakari Magumba (4), William Otongo (13), Thomas Ochungo (20), Umaru Kyeyune (3), Mark Bamunkyaye (8), Ngobi Pascal (31), Ronald Obele (22), Patrick Asiku (9), Sharif Ssengendo (5), Julius Sseguya (Goalkeeper – 1), Ivan Wako (6), Sharif Ziraba (11), Asuman Bajampola (2), Brian Muzuni (25), Ronald Bithum Nsumbiano (7)
Head Coach: Michael Ssebagala
Assistant Coach: Salim Lubowa
Sansiro: Jamada Ojue (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Noel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Joseph Ronald Orei (9), James Oba (14), Leonard Olnga (11), Lazaro Ochan (6)
Head Coach: Charles Namakoola
Full Schedule:
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (4) – 0 (2) Luweero United
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda
24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gaddafi 4-0 Admin
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro 0 (4) – 0 (2) Team Church
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020 – Final: Gaddafi Vs Sansiro – 12 pm (Njeru)
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Asubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
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There has been real thirst for football since March 17th 2020 when the Coronavirus pandemic struck and public gatherings were suspended to mitigate the spread of this contagious virus.
Nearly 8 months down the road, football returned albeit under closed doors at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe District with the league play-offs (StarTimes FUFA Big league and the regional leagues).
Juma Ssemanda sweeps the Njeru turf in a maintenance exerciseFUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule holds the match day ballShafik Bbosa on the main cameraFred Ssewankambo “Maanso”in charge of goal angle camera 1CATDA Players wash their handsMedical team attends to Buwambo United’s goalkeeper Eria Ssentongo. FUFA provided the full medical team for the entire play-offs as well as a stand-by ambulance
Patrick Lugemwa, the slow motion director on the TV production team
Dash board inside the O-B Van
A lot of football has been played with a big opportunity arising – relaying live the match proceedings to the general public via the FUFA TV broadcast on the official FUFA facebook page with timely updates on all social platforms (Twitter and Facebook) as well as a live radio commentary courtesy of 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Reagan Mulekeezi, one of the voices behind 102.1 FUFA f.m radio commentary
Kitara Football Club overcame Kiboga Young 1-0 in the final of the StarTimes FUFA Big League with Brian Mululu Mayanja scoring the all important goal in the 55th minute, in a match televised live on Sanyuka Television.
A CATDA player heads the ballHand-washing points are numerous at the FUFA Technical Center to ensure good hygiene
After the StarTimes FUFA Big League, then came the regional play-offs involving 8 regions of FUFA (Kampala, Buganda, North East, Eastern, Northern, West Nile, Kitara and Western).
Juma Ssemanda sweeps the Njeru turf in a maintenance exercise
Each region brought 2 clubs apiece with 4 slots for the total 16 clubs as the successful candidates for the 2020-19 StarTimes FUFA Big League.
www.fufa.co.ug brings you a catalogue of behind the scenes moments in the various departments; welfare, health, technical, refereeing, pitch maintenance, on-line, TV and radio production among others.
A hand washing point near the main gateFIFA Female Assistant Referees in Training drills at FUFA Technical Center, NjeruKitara FC captain Maxwell Owachgui being interviewed after their victory over KatakaSocial media team on duty
Full Schedule:
StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs:
18th October 2020 – Arrival of all officials, Kataka, Kitara, Ndejje University & Kiboga Young
