Following action on match Day 6 on Sunday that also brought an end to the group stage fixtures, the FUFA Drum is now headed to the Quarterfinals.
7 out of 8 teams are already in the first knock stage of the Competition to be played on the home and away basis set for 30th June and 1st July for the 1st leg while 7thand 8th reserved for the return leg outings.
However on Sunday, the inaugural tournament recorded an interrupted match between Teso Province and Bugisu Province in Katakwi as fans walked on to the pitch in the 75th minute with the score still 0-0.
The FUFA Drum Committee and FUFA Competitions Committee will pronounce itself based on reports from the match officials which will be presented to the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel headed by Deo Mutabazi.
The teams in the Quarterfinals so far are: Kampala, Bukedi, Busoga, West Nile, Ankole, Acholi and Buganda
Quarterfinals (Home and Away) 1st Leg
Q1 Saturday 30th June: To be determined after Teso vs Bugisu match
Q2 Saturday 30th June: To be determined after Teso vs Bugisu match
Q3 Sunday 1st July: Bukedi vs Acholi
Q 4Sunday 1st July: Buganda vs Kampala
Teso Province team has Emma Okwi and Denis Onyango in their starting line up. They needed to win against Bugisu to progress, unfortunately the match never ended.
Quarterfinals 2nd Leg to be played on 7th and 8th July.
One Hundred Million Shillings (100M) has been staked by FUFA in cash Prizes for the tournament Selected games of the Match Day 5 and 6 were sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board to a tune of 75M Shillings.
MAIN PHOTO: Ankole Province fans join two goal hero Paul Mucureezi to cerebrate his winner against West Nile in Ntungamo. Ankole won 3-2 to set up a quarterfianl berth with Busoga.
Teso 0-0 Bugisu in Katakwi (Abandoned in 75th minute, awaiting match referee’s report)
Group B:
Lango 2-0 Kigezi
*Man of the Match: Bronson Sserumira Nsubuga (Lango)
Buganda 1-0 Acholi – Bishop S.S, Mukono
*Man of the Match: Felix Okot (Acholi)
Group C:
Bukedi 2-0 Rwenzori
*Man of the Match: David Owori (Bukedi)
Bunyoro 1-0 Kampala
*Man of the Match: Jamal Kiyimba (Bunyoro, Goalkeeper)
Group D:
Karamoja 0-0 Tooro
*Man of the Match: Rajab Kajoba (Karamoja, Goalkeeper)
Ankole 3-2 West Nile
*Man of the match: Paul Mucureezi (Ankole)
Celebrations for Bukedi after scoring one of the goals against Rwenzori in Pallisa
The group stage level of the inaugural FUFA Drum competition had 7 out of 8 matches played to completion while one match in Katakwi between Teso and Bugisu was abandoned when fans entered the pitch with teh score at 0-0 in the 75th minute.
There were smiles and definitely tears at most venues as the Provinces fought for the remaining slots to the knock out stage.
In group A, Busoga qualified as the top placed team with 13 points. Busoga climaxed in clinical fashion winning 4-0 against visiting Sebei at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ Anthony Mayanja, opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Richard Wandyaka of BUL F.C doubled the scores seven minutes to the half time break. Hamis Tibita scored the other two goals in the 55th and 82nd minutes to complete the rout.
Tibita was named man of the match for his wonderful display, a reward that also comes with Shs. 100,000/ from FUFA.
Hamis Tibita (left) receives the man of the match award from FUFA Drum Committee Member Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
The match between Teso and Bugisu prematurely aborted in the 75th minute due to crowd trouble in Katakwi.
The organizing committee therefore will make a ruling after studying the match referee’s report. It aborted at 0-0. Uganda Cranes stars Goalkeeper Denis Onyango and Emma Okwi played in attack for Teso.
Buganda edged visiting Acholi 1-0 in group B at the Mukono Bishops play ground.
Onduparaka FC goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato scored the lone goal on the day, a well converted penalty.Norbert Mao hands over Man of the Match Accolade and an envelope of cash to Acholi’s Felix Okot
Lango’s Dickens Okwir in action against Kigezi
At the Uganda Technical College in Lira, Lango defeated Kigezi 2-0. Ivan Oree and KCCA FC yungster Allan Okello scored for Lango. Bronson Sserumira Nsubuga of Lango was named Man of the match. Both Lango and Kigezi fialed qualify to the knock out stage.
In group C, Bukedi smiled to a 2-0 home win at the Pallisa Hospital play ground. David Owori and Jackson Komakech were o target for Bukedi.
Salim Jamal in action for Bukedi. He came on as a substitute for his team that started the competition with a loss to Kampala but ended on a high with 2 successive wins.
Bunyoro overcame Kampala 1-0 in Masindi. Jackson Komakech’s 76th minute goal won the game as Kampala suffered their second successive loss of the competition. Goalkkeeper Jamal Kiyimba of Bunyoro was named Man of the Match.
Karamoja and Tooro settled for a goal-less draw in a group D encounter played at the Boma play ground in Moroto.
Karamoja goalkeeper Rajab Kajoba was the best player on the day after making numerous saves including a penalty kick.
Excited Acholi fans enjoy a moment during their game with Buganda at Mukono Bishops S.S play ground
In a five goal thriller, Ankole recovered from two goals down to to see off West Nile 3-2 at the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo district.
Alfred Leku of Express FC and Fred Amaku of K-Jinja SS had scored for West Nile in the 12th and 21st minutes respectively. KCCA FC player Paul Mucureezi grabbed a brace in the 49th and 79th minutes with Lameck Ebong getting the other goal for the home in 10 minutes into the second half.
Mucureezi was named man of the match as he received the award from his father Rev Canon Jonathan Bwanahoro.
‘I dedicate this award to my father. I wish him a happy Fathers’ Day. It was a perfect present for him’ said Mucureezi after the match.
David Owori receives his man of the match accolade from FUFA Drum member Livingstone Lajani
The tournament is sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board (Match Day 5 and 6) played under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’
All match day 6 Results
The Quarter-final matches to be played on home and away basis are set for the weekend of 30th June and 1st July 2018.
The final matches of the group stages of the FUFA Drum have all been moved to Sunday 17th June 2018. With the stakes high and the Eid El Fitri Day yet to be confirmed, the organizing committee of the FUFA Drum has decided to effect the changes in schedule of some of the matches due this weekend.
‘We have made the changes in a bid not to interrupt with any public holiday celebrations since we have our Muslim brothers and sisters who are likely to celebrate Eid El Fitri on one of the days that has been designated for matches’ said FUFA Drum Chairman Rogers Byamukama.
The changes will not affect the appointments that had been made for the matches.
Table Standings and how the pairings of the Quarterfinals and Semifinals draw was conducted last year at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The 2018 FUFA Drum match day 5 was boosted by the unveiling of Uganda Tourism Board as a sponsor for 5 fixtures from the Match Day 5and 6. UTB announced a sponsorship package of UGX 75M towards the tournament for the month of June only.
The best eight players in each game were awarded with the Man of the Match prize.
During the same weekend, 102.1 FUFA fm was looking out for the player who would score the 100th goal of the tournament. Prior to the weekend action, 88 goals had been scored. 19 were scored over the weekend to bring the total to 107.
Bukedi Province and Proline FC player David Owori received the 100th goal prize of Ush.100,000 from 102.1 FUFA fm awarded to him by the radio’s Administrator Meddy Sengendo at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo. Owori was also named Man of the Match that comes with 100,000/- and took home Ush.200,000 overall.
Bukedi’s David Owori receives his Man of the Match prize from Hamid Juma Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo on Sunday June 3rd 2018.
Owori scored the second goal on 12 minutes shortly after Joseph Owino had earlier opened the scores for Bukedi Province.
Wahab Gadafi of West Nile Province receives his Man of the Match prize at Barokoro Ground from Match Commissioner Lajan Livingstone on Sunday June 3rd 2018.
In West Nile on Sunday, Wahab Gadafi took the Man of the Match prize after scoring his first hat trick in Drum tournament.
He was on target in the 6th, 40th and 89th minutes in the 5:1 victory of his province West Nile over Karamoja at Barokoro Ground in Zombo.
In Fort Portal at Buhinga Ground, Nicolas Kagaba’s strike in the added time of the second half helped Tooro overcome Ankole 1-0.
Tooro Province Nicolas Kagaba receives his Man of the Match award at Buhinga Ground in Fort Portal on Sunday June 3rd 2018. He received the award from Alex Ruhunda-MP Fort Portal Municipality.
Karim Ramathan of Rwenzori Province grabbed the Man of the Match prize after his sound performance in the goalless draw with Bunyoro Province at Nyakasanda in Kasese. He kept the backline tight.
Karim Ramathan of Rwenzori Province receives the Man of the Match prize at Nyakasanga Ground in Kasese on Sunday June 3rd 2018.
On Saturday, Ndihabwe David of Kigezi Province was chosen Man of the Match after his tremendous display in the match despite his team suffering a loss to Buganda Province 1:0.
Kigezi’s Ndihabwe David receiving the Man of the Match Award (M) from the Chairman FUFA Drum Rogers Byamukama (R) and FUFA Vice Presdent Justus Mugisha at Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
In Mbale, well-known Vipers SC goalkeeper James Alitho scored a vital goal through a penalty that led his Bugisu Province to a 1-0 victory over Busoga on Saturday.
He was named Man of the Match for his exceptional display during the match and he took the 100,000 prize money. He is now o 8 goals and leads the scorers’ charts
James Alitho of Bugisu and Vipers SC receiving the award for Man Of the Match in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.
James Alitho of Bugisu Province showing a message on his inside T-Shirt after scoring a penalty against Busoga Province in Mabale on Saturday 2nd June.
The Vipers SC player was once a dangerous striker at the same time a goalkeeper during his days with Mbale side CRO.
In Gulu, Acholi and URA FC’s Hudu Mulikyi was remarkable in the match that ended 1:1 between Acholi Province and Lango Province at Pece Stadium.
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza was Match Commissioner and presented the award to him with sh.100,000 prize.
Hudu Mulyiki of Acholi receives his Man of the Match Award from FUFA Executive Decolas Kiiza at Pece Stadium in Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.
In Kapchorwa Sebei’s Hendry Arapkwoita took the Man of the Match prize regardless of his Province losing at home to Teso Province by 4:2.
Sebei’s Hendry Arapkwoita receiving the Man of the Match Award in Kapchorwa on Saturday June 3rd 2018.
MAIN PHOTO:
Bukedi’s David Owori receives his 100,000/= from FUFA fm administrator Medi Ssengendo for scoring the 100th goal of the FUFA Drum Tournament
The FUFA Drum tournament is aimed at developing football in various aspects including coaching. With the competition at the final bend of the group stages getting intense, one man Stephen Pritchard has attracted attention from the football family.
He is the only European handling a Provincial team in the FUFA Drum.
The FUFA Drum Media team caught up with Pritchard just before his team’s match between Rwenzori and Bunyoro at Nyakasanga Stadium in Kasese.
Names: Stephen Pritchard
Nationality-Scottish
When did you come to Uganda? I have spent 10 years in Uganda and specifically in Rwenzori region where I have been delivering several services.
What had you come to Uganda to do? I had come under the Community Development Through Sports (CDTS) program, an organization that deals with enabling young people to get involved in sports especially football.
And why did you choose to operate in Rwenzori region of all regions in Uganda? Ohh, this sounded a special area for me because after discovering that the area had faced insecurity of the ADF rebels, definitely the young ones were deprived of involvement in sports and needed to be helped. I was not disappointed because I found people who were talented and also willing to play.
So for those who do not understand English? Yes, I had challenges at first but I forced myself to learn the local language so as to make communication a bit easier.
Pritchard greeting FUFA Beach Soccer Association Chaimran Deo Mutabazi
And do you speak Rukonjo or any other language here? No, my Rukonjo is not anywhere good, but good enough I can pick what one has said in this language.
How did you cope up with learning the language and also doing community service? These things go together. Training the players and also learning their language as well.
What has been your contribution in sports here so far?I have a degree in Community development and have helped to revive strong school teams at King Jesus Mubuku for girls and Rwenzori High School for boys. I have also coached clubs like Kasese New Villa and Sun City.
Pritchard celebrates Rwenzori’s goal against Bunyoro in Hoima.
How do you feel being the coach of Rwenzori Province? I feel so good and proud that the local people here and the players from different clubs on this team respect me as their coach. It makes me feel special from the many other capable coaches in this region.
You are known for communicating with energy while on the touchline-Yes, when people hear me shout on the touchline they think I am harsh but I am not, only that I am always giving my players instructions. My team knows what I want and I have got a good relationship with my players wherever I have gone.
Pritchard shouting out instructions on the touchline when Rwenzori played Bunyoro in Hoima.
Your views about the FUFA Drum tournament This is a wonderful project by FUFA. This tournament has helped bring out special talents that have not been seen on the topmost level in Uganda. For example shirt Number 7 of Bukedi (Fredson Gwoto who plays for Kajjansi United) is a special player I have seen in the teams we have played. We also have good players in Rwenzori. This project should continue and FUFA uses is to tap more talent for various national teams.
What do you talk about Ugandan football?-There is a lot of wonderful talent in Uganda but the problem is, there is not much youthful development programs. Most players are good but late development fails them. If there were strong youth projects, this country would be far above most on the continent.
Rwenzori Province Team handled by Pritchard
What do you think are Rwenzori’s chances of making it to the next level? We are looking at winning our last game and we see what happens elsewhere. What I know the boys are focused.
Where would you like to see yourself in Uganda football management? I would be very grateful if I was named Uganda Cranes coach. I would be the second Scottish to manage the Uganda Cranes after my brother Bobby (Williamson).
Note: Sebastien Desabre is the current Uganda Cranes coach and has a binding contract with FUFA).
What do you think makes you capable of taking up this job? I am a good coach. I command discipline from my players and above all, good managers in the world are from Scotland (laughs) just look at Sir Alex Ferguson.
How do you spend your time in Rwenzori? I have a girlfriend here Annah Karungi with whom I have a 5 year old son and she makes my life tick. I am always with her and our son whenever I am not on duty.
Viane Sekajugo of Buganda Province cerebrating after scoring Kigezi Province in Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
Buganda Province made a marvelous upturn in the group B of FUFA Drum competition after a vital 1:0 win against Kigezi Province away in Kabale at theMunicipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
Viane Sekajugo who plays for Onduparaka FC in the Uganda Premier League was the hero when he scored the most important goal for his Buganda Province in the 42nd Minute.
Kigezi’s Ndihabwe David took the Man of the Match accolade despite his Province losing at home.
Kigezi’s Ndihabwe David receiving the Man of the Match Award (M) from the Chairman FUFA Drum Rogers Byamukama (R) and FUFA Vice Presdent Justus Mugisha at Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.
Buganda moved to the 2nd position of group B with 7 points ahead of Lango and Kigezi lying in 3rd and 4th places with 6 and 4 points respectively.
Meanwhile, in the same group Acholi Province maintained the lead with 11 points after drawing 1:1 with neighbours and rivals Lango Province at Pece Stadium in Gulu.
Police FC’s Ogik Norman scored first for Acholi in the 10th Minute before Amuka Bright Stars FC Okwir Dickens netted the equalizer for the visitors Lango in the 58th minute.
URA FC’s midfielder Hudu Mulikyi of Acholi had the best game performance of the day and was chosen as Man of the match.
Acholi also preserved its unbeaten run on match day 5 in group B and is one of the Provinces with the biggest fans support.
Acholi Province players lining up before Acholi vs Lango match in Pece Stadium Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.Paramount Chief of Lango Yosam Odur inspecting Lango Players before kickoff of Acholi vs Lango Match in Pece Stadium Gulu on Saturday.Paramount Chief of Lango Yosam Odur having a word with Acholi’s goalkeeper Rubangakene Emmanuel before the match between Acholi Province and Lango Province in Pece Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.Hudu Mulyiki of Acholi receives his Man of the Match Award from FUFA Official Decolas Kiiza at Pece Stadium in Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.
Elswhere, Bugisu Province edged Busoga Province in Mbale with one goal from Vipers FC’s Alitho James who converted a penalty after he was fouled inside the goal area by Yunus Sabira in the 59th minute.
Alitho went on to win the Man of the match and still leads the score sheet with eight goals and helped his Province to jump to the top position on 10 points but with a margin of one goal difference ahead of Busoga.
Teso is in third place regardless of thrashing Sebei Province 4:2 away in Kapchorwa, Kirinya-Jinja SS FC striker Musa Esenu scored twice for Teso, Okwi Simon and Sui Micheal netted the other two goals, while Arapkweita Aendrin and Chebet Eric scored for Sebei.
Bugishu Province and Vipers SC Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga in action during the match against Busoga Province in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.James Alitho cerebrating with Bugisu fans after scoring a penalty against Busoga Province in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.James Alitho of Bugisu Province showing a message on his inside T-Shirt after scoring a penalty against Busoga Province in Mabale on Saturday 2nd June.Bugisu Province top scorer James (yellow) Alitho in action against Busoga in Mbale on Saturday 2nd JuneJames Alitho of Bugisu and Vipers SC receiving the award for Man Of the Match in Mbale on Saturday 2nd June.
In the other Matches on Sunday 3rd June Rwenzori will host Bunyoro at Nyakasanga in Kasese, Kampala host Bukedi at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo, West Nile play Karamoja in Barokoro Ground, Zombo and Tooro will be home at Buhinga Ground playing against Ankole.
Bugisu Province fans cerebrating in Mabale after wining Busoga Province by 1:0 on Saturday June 2nd.Fans enjoying the game between Kigezi Province and Buganda Province in Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.Fans enjoying the game between Kigezi Province and Buganda Province in Kabale Municipal Stadium on Saturday 2nd June.Bugisu fans cerebrating their home win against Busoga Province on Saturday 2nd June.
MAIN PHOTO: Lango Province players lining up before Acholi vs Lango match in Pece Stadium, Gulu on Saturday 2nd June.
The Pearl of Africa – was made popular by Winston Churchill in his 1908 Book entitled “My African Journey” about his trip to Uganda in 1907.
Winston Churchill became quite enthused about what he found in Uganda when he wrote “For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life — bird, insect, reptile, beast — for vast scale — Uganda is truly “the Pearl of Africa.”
FUFA President Moses Magogo (L), and Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) signing the Memorandum Of Understanding during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
The FUFA Drum, a new tournament organized by the Federation carries the theme “celebrating Ancestry” with games spread across the entire country and in the long run promoting tourism and creating awareness about Uganda.
It is along those lines that Uganda Tourism Board(UTB) has partnered with FUFA as the tournament continues to grow in stature just in its maiden edition.
Uganda Tourism Board has on Friday committed 75 million shillings towards the tournament. While unveiling the package at FUFA House, UTB Deputy CEO, John Ssempebwa stated that as a board,they have been impressed with the objectives of the tournament and seen it’s impact on the people in the games played so far.
FUFA President Moses Magogo (M), Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) and the Chairman FUFA DRUM Rogers Byamukama (L) displaying the FUFA DRUM logo during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
“Uganda is a very beautiful Country, we have good visiting sites, everything good in Africa is found in Uganda. The question is do Ugandans know their country?”
“So as Uganda Tourism Board, we believe the FUFA DRUM is an avenue for us to promote tourism with several people moving from one region to another. We saw how people from Acholi land moved to Kigezi to support their team, people from Karamoja made the trip to Ankole and this impressed us. We have therefore decided to commit 75 million shillings towards the tournament as a pilot project.” Mr John Ssempeebwa.
Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
Ssempeebwa asserted that with such movements, people will get to know the different tourist sites, creatures and this will in the end promote tourism.
“ When people move from one place to another, there is an opportunity to go and find the unknown, visit the tourist attractions we have, so this will in the long run promote tourism”
The 75 million shillings will cater for five games in the month of June including the penultimate group matches due this weekend.
The Selected games that Uganda Tourism Board will cover include;
Kigezi Vs Buganda
Lango Vs Kigezi
Bukedi Vs Rwenzori
Bunyoro Vs Kampala
Ankole Vs West Nile.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo indicated that it is a privilege that the corporate world is seeing value in The FUFA Drum.
” It is a moment of excitement where we demonstrate that the game of football is not about goals only but can be a tool to promote tourism and boost the economy. When we set out a strategy to become the number one team in Africa, we got an idea to traverse Uganda to take the game to all parts of the country with an agenda of celebrating Ancestry.” He said before adding, “As FUFA we are happy about this partnership with Uganda Tourism Board and we believe this will in the end boost our economy.”
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
The President also went ahead to share his story of how The FUFA Drum has enabled him visit places he had never been to and indicated that with people moving from one region to another, tourism will be boosted.
“Personally, I had never been to Kapchwora but when I went to watch a game, I got the opportunity to visit the Sipi falls and I believe so many other people get same moments whenever they move from one part of the country to another. This helps to boost the tourism sector in the long run.” He stated.
He further revealed that there is already an idea to reward fans who will travel, take pictures at tourist sites and share them on social media.
“ We are still planning with Uganda Tourism Board to have a campaign on Social media with fans sharing pictures at tourist sites and the people with the best or most trending photos will be rewarded.” Revealed the FUFA President.
In a related development, FUFA FM 102.1 FM has staked a prize for the player who will score the 100th goal in The FUFA Drum, 88 goals have been scored so far. The tournament enters match day five this weekend with eight games on card across different.
Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) handing over Uganda tourism book to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M), and the Chairman FUFA DRUM Rogers Byamukama (L) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Moses Magogo (M), Deputy CEO Uganda Tourism Board John Ssempeebwa (R) and the Chairman FUFA DRUM Rogers Byamukama (L) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday 1st June.
The FUFA Anthem will be played at all the FUFA Drum games starting with match day 5 due this weekend.
The tournament organising Committee chairman Mr. Rogers Byamukama confirmed the development.
‘Like you see during CAF and FIFA organized games where respective anthems are played while players are walking from the tunnels, equally the newly launched FUFA Anthem will be played on all the FUFA Drum games this weekend’ said Byamukama during thhe FUFA weekly press briefing on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.
Byamukama further asserted that the FUFA Anthem will be played only when the players are walking onto the pitch prior to kickoff but the National and Cultural anthems can as well be played as per the match organization.
West Nile Province Players sing the National Anthem during their match against Tooro Province
The FUFA Anthem composed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo and sung by music diva Irene Ntale depicts the spirit of nationalism calling upon all Ugandans, fans, Sponsors and Government to rally their support towards the different National teams.
The Anthem also embeds the spirit of unity, calling upon the different stakeholders to be one family and develop the game together.
With the inaugural edition of the FUFA Drum entering the final bend of the group stages, a lot is still at stake as provinces seek to advance to the quarterfinals in the penultimate games this weekend.
The FUFA Drum Statistics after match Day 4
The FUFA Drum Match Day 5 fixtures
Drum Fixtures Match Day 5
When will FUFA Anthem be played:
All FUFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies
All RFA Competitions award giving matches and/or ceremonies
Opening and Closing of the FUFA General Assembly
Opening and Closing of the FUFA Members General Assemblies
The chairperson of the local organizing committee for the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament, Rogers Byamukama is impressed about the progress for this inter-provinces tourney.
Addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House during a press conference ahead of match day five fixtures, Byamukama commented about the great progress for the tournament;
The FUFA Drum tournament has continued to progress for the better. As organizers, we are impressed that the tournament has attracted cultural, religious and political leaders, attracting as many people as possible. We thank the province leaders, players, fans, sponsors and the media who have supported the tournament in the best way possible.
Ahmed Hussein (left) and Rogers Byamukama during the FUFA Press conference on Wednesday at MengoFUFA Drum local organizing committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama
Flanked by the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein, Byamukama also lauded the various provinces that have gone an extra mile to solicit for sponsorship through efficient community mobilization.
Most teams have been able to look for sponsorship which is a great initiative as we are also in the final stages of securing the tournament sponsorship. This tournament has also helped provinces in handling event management and it has been a plat form for FUFA administrators to meet key stake holders in the game. The FUFA Drum has a high level of organization and we shall continue to maintain the status quo.
The tournament returns this weekend with eight matches on Saturday, 2nd June 2018 and Sunday, 3rd June 2018.
Besides Kampala and Busoga who have already booked their berths for the quarter finals, a lot is at stake for the remaining provinces.
Match Fixtures:
Saturday 2nd June, 2018:
Bugisu vs Busoga at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
Sebei vs Teso-Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
Kigezi vs Buganda-Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kabale
All Provincial Teams will be eager to name full squads with more quality players when The FUFA Drum returns with match day 5 this weekend on 2nd and 3rd June across the country.
Local based stars like Paul Mucureezi and those playing abroad like Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa, Salim Jamal have not been able to play for their Province Team but have been following proceedings of the tournament.
With all players in recess following the end of the domestic Leagues both in Uganda and away where they play, the Head coaches of the 16 teams will be hopeful of making use of the services of these star players.
‘I know how much I miss playing for my Province. There is enough time for me to play for them during the offside. We need to collect good points from the remaining two games for our team’ said Mucureezi.
It is not clear what kind of involvement and support players like Onyango, Salim Jamal, Yunus Sentamu, Tony Mawejje, Murushidi Juuko will have towards their teams.
However putting in mind how much they treasure their cultures and traditions, it is highly likely that they will play a key role either on the pitch on offer any moral support.
Statistics after Match Day 4 of The FUFA Drum. Kampala is the only team that has won all its 4 games so far while Sebei are searching for their maiden point.
Tooro plays friendly match ahed of clash with Ankole.
Kyarusozi Select 2-2 Tooro Province. As Tooro prepares to face Ankole Province Team, a friendly match was played on Sunday in Kyarusozi.
Kwezi Harrison scored a brace fro Kyarusozi while Ronald Nyanya also got a brace for the visitors.
West Nile names Squad
West Nile has released their Squad for the forthcoming fixture against Karamoja on 3rd June 2018 in Zombo. West Nile province has also lined up a friendly match with Acholi Province on Wednesday 30th May 2018 at Barokoro in Paidha.
Goalkeepers: 1-Ajaib Nafian (URA), 2-Anyama Richard (Onduparaka),
Midfielders: Gift Ali (Proline), Feni Alli (Unattached), Orombi Ronald (Maroons), Chika Sydney (Maroons), Wani Ivan (Maroons), Ovoyo Solomon (Nkumba University), Joel Jangeyambe (Nebbi Central), Gadaffi Wahad Adjumani (Onduparaka), Tabu Vitalis (SC VIlla), Abel Eturude (SC Villa), Adriko Joel (Mvara Manya Boys), Faizol Anini (Onduparaka)
Strikers: Shaban Muhammad (KCCA), Brian Umony (Indian Premier League), Oromchan Villa (Paidha Black Angels), Abang Cromwell (Paidha Black Angels), Bida Ezra (Onduparaka), Amaku Fred (Kirinya Jinja ss), Leku Alfred (Express), Okuthi Ceaser (Onduparaka)
Bugisu have the leading scorer of the competition JAmes Alitho who in this picture is the keeper. That is the only game he has featured as a shot stopper. He has since moved upfront to revive his team’s chances.
Fixtures
Saturday 2nd June, 2018
Bugisu vs Busoga at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
Sebei vs Teso-Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
Kigezi vs Buganda-Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kabale
Acholi vs Lango-Pece Stadium, Gulu
Sunday 3rd June, 2018
Rwenzori vs Bunyoro- Nyahuka Christ Bundibugyo
Kampala vs Bukedi-StarTimes- Lugogo
West Nile vs Karamoja- Barokoro Ground-Zombo
Tooro vs Ankole- Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
MAIN PHOTO: Bunyoro’s Kabon Living of Onduparaka FC chest controls the ball from Rwenzori player at Boma grounds in Hoima
At the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Emergency Executive Committee sitting on Friday 11th May 2018, it was resolved that a special Commission of Inquiry into match officiation be set up with immediate effect.
This arises from the information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.
The Press conference was addressed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.
The Committee will convene at Ivy’s Hotel Rubaga in Kampala and is expected to conclude its work within one month.
FUFA President added;
‘During this time the Commission will be receiving information/materials from the public that will help in the inquiry. Anybody with Information/materials that shall be found credible and used to the logical conclusion shall receive a Cash reward of UGX 1,000,000= (One million shillings)’
L-R: Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma during the special press conference on Friday at FUFA House
L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Isa Magoola and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu attended the Press conference
The Commission may invite/summon any person/s who it deems to be important to the inquiry findings. And whoever is invited/ summoned MUST comply without fail. Failure to comply might invoke sanction if he/she is a football stakeholder.
The findings from this inquiry shall be submitted to the FUFA Judicial bodies for appropriate action.
The Federation appeals to the football stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with the Commission as we work towards improving our game.
The Commission of inquiry shall comprise of 5 people:
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member
Some of the members of the media who attended the special urgent press conference on Friday
King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi (extreme left) was chief guest when Tooro Province hosted West Nile at the Buhinga Province in Fort Portal
Match day four of the 2018 FUFA Drum Tournament continued on Sunday with three games on the menu across the country.
Tooro Province fell 1-0 at home to West Nile at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
West Nile goal hero Alfred Leku races to the ball against Tooro Province
Alfred Leku, a forward at Express Football Club scored the all important goal for visiting West Nile.
Soana Football Club captain who also doubles as the skipper for the Tooro Province, Timothy Musinguzi was named man of the match despite being on the losing side.
Musinguzi was thereafter handed a plaque and cash (Shs. 100,000) by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Timothy Musinguzi (left) recieves the man of the match prizes from the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
On the green lush of the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo, Ankole overcame 3-1 Karamoja before a capacity crowd.
Kodet Ferrer, a player with Jam Football Club in Kotido district put Karamoja Province in the lead after 25 minutes.
Karamoja Province players celebrate their opening goal
The joy was short lived when Mbarara City’s Clinton Kamugisha scored the equalized on the half hour mark as the first half ended one all.
Siraje Turyamureeba netted a penalty upon restart when Kotido Vipers’ Bernard Ochien brought down Joseph Akwandwanaho of Nyamityobora in the forbidden area after 53 minutes.
Clinton Kamugisha dribbles past two Karamoja players at Kyamate play ground
Hard working forward Muhammed Matovu, a player at Western Regional league club Rushere capped the icing on the cake with the third goal that drove hundreds of fans at Kyamate into uncontrolled excitement.
The Ankole Province players celebrate Clinton Kamugisha’s equalizerAnkole’s forward Muhammed Matovu is blessed by South Ankole Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe as he received the man of the award and cash (Shs 100,000)
Matovu was also named man of the match as he was rewarded with a plaque and cash (100,000/=).
Bunyoro and Bukedi shared the spoils in a one all draw.
Bukedi’s Ronald Musana in action
Ronald Musana scored for Bukedi and Billy Herbert replied for Bunyoro.
Saturday 14th April 2018
Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
Goals:
Yusuf Mukhongotya (Rwenzori)
Nelson Senkatuka (3 goals) – Kampala
Buganda 1-3 Lango
Goals:
Allan Kayiwa (Buganda)
Dickens Okwir (2), Petit Wanok – Lango
Kigezi 0-1 Acholi
Goal: Hudu Mulikyi
Bugisu 8-0 Sebei
Goals: James Alitho (3 goals), Milton Karisa, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Hakim Magombe(2), Wasswa Malvin
Busoga 0-0 Teso
Excited Karamoja fans lit up the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo districtPassionate fans in Fort Portal blow the vuvuzelas when Tooro Province hosted West Nile
The FUFA Drum (Match Day 4 – Saturday 14th April, 2018 Results)
Busoga 0-0 Teso
Bugisu 8-0 Sebei
Buganda 1-3 Lango
Kigezi 0-1 Acholi
Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
Lango, Kampala and Acholi managed to register victories away during the FUFA Drum match day 4 matches played on Saturday, 14th April 2018.
Kampala recorded a 3-1 win over Rwenzori at the Nyahuka grounds in Bundibugyo district.
Bright Stars FC captain and Uganda Cranes striker Nelson Senkatuka scored a hat-trick in the match.
Nyamityobora Football club winger Robert Mukhongotya got the consolation for the home side.
Nelson Senkatuka attempts to dribble the ball away from Rwenzori’s opponent
This was Kampala Province’s fourth victory in a row, making them the only team with a 100 percent record.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo watched this game and he was the Chief Guest.
He presented over the man of the match plaque to Kampala’s Senkatuka with the cash prize of Shs. 100,000.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Nelson Senkatuka and cash worth Shs 100,000 for his outstanding effort in Kampala’s 3-1 win away to Rwenzori
Lango recovered from a goal down to silence Buganda at the Bishops S.S play ground in Mukono.
Buganda took a quick lead through Allan Kayiwa’s powerful header in the 10th minute. It was quickly neutralized five minutes later with Dickens Okwir’s equalizer.
Okwi scored the second goal before substitute Wanok Petit of Soana F.C capped the icing on the cake with the third goal.
At the Kabale Municipal Stadium, Hudu Mulikyi, a midfielder with URA FC was the hero with Acholi’s only goal in their 1-0 away win against Kigezi.
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Rubangakene is lifted high aloft by excited fans after their 1-0 win away to Kigezi Province at the Kabale Municipal Stadium
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Rubangakene of Acholi Province was named man of the match.
Bugisu recorded an emphatic 8-0 win at home against Sebei. James Alitho, a goalkeeper with Vipers Sports Club led the assault with a hat-trick. Alitho has played as a striker for Bugisu in the last three matches.
Other scorers were Milton Karisa, Nico Wadada, Hakim Magombe (two goals) and Malvin Wasswa.
Bugisu Province’s forward Milton Karisa dribbles during the matchBugisu players celebrate one of their 8 goals against Sebei in MbalePart of the crowd at Mbale Municipal Stadium pavilion that watched the game between Bugisu and Sebei Provinces
Alitho was named man of the match.
James Alitho receives his man of the match award
The game between Busoga and Teso Provinces ended goal-less at the Kakindu Stadium.
Action between Teso and Busoga Provinces at the Kakindu play ground in Jinja
Proline forward Daniel Isiagi was named man of the match.
Daniel Isiagi (middle) recieves his man of the match accoladeBusoga and Teso team captains pose for the photo with the match referees prior to the kick off. The match ended 0-0
There are three games on match day four that resume on Sunday.
Bunyoro entertains Bukedi at the Kiryandongo play ground, Ankole faces Karamoja at the Kyamatte ground in Ntungamo and Tooro will take on West Nile at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The tournament is played under the theme “Celebrating our Ancestry”
As anticipated, the prestigious FUFA Drum tournament has clocked the most exciting stage.
Match day four returns with eight different games, five on Saturday, 14th April 2018 and the remaining three on the subsequent day.
The respective provinces have a lot to play for with a keen eye to seal qualification slots to the knock out stage.
Busoga, already on 9 points entertains Teso in a group A duel at the Kakindu stadium with the mission for maximum points to qualify for the quarter finals.
Bukedi against Bunyoro on match day three
‘There is no room for error because we have the eyes set at the main prize’ Busoga head coach Charles Ayiekho Lukula noted.
Teso will not be a walk in the park, since, they are aware that any result short of a victory could spell doom for them.
Both Teso and Bugisu have four points apiece. Bugisu hosts neighbours Sebei at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
In group B, Kigezi is at home to leaders Acholi at the Kabale Municipal Stadium whilst Buganda plays their second home game in the tournament at the Bishops S.S play ground in Mukono.
There is one match in group C as unbeaten Kampala makes the long trip away to Nyahuka ground in Bundibugyo to face Rwenzori Province.
It will be revenge ranking aloft Rwenzori’s wish lists since they lost 5-0 in the corresponding fixture on match day three.
Kampala players Simon Sserunkuma, Willy Kavuma and Tonny Odur celebrate one of their 5 goals on the match day three against Rwenzori at Lugogo
Kampala, like Busoga will need a win to seal a quarter final berth.
On Sunday, there will be three matches. Ankole will host Karamoja at the Kyamatte play grounds in Ntungamo, Bunyoro will be home to Bukedi in Kiryandongo and Tooro hosts West Nile at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
His Majesty the King of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has already confirmed to grace the match as chief guest where the Historical FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will also attend.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (left) with a strong FUFA Delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Friday. The king will grace Tooro at home to West Nile
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The FUFA Drum tournament is embedded along the theme: ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry‘
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng, Moses Magogo led a strong delegation to the Royal Palace of the King of Toro Kingdom, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in Fort Portal on Friday.
King Oyo (left), Eng. Moses Magogo and Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema at the King’s palace in Fort Portal
The visit is intended to further strengthen and consolidate the historical strong binding ties between FUFA and Toro Kingdom as regards football development.
The two parties exchanged great footballing ideas in the course of the visit as his majesty the King committed to supporting all the football development programmes and FUFA activities within his kingdom.
Flanked by the FUFA Executive committee member Ronnie Kalema who is also the vice President of the FUFA Drum local organizing committee and Yusuf Awuye, the FUFA Delegation donated an assortment of items ranging from a football, a plaque for the drum and the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 Total African Cup of Nations when Uganda returned to the biggest continental sporting fiesta after 39 years.
Eng. Moses Magogo presents the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey to King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at his palaceKing Oyo (left), Eng. Moses Magogo and Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema at the King’s palace in Fort PortalEng. Moses Magogo presents the King with a football
King Oyo also confirmed his attendance when Toro Kingdom hosts West Nile at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (left) with a strong FUFA Delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Quotes from the two leaders:
Eng, Moses Magogo:
Your majesty, we believe in culture. Culture shapes the moral value of people. We came up with this idea of Ugandans celebrating their ancestry. We are a country of 33 million people and we come from different parts of this country.We are using the game of football for the people to celebrate where they are coming from. There are 16 provinces (Tooro, Busoga, Teso, Bugisu, Sebei, Buganda, Lango, Kigezi, Acholi, Rwenzori, Kampala, Bunyoro, Bukedi, Ankole, Karamoja and West Nile. Started in the month of February 2018. We are here because we want you to accept us, accept our appreciation and a few gifts with the gifts as a symbol of celebrating our ancestry and culture. There are a number of footballers who come from this Province and play at the highest level. We asked them to take part and we know there are potential footballers who can be used for national team duty from this province. I call upon the people of Tooro to come in lareg numbers and support their Tooro Province team against West Nile.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV:
You are very welcome to Toro Kingdom.We have the most beautiful weather in the country. You are more than welcome to come back again
I want to thank you on the mission that you are on of bringing the different cultures together through football. It is a very important thing for young people to succeed. A lot of young people have the talent. This tournament will help to expose those talent. It will be an eye opener to very many scouts who happen to come and look at the young talents. I want to thank you and your team for the gifts. We shall definitely work with you. I only advise you to continue with that work. Myself, i am a sports person and football a lot of football. I also play football in my free time for exercising and relieving from the hectic work schedule i have. I thank you all and may God Bless you
The Organising Committee of the FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues to be used for match Day 4 this weekend.
With the competition swinging into the second round, teams are expected to fight tooth and nail for points to still keep n the race for quarterfinals.
The FUFA Drum will break off after this weekend till 2nd June, 2018.
The Secretary of the FUFA Drum Hajjati Aisha Nalule confirmed the venues and dates for this weekend’s action.
‘We expect teams to provide maximum safety and security measures for the fans and teams. This is a young tournament that needs support from all partners. We have had wonderful football and organization from the 3 Match Days played so far’ said Nalule.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule Secretary The FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues for this weekend’s action.
The fixtures are;
Saturday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso-Kamuli Ground-Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei-Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango-Bishop SS-Mukono
Kigezi vs Acholi-Kabale Municipal Stadium-Kabale
Rwenzori vs Kampala-Nyahuka-Ground-Bundibugyo
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground-Kiryandongo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kyamatte Griunds-Ntungamo
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium-Fort Portal
MAIN PHOTO: Karamoja’s Pulkol Ivan Karobe will lead his team to Western Uganda to play Ankole in Ntungamo at Kyamatte grounds. He is seen here in the photo with his prizes after being man of the match last Saturday when Karamoja beat Ankole 2-1.
The FUFA Drum entered Match Day 3 on Saturday 7th April, 2018 with 8 games on card.
On a day that saw Buganda and Karamoja Province Teams pick up their maiden wins, for the third successive outing FUFA recognized the best performers from each match.
Here is the list;
Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi)
Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)
Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango)
West Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)
Karamoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja)
Teso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga)
Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala)
Sebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu)
Lango 0-1 Buganda (Man of the Match-Allan Okello of Lango) receives his cash and accolade from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon Betty Amongi AkenaSebei 1-3 Bugisu (Man of the Match- Alitho James of Bugisu). Alitho is registered as a goalkeeper at Vipers SC but played as a striker for Bugisu as Watenga stood between the postsKaramoja 2-1 Ankole (Man of the Match-Korobe Ivan of Karamoja). He scored his team’s opening goal as Karamoja icked up their first win of the tournament. Match Commssioner Asumani Lubowa handed over the cash and accolade to the player.Acholi 1-0 Kigezi (Man of the Match-Fred Okot of Acholi)Bukedi 1-1 Bunyoro (Man of the Match-Ronald Musana of Bukedi). FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chairman Bukedi Province Chairman Jamal Ngobi handed over the cash and the award to Ronald MusanaWest Nile 0-0 Tooro (Man of the Match –Albert Mugisa of Tooro)Kampala 5-0 Rwenzori (Man of the Match- Tony Odour of Kampala). He scored a spectacular goal from 35 yards at Lugogo> He is seen here receiving his award from Katumwa Ali who represented Chief Guest Abraham LuzziTeso 0-1 Busoga (Man of the Match –Isaac Isinde of Busoga). He received his cash and award from Match Commissioner Decolas Kiiza (in a tie).
The FUFA Drum returns on 14th and 15th April, 2018 with the following fixtures
Sunday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso in Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei –Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango- Ssaza Ground in Mityana
Kigezi vs Acholi- Kabale Municipal Stadium
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground
Rwenzori vs Kampala- Nyahuka Ground, Bundibugyo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium, Fortortal
All matches kickoff at 4pm.
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bukedi vs Bunyoro match that ended 1-1 in Busia.
Action between Bukedi and Bunyoro at the Madibira play ground in Busia. The game ended one goal apiece
A total of 17 goals were scored on match day three of the FUFA Drum tournament on Saturday.
Buganda and Karamoja Provinces registered their first victories of the campaign.
Allan Kayiwa scored for Buganda away to Lango at the Lira Sports Ground for the first maximum points following opening day blushes at home in the 1-0 loss to Kigezi and the subsequent goal-less draw away to Acholi.
Karamoja also recorded their first win, triumphing 2-1 at their Boma home in Moroto against visiting Ankole.
Ivan Korobe shot Karamoja ahead in the second minute. Yusuf Bamutura equalized for Ankole in the 55th minute but Raphael Komakech got the winning goal two minutes from full time as the crowd in Moroto celebrated with vibrancy.
Ivan Kabore with his man of the match prizes
At the Star Times stadium in Lugogo, Kampala posted the biggest win of the tournament so far, winning 5-0 against visiting Rwenzori.
Tonny Odur, Arthur Kiggundu, captain Willy Kavuma as well as second half substitutes Daniel Muzeyi Sserunkuma and Brian Nkuubi were on the mark for Kampala Province coached by Wasswa Bbosa.
Kampala players Simon Sserunkuma, Willy Kavuma and Tonny Odur celebrate one of their 5 goals on the day against Rwenzori at Lugogo
Isaac Isinde scored the match winner for Busoga away to Teso.
This was Busoga’s third successive victory after their 3-0 and 4-0 wins against Busoga and Sebei respectively.
Sebei lost in their second game at home in a row, falling 3-1 to Bugisu.
James Alitho, normally a goalkeeper with Azam Uganda Premier League club, Vipers SC scored two goals before Hassan Wandega added the other.
Jonas Ayiekho got the consolation for Sebei. Alitho was thereafter named the man of the match for his heroics.
James Alitho was man of the match in Bugisu;s 3-1 win away to SebeiPart of the crowd at Pece Stadium
Acholi pipped Kigezi 1-0 with Derrick Tekwo scoring the match winner at the Pece Stadium in Gulu before a great crowd.
The game between West Nile and Tooro failed to produce any goal dividend after full time.
Meanwhile, Bukedi and Bunyoro settled for a one all draw at the Madibira play ground in a match also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
SC Villa Jogoo player Ramadan Dudu scored for Bunyoro and Moses Guloba replied for Bukedi.
The next round of matches will be played next week with back to back fixtures on 14th and 15th April 2018.
