Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club became the first team to book a semi-final berth for the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament.
KCCA’s Hassan Musana is closed down by Kitara’s Roger Miller at the Boma play ground in Hoima on Sunday
Striker Muhammed Shaban scored the all -important goal after 10 minutes before a lively crowd at the Boma play ground in Hoima Municipality on Saturday.
From then on, the reigning cup holders played gallantly to progress for the semi final.
Psrt of the crowd at Boma play ground
The Uganda Cup will continue with the second semi final on Sunday, 22nd April 2018 when fourth division side, KJT playing host to Sports Club Villa Jogoo.
This years’ Uganda Cup tournament is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Uganda Limited.
KCCA’s Lawrence Bukenya shields the ball away from an opponent during the match on Saturday at Boma play ground
The winner of this championship will pocket Shs. 30M with the runners up assured of Shs. 20M.
The losing semi finalists will each bag Shs. 10M and quarter finalists 5M each.
Kitara XIKCCA XI
Team Line Ups:
Kitara XI:
Jamil Kiyimba (G.K), Cassian Kaahwa, Ivan Ssempijja Kyoterekera, Moses Odera, Yasin Mubiru, Pius Mbidde, Derrick Tekkwo, Roger Miller Raymon, Billy Herbert Alinda, Joel Oscar Munihiru, Julius Rulinda
Subs:
Timothy Kato (G.K), Rogers Lukwiya, Godfrey Abigaba, Denis Monday, Serial Komakech, Peter Waswa, Collensis Swadick
KCCA XI:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Timothy Awany (Captain), Denis Okot Oola, Hassan Musana, Paul Musamali, Lawrence Bukenya, Paul Mucureezi, Jackson Nunda, Patrick Kaddu, Muhammed Shaban
Subs:
Jamil Maliyamungu (G.K), Isaac Kirabira, Habibu Kavuma, Ibrahim Wamannah, Solomon Okwalinga
Quarter Final 1: Kitara Vs KCCA FC – Boma Play ground, Hoima (Saturday, 21st April 2018)
Quarter Final 2: KJT Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (Sunday, 22nd April 2018)
Quarter Final 3: Synergy Vs Proline FC – Masaka Recreational Stadium (Saturday, 28th April 2018)
Quarter Final 4: Kansai Plascon Vs Vipers SC – Naro Ntawo play ground (Sunday, 29th April 2018)
*All Matches kick off at 3.30pm
Rules:
If the teams are still tying by goal at the end of the match, extar time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to deterimine the winner. The team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.
If the teams are not seperated by Art 23(3) kicks from the penalty mark shall be applied to determine the winner.
One leg will be played
Preparations for the successful 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter finals continue to progress with smoothly.
On Thursday, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with the tournament main sponsors, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited have held a well attended press conference at Kati-Kati Restaurant, Lugogo By-pass in Kampala.
The press conference lasted for strictly 30 minutes.
Three of the head coaches for this weekend’s Quarterfinals matches attended the press conference; Kitara coach missed as his team was due to play Sharp FC today in the FUFA Big League in Hoima.
What they said:
Wasswa Bbosa (SC Villa Jogoo Head coach):
We are ready for the match against KJT. It is one club that we know inside out. They are our neighbors and we respect them but we shall play our hearts out because the target this season is for a seasonal double.
Sc Villa’s head coach Wasswa Bossa (L) and KJT’s Abubaker Seguya (R) at the press conference
Abubakar Sseguya (KJT Head coach):
This is the moment to show that our previous results in this journey of the Stanbic Uganda Cup were by hard work. We shall play Villa at Lugogo and ready to eliminate them like we did against URA and BUL. KJT is a good team and we have good players.
Head coach of Kampala Junior Team (KJT) Abubaker Seguya during the press conference at Kati Kati on Thursday morning
Mike Mutebi (Head coach, KCCA):
The romance of the Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament lies upon the unpredictability of the event. Clubs of all stature have the capacity to pull decent results moreso, from the so called big clubs. As KCCA, we are prepared for such clubs. We have played friendly matches with regional clubs and on such unfavourable playing fields. Those are the grounds we have in Uganda. My team is definitely the favourite but we have to prove that on the field of play.
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC Head coach Mike Mutebi stressing a point during the press conference on Thursday
Synergy FC Vs Proline FC- St. Charles Lwanga, Kasasa
Kitara FC Vs KCCA FC – Boma Grounds, Hoima
Fixtures to be played on 21st, 22nd and 29th April 2018
Rules:
If the teams are still tying by goal at the end of the match, extar time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to deterimine the winner. The team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.
If the teams are not seperated by Art 23(3) kicks from the penalty mark shall be applied to determine the winner.
One leg will be played
Uganda Premier League clubs will all play their games away from home. This is after the quarterfinal draw of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup held on Thursday pitted them away from home.
Current holders KCCA FC, SC Villa, Proline FC and Vipers SC will all be on the road in their quarterfinal games.
KCCA FC will make the trip to Hoima to face FUFA Big League side Kitara FC at Boma Grounds.
L-R Sam Kabugo, HAmid Juma (Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee), Hajati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Jackson Mayanja (2 Time Uganda cup winner with KCCA FC) and Daniel Ogong (Head Marketing Stanbic Bank)
Kitara FC eliminated Seeta United with a 4-0 score while KCCA FC on the other hand needed spot kicks to edge past Soana FC after normal time ended in a two all draw at Kavumba Recreation Centre.
KCCA FC players and officals celebrate their success in the Uganda cup final last year in Arua. KCCA FC beat Paidha Black Angels 2-0.
Nine time winners Sports Club Villa will visit Kampala Junior Team(KJT) at Villa Park, a ground they are familiar with. It should be noted that SC Villa use Villa Park as their training ground.
Jackson Mayanja picked Synergy FC from the pot
KJT who play in the 4th division (Kampala District Football League) have been the surprise package this season knocking out two Uganda Premier League teams (URA FC and BUL FC at the round of 64 and 16 respectively).
Sam Kabugo picked Proline FC for the away fixture against Synergy
SC Villa head coach Wasswa Bossa who attended the draw indicated they will not take their opponents lightly because they have knocked out giant teams.
Sc Villa Jogoo Head coach Wasswa Bossa attended the draw. He admitted that KJT is a good side.
‘We respect KJT because they have had a good run in the tournament so far knocking out two Uganda Premier League teams so we shall not take the game lightly’ Bossa said.
Vipers SC, the 2016 winners have been drawn against FUFA Big League team Kansai Plascon who play in Rwenzori group. Plascon will host the tie in Mukono.
Eddie Butindo, the Vipers SC technical director stated that every game in a knockout tournament is like a final and thus will go out with full commitment.
Eddie Butindo (L) and Jackson Mayanja share a light moment during the draw
Angelo Lonyesi the Kansai Plascon coach warned Vipers SC and indicated they are ready to eliminate them.
“We have been struggling in the league currently but that has not stopped us from performing well in the Stanbic Uganda Cup.” He asserted.
Angelo Lonyesi-Coach of Plascon Kansai said his team is ready for the star studded Vipers SC.
The other quarterfinal fixture will see Synergy FC another FUFA Big League side host Proline FC.
The games will be played on 22nd and 29th April 2018 with the final slated for late May in Kumi District.
KCCA FC CEO Josephine Namukisa said that her club will have an eye alos glued on the business sense looking forward to growing the fan base when they travel to play Kitara FC.
MAIN PHOTO: Football legends Sam Kabugo (former Uganda Cranes and Nsambya Captain) with Jackson Mayanja (R) -Two time winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup in 1987 and 1990 conducted the draw at FUFA House.
Over the years, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has had several community based activities or events as a way of giving back to the general public through the beautiful game.
And now for the third year running, FUFA will have a Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activity prior to the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup final in Kumi.
This year’s CSR activity was officially launched on Thursday during the FUFA Weekly press briefing at FUFA House in Mengo.
FUFA Events Manager , Leilah Nankya stated that as a Corporate Body, the Federation puts emphasis in transforming and making positive change amongst communities.
‘Football is a unifying game that brings together people from different walks of life. As FUFA, we believe through such activities we can help the less privileged and transform communities in which we live’ sated Nankya
Nankya urged football lovers and the public to donate clothes which will in turn be given out to St Paul’s Church in Kumi before the final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
‘We therefore call upon the general public to come out like they have always done on the previous occasions and donate clothes that will be given out to the people of Kumi’ added Nankya
With this year’s final slated to be hosted in Kumi District in May, FUFA has partnered with St. Paul’s Church Kumi which will identify the needy people who will be given the clothings.
Hand over for one of the 2 bags of sugar to authorities at Arua Regional Remand Home. Lord Mayor of Kampala Elias Lukwago was in Arua to support the project in 2017
FUFA house in Mengo and selected Stanbic Bank branches will be the centres of collection of the clothes.
This is the third time that FUFA is carrying out the CSR activity attached to the annual knockout tournament.
Vipers CEO Peter Lwanga accompanied by FUFA Executive Committee member Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel present the Uganda Cup trophy to the Missionaries of the Poor representative in Kisenyi, Mengo in 2016
The first time was at the Missionaries for the Poor Centre in Kisenyi in 2016 when Kampala region hosted the Uganda Cup final between Vipers SC and Onduparaka FC at Nakivubo stadium.
Last year, a similar activity was carried out at Arua Children’s remand home when KCCA FC defeated Paidha Black Angels at Greenlight Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya (L) with Head of Marketing at Stanbic Bank Daniel Ogong displaying a placard urging the public to donate clothes.
Quarter final draws: Thursday, 12th April 2018 – FUFA House, Kampala (10 am)
Final Date: 27th May 2018 – Kumi Municipality (Exact Ground in Kumi Municipality will be communicated)
A seven man team from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) conducted an inspection tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality, North East Region ahead of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup final, slated for the end of May.
This development comes barely two months to the long awaited finals of the 41st Stanbic Uganda Cup which will be hosted by the North East Football region, as decided by the FUFA Executive committee members.
The inspection team was led by FUFA Executive committee members Hamid Juma, Agnes Mugena, Richard Ochom (also the mayor of Kumi Municipality), John Odong (Chairperson, North East Region Football Association), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director).
Among the facilities inspected were the three proposed football fields; Boma play-ground, Kumi Technical School and Bishop Maraka College field.
One of the three play fields inspected in Kumi Municipality, Bishop Maraka CollegeFrancis Ebenu the head teacher of Bishop Maraka College talks to the Stanbic Uganda Cup venue inspection team from FUFA.
Besides checking the playing surfaces of these fields, the inspection team also ascertained the availability of other facilities and issues as the dressing rooms (changing rooms), toilets, security concerns, the CSR project attached to the tournament (St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi) and others.
“We conducted a tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality. We checked all the playing fields presented and the hotels as well as the project where the Social Corporate Responsibility cause will be aligned. The details from the tour will be made public in the nearest future” Hamid Juma, the head of delegation said.
One of the inspected hotels – Kumi Hotel
Meanwhile, the inspecting team also visited St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi the main beneficiary to the Corporate Social Responsibility cause attached to the tournament.
The FUFA officials interacted with the Parish Priest Rev. Father Charles Ochok, who expressed gratitude for FUFA’s generosity of helping the disadvantaged in the community.
The inspection team will convene and make a few resolutions before revisiting the facilities after a fortnight.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule will supervise the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final draws
Meanwhile, the draws for the remaining clubs will be held on Thursday, 12th April 2018 starting at 10 am (FUFA House)
The eight remaining clubs are the holders KCCA, Sports Club Villa Jogoo, Vipers, Proline, Kansai Plascon, Kitara, Synergy Football club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT).
This year’s knock out competition is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited.
In the second set of Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 matches played on Thursday afternoon, FFA Big league side Kansai Plascon eliminated Premier League team Mbarara city at Kakyeka Stadium.
Mbarara City who are also struggling in the Azam Uganda Premier league will have to wait for the next campaign after falling to Henry Kitegenyi’s brace to take his tally to 6 goals in the competition.
Action from the Mbarara City Fc vs Kansai Plascon Stanbic Uganda Cup match
Mbarara city tried to come back in the second half but things worsened when Jamal Sijali scored his team’s second.
In other games Kitara FC humiliated Seeta United by 4-0 to go through to the quarterfinals with goals from Mupenge Bula, Yasin Mubiru, Alinde Herbert Billy and Komakech Serial.
At St. Marys’ stadium in Kitende, Kira United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of SC Vipers. Erisa Sekisambu scored the penalty for his team.
Meanwhile at Wankulukuku a first half headed goal from defender Joseph Nsubugu on 39minutes against Ndejje University earned SC Villa a slot in the last eight. Villa won 1-0.
Joseph Nsubuga celebrates scoring the game’s solitary goal as SC Villa edged Ndejje University 1-0 in teh Stanbic Uganda Cup.
All round of 16 winners will play in the quarterfinals and the date for the draws are yet to be confirmed.
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Kira United vs Vipers match played at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende. Vipers SC won 1-0.
Kira United vs Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium in Kitende
Kitara vs Seeta United
Holders KCCA FC booked a berth into the quarterfinals of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup edging past Soana FC in the round of 16 game played at Kavumba Recreation Centre on Wednesday.
KCCA FC needed penalties to see off a resilient Soana FC after normal time had ended 2-2.
Steven Ategeka struck a brace with his first goal coming in 12th minute then the other being a late equalizer in the 88th minute.
Patrick Kaddu and substitute Paul Mucureezi scored for KCCA FC in normal time before eventually winning the game 4-2 on kicks from the penalty.
Proline FC also needed penalties to edge out UPDF FC. The Lugogo based side won the shootout 4-2 after normal time ended goalless.
Mujib Kasule was delighted with the team performance and believes the confidence gained from progressing to the next stage will help improve the team’s performance in the next games.
“ The players’ attitude was good and fought up to the final whistle. Going into the quarterfinals gives us courage and belief going into the next games.” said Kasule
Proline FC Starting XI against UPDF in Bombo on Wednesday during the round of 16 Stanbic Uganda cup match
At Villa Park, KJT FC continued their Cinderalla story in the competition by eliminating azam Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.
Ashraf Zzizinga of KJT (17) vying for possession with BUL’s Umar Mukobe in a match played at Villa Park. KJT’s beautiful history in the Stanbic Uganda Cup continues with another Premier League falling at their hands.
Allan Serunga was the hero of the day striking a brace for the team that plays in the 4th division (Kampala District Football League).
Jean Pierre Muhindo pulled one back for BUL FC but was not enough to take them to the next stage.
KJT coach Ronald Ssali lauded the players for the commitment and dedicated victory to his dad who was laid to rest earlier today.
Fufa Big League side Synergy FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Busula FC with Mbido Kalaga scoring both goals. Ezra Kaye got the consolation for the Buganda regional league side.
Paul Kayongo the coach of Busula despite failing to progress picked postives from the game.
Action from the Busula vs Synergy match.
“ I thank my players because we put up a better performance than them (Synergy FC) despite failing to advance.” He said after the game.
Action continues on Thursday with four games on card. Ndejje University host SC Villa at Wankulukuku, Mbarara City FC will be at home to Kansai Plascon while Kira United will host Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium in Kitende. Seeta United travel to Hoima to face Kitara FC.
The teams that advance to the quarterfinals are now assured of 5 million shillings with the overall winner getting 30 million shillings.
The final for the 44th edition is expected to take place in Kumi District in June.
MAIN PHOTO: Patrick Kaddu celebrating his team’s equaliser for the score board to read (1-1) against Soana FC. The match ended 2-2 before kicks from the penalty mark decided the game.
Defending champions KCCA FC will make a trip to Kavumba Recreation Centre to face Soana FC as they seek to make progress and perhaps retain the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Fresh from writing history as the first Ugandan side to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League, KCCA FC will be hoping to carry they motivation into Wednesday’s clash. Left back Mustapha Kiiza is confident his team is in good shape to advance at the expense of Soana FC.
“We are in good shape and motivated ahead of the game on Wednesday and I believe we shall come out victorious,” he said.
Soana FC skipper Timothy Musinguzi is unfazed by KCCA FC form and achievements and he believes the team is ready to upset the reigning champions and advance to the quarterfinals.
KCCA FC last visit to Kavumba saw them get a 4-0 win in the league, a game in which striker Muhammad Shaban netted a hat trick.
At Villa Park in Nsambya, surprise package Kampala Junior Team(KJT) who play in the Kampala District 4th division league will host BUL FC. Under the tutorship of Ronald Ssali, KJT eliminated URA FC at the round of 64 before edging past Arua Tigers in the next round.
They will be seeking to extend their fairytale story as they take team that plays in the Azam Uganda Premier League. BUL FC advanced at the expense of Sun City FC and Nyamityobora FC at the round of 64 and 32 respectively.
Elsewhere, Busula FC a team that plays in the Buganda regional league will host Synergy at Busula playground
Synergy FC Manager Brian Ssenyondo is not treating the game lightly and thus indicates that they will give full commitment to make sure they advance to the next stage.
“We are not looking down on our opponents because they have eliminated Kabale Sharp FC and Amuka Bright Stars intheprevious rounds yet those teams are performing well in the Fufa Big League. So we shall give full commitment to get a good result,” Ssenyondo noted.
His counterpart, Paul Kalyango the head coach at Busula FC asserts that they will treat Wednesday’s clash as any other game and thus he expects his team to rise to the occasion.
The other game will see UPDF FC host Proline FC a clash of two teams that are engulfed in the relegation battle in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Proline manager, Mujib Kasule and UPDF FC skipper Dennis Ssekitoleko all share similar sentiments indicating the encounter will serve as a precursor as they prepare to fight relegation in the final bend of the season.
A total of UGX 90m has been set aside as prize money for this season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup with the winner receiving UGX30m.
The Runner up will pocket UGX20m, semi- finalists Shs. 10m each while the quarter finalists will each receive Shs 5m.
This year’s final shall be held in Kumi District, where the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause attached to this tournament.
Action will resume on Thursday with four more games. Ndejje University will host SC Villa at Wankulukuku, Kira United FC will host 2016 winners Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende. Seeta will travel to Hoima to face Kitara FC while Mbarara City FC will at home to Kansai Plascon.
George Senkaba and Godfrey Lwesibawa were on target as Sc Villa Jogoo got the better of Bright Stars FC 2-0 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Tuesday afternoon at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The Jogoos raced into an early lead on 17 minutes by Senkaba before Lwesibawa doubled the score line 7 minutes later.
The result means that SC Villa have got the better of Bright Stars on two occasions this season (winning 1-0 in the League in Masaka and today’s victory).
The other meeting ended in a 1-1 draw last Saturday.
It was a bad day for Bright Stars FC in office as they also saw their star midfielder Moses Okot shown marching orders.
The teams in round of 16:
NAME OF TEAM
VIPERS SC
UPDF
KANSAI PLASCON
KITARA FC
SOANA FC
SEETA UNITED
MBARARA CITY
SYNERGY FC
KIRA UNITED FC
NDEJJE UNIVERSITY FC
PROLINE FC
KJT FC
BUSULA FC
KCCA FC (Holders)
BUL FC
SC VILLA JOGOO
MAIN PHOTO: Methodious Jungu with the ball during the Stanbic Uganda Cup match between Sc Villa Jogoo (Blue) and Bright Stars (yellow). Sc Villa won 2-0.
Amis Tibita was on target again for his club BUL just two days after leading his Busoga Province Team to a 3-0 resounding win over Bugisu Province in Jinja.
Tibita a youngster with the Uganda U-20 National team scored on Tuesday in the round of 32 as his club BUL FC defeated FUFA Big League side Nyamityobora at the round of 32 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup at Kakindu Stadium.
Tibita who scored in Saturday’s win over Bugisu Province got his club’s goal with 20 minutes left on the clock.
BUL have now advanced to the round of 16 with the date for the draw yet to be released by the FUFA Competitions Department.
Only one match is left in the round of 32 as Sc Villa Jogoo will play host to Bright Stars FC at Mutessa II Stadium following request by the Jogoos to change the venue from Recreational Ground Masaka as there are activities set to be held in the same stadium.
The date for the match has also been brought forward by a day as the initial fixture (7th March, 2018) would not give Bright Stars FC ample time to plan for their league fixture away to Masavu on 9th March.
The winner of the Uganda Cup represents the Country in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Stanbic Uganda Cup holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club progressed to the round of 16 after recovering from a goal down to defeat Simba 2-1 at the Kabanyoro play ground on Sunday.
Robert Kimuli gave Simba the lead on 24 minutes. Muhammed Shaban replied with a goal in each half to give KCCA victory.
Shaban’s first goal came in the 28th minute and the second 13 minutes from full time.
At the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara, Mbarara City out-muscled Nabitende 3-0.
Hillary Mukundane, Cliton Kamugisha and Sillaje Musindo scored for Mbarara City.
Seeta United, who had earlier eliminated Kirinya-Jinja S.S, this time round ejected Water 1-0 at the Kyambogo West Play ground.
KCCA, Mbarara City and Seeta United joined the successful five clubs that had played on Saturday at the round of 16.
These are; Vipers, Kansai Plascon, UPDF, Kitara and Soana.
More round of 32 matches will be played on Thursday, 22nd February 2018.
Thursday, 22nd February, 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm)
Synergy Vs Masavu – St Charles Lwanga Playground, Masaka
Kira United Vs Lira United – Kira Ground
Ndejje University Vs Ntinda United – Ndejje University Campus, Luweero
Proline FC Vs Luweero United – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
KJT FC Vs Arua Tigers FC – Villa Park
Busula SC Vs Amuka Bright Stars – Kasana Playground, Luweero
Tuesday 27th February 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm):
BUL FC Vs Nyamityobora – Kakindu Stadium
Saturday Results:
Vipers SC 3-1 Police
Kansai Plascon 2-0 Doves All Stars
UPDF 1 (5) – 1 (4) Rushere
Kitara 1 (4) – 1 (3) Express
Soana 3-2 Onduparaka
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA Football Club two goal hero against Simba. Muhammed Shaban gets the ball after scoring the winner in the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32 match at Kabanyoro on Sunday
Vipers Sports Club has qualified for the round of 16 in the Stanbic Uganda Cup after defeating Police 3-1 during the round of 32 on Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Police took the lead on 2 minutes but Vipers quickly responded through Milton Karisa’s 9th minute goal.
Erisa Ssekisambu and Daniel Sserunkuma put the game to bed as Vipers booked a slot in the round of 16.
At the Boma play ground in Hoima, record winners Express fell to home side, Kitara 4-3 in post match penalties.
Normal time of this exciting game had ended one goal apiece.
Former Express player Derrick Tekkwo canceled out Alfred Leku’s first half opener for the Red Eagles and forced the post match penalties.
Soana ejected 2016 finalists, Onduparaka FC 3-2 at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.
Meanwhile, Kansai Plascon made easy work of visiting Doves All Stars from Arua 2-0 at the Naro Ntawo play ground.
UPDF eliminated Rushere 5-4 in post match penalty shoot out after normal time ended one goal apiece.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament round of 32 games resume with three matches on Sunday.
Cup holders KCCA FC visit Simba at the Kabanyolo play ground in Gayaza.
Other Round of 32 Fixtures:
Sunday, 18th February 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm)
Water Vs Seeta United – Kyambogo West
Mbarara City Vs Nabitende FC – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara
Thursday, 22nd February, 2018 (Kick off at 4 pm)
Synergy Vs Masavu – St Charles Lwanga Playground, Masaka
Kira United Vs Lira United – Kira Ground
Ndejje University Vs Ntinda United – Ndejje University Campus, Luweero
Proline FC Vs Luweero United – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
KJT FC Vs Arua Tigers FC – Villa Park
Busula SC Vs Amuka Bright Stars – Kasana Playground, Luweero
The FUFA Competitions Department has released the dates for the round of 32 Stanbic Uganda Cup after the draws were conducted on Tuesday.
In the latest development 8 fixtures will be played this weekend, 5 of them on Saturday.
Saturday 17th February, 2018
Vipers SC vs Police, St Mary’s Kitende
UPDF vs Rushere in Bombo-NARO Ntawo Ground
Kansai Plascon vs Doves All Stars FC
Kitara vs Express Fc, Boma Ground Hoima
Soana vs Onduparaka, Kavumba Recreation Stadium
Sunday 18th February 2018
Water vs Seeta United Kyambogo West
Mbarara City vs Nabitende FC, Kakyeka Stadium-Mbarara
Simba FC vs KCCA FC, Kabanyoro Research-Gayaza
Thursday 22nd February, 2018
Synergy vs Masavu St Charles Lwanga-Masaka
Kira United vs Lira United, Kira Ground
Ndejje University vs Ntinda United, Ndejje University Campus-Luweero
Proline FC vs Luweero United Star times Stadium Lugogo
KJT FC vs Arua Tigers FC Villa Park
Busula SC vs Amuka Bright Stars Luweero Kasana
Tuesday 27th February 2018 BUL FC vs Nyamityobora, Kakindu Stadium
Cup holders KCCA FC have been drawn for an away fixture against FUFA Big League side Simba in the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32.
The draw was conducted at Stanbic Bank branch found at Umoja House in Kampala on Tuesday Morning.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Stanbic’s Head of Marketing and Communications Daniel Ogong and Stanbic’s Communications Manager Cathy Adengo helped to conduct the draw witnessed by staff of the new sponsors of the Stanbic Uganda Cup and the media.
Cathy Adengo picked the 1st and 2nd balls during the draw to complete the fixture between Synergy FC and Masavu FC.
Adengo was given the opportunity to determine the first fixture of this stage and she picked Synergy FC and Masavu FC as match number 33.
The rest of the fixtures were completed by Ogong who picked balls from the rectangular plastic box for home teams while FUFA President drew balls for the way teams.
Kira United FC was picked by Daniel Ogong-Head of Marketing and Communications at Stanbic Bank.
The round of 32 gets underway this weekend with the FUFA Competitions Department set to synchronize the FUFA calendar to cross check on the teams still in the race but won’t be in action during the Azam Uganda Premier League so that they can honour their fixtures.
FUFA President picked Arua Tigers FC during the draw.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup is played on knockout basis. The winner represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Meanwhile FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Committee Rogers Byamukama confirmed that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity attached to the competition again this year.
‘Football is a unifying sport that brings together people from different walks of life. Such gatherings give humanity a chance to know the needs of one another but some have little or no solutions at all to their social problems. FUFA uses the beautiful game to reach out to the disadvantaged societies through its various commercial properties’ said Byamukama.
Since 2016, FUFA has used the Uganda Cup to extend a helping hand to communities by engaging the public to donate items that can change many lives of those in need and bring smiles to their faces.
The final of 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup will be played in Kumi, North Eastern Region.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe briefed the media on the rules and regulations for the round of 32.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe (R) read out the guidelines for the round of 32.
The full draw for round of 32
Synergy FC Vs Masavu FC
Soana Fc Vs Onduparaka FC
Busula Vs Amuka Bright LIght
Vipers SC Vs Police FC
Kira United FC Vs Lira United FC
UPDFFC Vs Rushere FC
Ndejje University FC Vs Ntinda United FC
SC Villa Jogoo Vs Bright Stars FC
Mbarara City FC Vs Nabitende United FC
Water FC Vs Seeta United FC
Kansai Plascon FC Vs Doves All Stars FC
SimbaFC Vs KCCA FC
Proline FC Vs Luweero United FC
BUL FC Vs Nyamityobora FC
KJT FC Vs Arua Tigers FC
Kitara FC Vs Express FC
Winners of the Stanbic Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup)
Masavu Vs JMC Hippos (Away team failed to show up)
Lira United Vs Kataka (Away team failed to show up)
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S (Away team failed to show up)
Synergy Vs Bukedea (Away team failed to show up)
Proline Vs Nkambi Coffee (Away team failed to show up)
Doves All Stars Vs Agape S.S (Away team failed to show up)
The round of 64 FUFA Uganda Cup matches were completed on Sunday with two matches.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo gritted their teeth to out muscle Hope Doves 2-0 at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
George Ssenkaaba and Ambrose Kirya scored the goals.
On Saturday, Vipers defeated Kasese’s Bronken 3-1 with the goals coming from Bashir Asiku, Frank Tumwesigye and Steven Mukwala.
The consolation for the home side came from Xavier Masereka.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club, the reigning champions in this tournament started their title defence in style with a 4-0 away victory to Mbarara in Kakyeeka stadium.
Striker Patrick Kaddu scored twice for KCCA and he also missed a penalty.
Allan Okello and Paul Mucureezi were also on target for KCCA.
There were some matches that were not played after the expected visiting teams did not honour their respective games.
The FUFA Competitions Department will communicate the fate of these matches.
Meanwhile, the date for the draws of the round of 32 will be confirmed in the near future.
Results for Round of 64 Games played on Saturday and Sunday
Express 6-0 Kachumbala Rock Stars
Kansai Plascon 6-1 Butyaba Red Stars
Pallisa Young 0-5 Nyamityobora
Ntoda 0-3 Soana
City Lads 0-3 Kira United
Amuka Bright Light 3-1 Saviours FC
Rushere 2-0 Kamuli
Bugwere 0-2 Ndejje University
Ntinda United 2-0 Young Elephants
Kabale Sharp 1-2 Busula
URA 0-1 KJT
Water 1-0 Maroons
Vura Stars 0-1 Bright Stars
Sun City 0-1 BUL
URA 0-1 KJT
Busia fisheries 0-1 UPDF
Kireka United 1 (3)- 1 (4) Arua Tigers
Kyetume 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United
Nabitende United 0 (4)- 0(3) Bumate United
Kitara FC 1(7)-1(6)Koboko Rising stars
Masavu Vs JMC Hippos (Away team failed to show up)
Lira United Vs Kataka (Away team failed to show up)
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S (Away team failed to show up)
Synergy Vs Bukedea (Away team failed to show up)
The opening matches of the round of 64 stage for the 44th Edition of the FUFA Uganda Cup were held on on Saturday and Sunday at the various venues across the country.
Express Football Club, Kansai Plascon and Nyamityobora registered the biggest scorelines in their respective matches played.
The Red Eagles humbled visiting Kachumbala Rock Stars 6-0 at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium with Micheal Birungi on the score sheet three times.
Kansai Plascon were 6-1 winners at home to visitors Butyaba Red Stars in another one sided game.
Nyamityobora also registered a 5-0 away win to Pallisa Young. Striker David Kizza grabbed a hat-trick for the Mbarara based club now coached by former Uganda Cranes international, James Odoch.
The biggest shock came on Sunday as Kampala regional club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT) ejected Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) 1-0 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Midfielder Nicholas Kabonge was on target for Mansoor Kabugo’s KJT.
Steven Ategeka, Baker Buyala and Abdallah Nyanzi scored for Alex Isabirye’s coached Soana in their 3-0 victory away to Ntoda.
Elsewhere, Sula Ssebunza was the day’s hero for Bright Stars away to FUFA Big league club, Vura in Moyo at the Chelechele grounds.
At the Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese, Uganda U-20 striker Hamis Tibita was the lone scorer with the only goal on 74 minutes as BUL beat home side Sun City.
The FUFA Competitions department will convene and pass a ruling on the clubs that failed to travel for their away engagements.
Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos did not make the trip to Masavu in Entebbe, Kataka failed to honour the away tie to Lira United and Light S.S was a no show in Arua against Onduparaka.
The other matches for the round of 64 will be played next weekend.
The FUFA Emergency Committee that sat on Friday morning 26th January, 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo to discuss adjustments on FUFA budgets has passed key financial decisions with effect from 1st January.
Decisions on key areas will be implemented with immediate effect but here are highlights in the areas of club football and refereeing for 2017/2018 season where prize monies have either been introduced or improved;
The prize monies for FUFA Competitions have increased from UGX 20M to UGX 426M.
Prize Monies announced for FUFA’s 10 Competitions
Champions, Cup Winners and rankings of other teams in the FUFA Competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes at the end of each football season. The figures as broken down apply to the 2017/2018 season;
FUFA has set aside prize monies worth UGX 426 M for 10 Competitions in the 2017/2018 season.
Breakdown-Cash Prizes in the Uganda Premier League
The breakdown of the Cash prize Money in the Uganda Premier League. The champion team will get UGX 60M. FUFA has announced a cash prize package of 128M for the 16 clubs in the top flight for the 2017/2018 seasonUGX 7.5M has been put aside as cash prize money for the FUFA U18 Juniors League starting this season 2017/2018
Payment for Referees’ fees in Regional Leagues
FUFA has also taken a giant step and will now pay the close to 200 referees’ match fees who officiate in the 8 Regional leagues (Northern, West Nile, North East, Western, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara and Eastern).
It should be noted that FUFA has been meeting the referees’ match day costs in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup.
Picture of refererees who officiated the FUFA Big League final in 2017 between Maroons FC and Masavu FC at Lugogo. FUFA will now meet the costs of referees handling the 8 Regional Leagues.Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the FUFA Women’s Cup final held at Madibira Primary school play ground in Busia last year. There is Prize money for both the FUFA Women Elite League and Cup Competition.
The Emergency Committee meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Justus Mugisha (1st FUFA Vice President), Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Rasoul Ariga (Chairman FUFA Finance Committee), Chris Kalibala (Executive Member), Rogers Byamukama (Executive Member), Hamid Juma (Executive Member), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO) and George Bakiwanya (FUFA Finance Assistant).
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has partnered with Sports Broadcasting as they announced the acquisition of the major commercial and media rights for the Uganda Premier League (UPL), FUFA Big League and the FUFA Uganda Cup.
The four year deal starts from 1st June 2018 ending 31st July 2022 valued at US $ 3 million.
The announcement was made on Thursday, 25th January 2018 at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the momentous occasion alongside the chief guest Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities).
Eng. Magogo was also flanked by the Director of the Sports Broadcasting Brutus Kagingo, Dr Naamara Warren (Chairman, Sports Broadcasting), Dennis Mbidde (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting), Chairman FUFA Super League (Arinaitwe Rugyendo), Zubair Ggaliwango (National Council of Sports), UPL board members, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Staff.
This is an important milestone in the history of Ugandan football that will see Ugandans enjoying both live games of the 1st and 2nd Division Leagues not forgetting the Ugandan Cup.
Ugandans can look forward to watching all the 240 games of the Uganda Premier league from the comfort of their homes, work places and hangouts.
It is anticipated that in the years to come, this innovation will change the way Ugandans view and consume not just football but Ugandan Sport in general.
Sports Broadcasting is enthusiastic about reaching this agreement with FUFA and UPL because it aligns with the company strategy to develop and share local sports content, build football awareness and support for Ugandan sport in medium term, and East African sports in the long term.
Further details about the broadcasting medium and how to access Ugandan football games in the UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup will be announced in the near future.
What they said at the launch:
Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President
Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President):
Using the lessons from the previous failed attempt to professionalize club football. FUFA has constructed solid governance for club football and enforced the club licensing.
Combined with the education of the technical and administrative Human Resource, professionalism is being entrenched at all levels.
This has given birth to commercialization which will yield more resources for the betterment of our game. What we are witnessing today is a new dawn and the beginning of an avalanche of sponsors to football.
Bienvenue Sports Broadcasting.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo
Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Chairman, FUFA Super League):
This sponsorship is probably the biggest in recent times.
It goes to show that Ugandan football is on a growth trajectory, I attribute this to harmony, stability and integrity in the local game. I hank Sports Broadcasting Limited for being part of a steady progress currently shaking Ugandan Football.
Brutus Kagingo, the Chairman of the Sports Broadcasting Limited
This is one of the most transformational and successful partnerships in the history of sports in Uganda. With these rights, Sports Broadcasting Limited will deliver world class local content to passionate sports fans in Uganda.
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting Limited):
In the last decade, FUFA management has done a commendable job with professionalizing football in Uganda.
We are now moving onto the next phase of commercializing football and television is a great place to start.
I applaud FUFA for taking the bold step in offering these rights to a Ugandan Broadcaster and look forward to a fruitful partnership that will unpack a world of benefits for both the sports and fans.
Hon Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi
Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities):
We thank the FUFA President and the people who have been instrumental in bringing sanity in sports.
I congratulate sports broadcasting for this milestone.
Zubair Ggaliwango
Hajji Zubair Ggaliwango:
Government is in full support of all sports activities.
There is a full supplementary budget of Shs.17 Billion that has been passed by the Government for sports activities with football inclusive.
Part of this money will carter for the Common Wealth games preparations and Uganda Cranes’ preparations AFCON 2019 qualification.
Concerning the Sports Broadcasting, this is a great development and initiative.
Some of the Journalists who attended the unveiling of Sports Broadcasting Limited at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala on Thursday, 25th January 2018
About Sports Broadcasting Ltd.
Sports Broadcasting is a Ugandan sports production and marketing company that is committed to the strategic development of sports content, disseminated through various media channels including television, radio and online. Sports Broadcasting focus is on the commercialization of sports in both Uganda and the greater East African region.
