Tuesday, 18th January 2022 (All Games Kick off at 3:00 PM):
Rusekere Growers Vs Kataka – Rusekere ground, Kabalore
Heros Vs Gaddafi – Akibua Stadium, Lira
Booma Vs Nyamityobora – Masindi Stadium, Masindi
Bundimasoli Vs BUL – Christ King playground, Nyahuka – Bundibungyo
The round of 64 for the 48th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 64 kicks off on Tuesday, 18th January 2022 with four different fixtures across the country.
There is action in Western Uganda; Kabalore district to be exact when Rusekere Growers face Mbale city’s StarTimes FUFA Big League. Kataka at the Rusekere ground.
In Northern Uganda, home club Heros will take on StarTimes Uganda Premier League newcomers Gaddafi at the Akibua Stadium in Lira.
At the Masindi Municipal Stadium, Booma take on StarTimes FUFA Big League club, Nyamityobora from Mbarara city.
BUL Football Club (StarTimes Uganda Premier League) traveled to Bundibungyo to face regional side Bundimasoli at the Christ King playground, Nyahuka.
All the matches kick off at 3:00 PM with a single leg planned. Post match penalties will be taken to determine the winner who makes the next stage in case of a draw in normal time.
The round of 64 is being played from 18th to 30th January 2022.
The 48th edition Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 64 draws were held at FUFA Complex on Monday, January 10, 2022.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule conducted the draw also graced by Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Kenneth Agutamba (Stanbic Uganda Cup of head of communications) and Daniel Kayongo (Kansai Plascon head of communications).
L-R: Daniel Kayongo, Kenneth Agutamba, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and Hajjati Aisha Nalule
‘250 Clubs from the regions participated in the preliminary round, joined by the 16 Uganda Premier League and 11 FUFA Big League Club are joined by Regional (third division) and fourth division clubs. All the hosts must have a green ground.’ Nalule revealed.
‘As Kansai Plascon, we continue to commit ourselves towards the cause of supporting football. Football drives the economy and we pledge to continue supporting football’ Daniel Kayongo stated.
‘We are happy to be here. We yearn this competition to continue growing. Stanbic Bank believes that there is a good job being done and this is the reason for renewing the commitment’ Kenneth Agutamba – Stanbic Uganda head of communications.
Kajjansi United will face MYDA at the Uganda Clays – Kajjansi playground
Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (FUFA Third Vice President); ‘I am proud to applaud the sponsors who contributed Shs. 179,000,000/= in total prize package for the 32 clubs that will share the money. The winner will pocket Shs .50,000,000’.
Cash Rewards:
Winners – UGX 50M
Runners Up – UGX 25M
Semifinalists – UGX 12M
Quarterfinalists – UGX 6M
Round of 16 – UGX 3M
Round of 32 – UGX 2M
Full Draw for Round of 32 :
Rusekere Growers Vs Kataka – Kabarole
Heros Vs Gaddafi – Lira
Booma Vs Nyamityobora – Masindi
Seeta United Vs Tepa – Mukono
Kajjansi United Vs MYDA – Uganda Clays, Kajjansi
Six O’clock Vs Mbarara City – Bushenyi
Kiyinda Boys Vs Wakiso Giants – Mityana Ssaza Ground
Kalongo United Vs Adjumani Town Council – Agago
Bushenyi Veterans Vs Police – Bushenyi
Paidha United Vs Onduparaka – Zombo
Kigezi Home Boyz Vs Vipers – Kabale Municipal Stadium
Kireka Young Vs Kitara – Kireka
Tawai Vs Ndejje University – Dokolo
Basere Vs Luweero United – Ngora
Super Eagles Vs Sports Club Villa – Gulu
Total Vs URA – Yumbe
Busia United Vs KCCA – Busia
Nsambya SC Vs Kyetume – Makindye
Ateker Vs Lugazi Municipal – Soroti
Jinja North United Vs Maroons – Jinja
PCCP Vs Express – Makindye
Bujumbura Vs Paidha Black Angels – Hoima
Iganga Young Vs Calvary – Iganga
TIPSA Vs Arua Hill – Koboko
Five Stars Vs Tooro United – Works Playground, Entebbe
Impala Hill Vs Proline – Mulago playground
NEC Vs Admin – Bugolobi
Kisugu Vs Busoga United – Kisugu
Bundimasoli Vs BUL – Bundibungyo
Mbale Heroes Vs Blacks Power – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
Vipers Sports Club was ruthless enroute to winning the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The Venoms humbled BUL Football Club 8-1 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday, 26th September 2021 in a closed door duel played under rainy conditions.
Yunus Sentamu led the damage with four goals, Ceaser Lobi Manzoki added a brace before a goal apiece by Livingstone Mulondo and Milton Karisa.
Substitute Hamis Tibita scored the consolation for BUL as Vipers won their second Uganda Cup since the 2016 triumph over Onduparaka (3-1 at Nakivubo War II Memorial stadium).
Vipers also set a new record of most goals by a club in a single final match in this competition.
Prizes:
Besides the Cup and gold medals, Vipers also pocketed Shs. 50M from the sponsors Stanbic Bank Uganda and Kansai Plascon.
BUL took home Shs 20M. Four Vipers’ players clinched individual awards with the top scorer Manzoki finishing on 7 goals, best midfielder (Bobosi Byaruhanga), best goalkeeper Fabien Mutombora and most outstanding defender Livingstone Mulondo.
FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Hononary President and owner of Vipers Sports Club Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, sponsors’ representatives from Kansai Plascon and Stanbic Bank, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and a few selected personalities graced the final.
Ceaser Lobi Manzoki with the golden boot. He finished with 7 goalsBest midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga shows off his trophy and Flat Television screenVipers XI Vs BUL
Subs: Denis Kiggundu (G.K), Allan Kayiwa, Abdul-Azizi Kayondo, Paul Mucureezi, Abdu Karim Watambala, Ibrahim Orit, Dan Sserunkuma
Head coach: Alberto Oliveria
BUL XI Vs Vipers
BUL XI: Sanon Mulabi (G.K), Aggrey Madoi, Walter Ochora, Fredson Gwotto, Godfrey Akol, Allan Kiggundu, Owen Mukisa, Simon Peter Oketch, Musa Esenu, Martin Aprem, Joseph Ssemujju
Subs: Hamis Tibita, Richard Wandyaka, Ambrose Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi
No fans allowed inside the stadium due to Covid-19 Regulations
BUL FC head coach Alex Musongola Isabirye is confident that his side will emerge victors in Sunday’s Stanbic Uganda Cup Final against Vipers SC at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
BUL FC booked their first ever Stanbic Uganda Cup final following a 1-0 win over Express FC on Thursday while Vipers were 2-0 winners after dispatching Police FC at the semifinal stage.
BUL FC starting XI that downed Express FC 1-0 in the semifinal on Thursday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
At the prematch press conference held at FUFA house on Friday morning, Isabirye hailed his battle hardened eleven troops (players) who managed to overcome Express FC, thanks to the game’s solitary strike by Owen Mukisa.
‘I am happy my team managed to win yesterday with only eleven players. I thank my players, the club management and fans for the support. I am happy that we managed to reach our first Stanbic Uganda Cup final. I have confidence in my players that we shall win the trophy’ said a beaming Isabirye.
Alex Isabirye stressing a point during the prematch press conference ahead of Sunday’s Stanbic Uganda cup final against Vipers SC
Isabirye added;
‘We all know finals are won not played, so we are going to win the game on Sunday. My opponent has had enough time to rest and even monitor our team play but that will not worry me at all.’
Alex Isabirye sharing a light moment with his Club CEO Ahmed Kongola and coach Vincent Titi Kamara at FUFA House on Friday morning.
Isabirye noted further;
‘I want to play the final on Sunday. My team is very ready. However I’m disappointed that my counterpart has not showed up for the press conference. I will be glad to see him on Sunday in Njeru.
Comparing technical notes? BUL FC Head coach Alex Isabirye sharing some a moment with sports journalist Bogere Kanakulya
BUL FC will be boosted by the return of Richard Wandyaka and Simon Peter Oketch who missed the semifinal duel against Express FC due to suspension.
Captain Walter Ochola and Hamis Tibita will also be available for selection after recovering from their respective injuries.
2016 competition winners Vipers SC will be playing their fifth Stanbic Uganda Cup final.
Caesar Manzoki of Vipers Sc (L) netted twice against Police FC in the 1st semifinal on Tuesday in Njeru
The winners of this year’s edition will walk away with Shs50M, runners up Shs20M while semifinalists Shs12M each.
BUL Football Club will play Vipers in the final of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
This follows a hard fought 1-0 win against Express at the same venue in the second semi-final of the competition played on Thursday, 23rd September.
FUFA Juniors League product Owen Mukisa, 18, was the hero of the game with a 26th minute well taken goal.
Martin Kizza takes on BUL’s Fredson Gwoto
Mukisa is a graduate from the BUL Junior Team and not only captained the team to victory, but also, scored the all important goal.
BUL now plays Vipers during the final on Sunday, 26th September 2021.
The final, like the rest of the earlier matches will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and televised live on UBC Television.
Express’ talisman Eric Kambale takes on Aggrey Madoi of BUL Football ClubBUL XI Vs Express
Team Line Ups:
BUL XI: Sanon Mulabi (G.K), Allan Kigundu, Fredson Gwoto, Godfry Akol, Aggrey Madoi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Owen Mukisa, Thomas Kabaale, Martin Aprem, Musa Esenu, Joseph Ssemujju
Subs: John Okurutu, Ambrose Kirya
Head coach: Alex Isabirye
Express XI Vs BUL
Express XI: Denis Otim (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Arthur Kiggundu, Isa Lumu, Murushid Juuko, John Byamukama, Mahad Kakooza, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Eric Kambale, George Senkaaba, Martin Kizza
Subs: Chrispus Kusiima (G.K), Denis Mubuya, Ivan Mayanja, Charles Musiige, Daniel Shebene, Abel Eturude
Head coach: Wasswa Bbosa
BUL captain Owen Mukisa and Express’ Enock Walusimbi with the match officials prior to kick off
2nd Semi-final: Express Vs BUL (23rd September 2021) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (3:30 PM)
Vipers Sports Club progressed to the final of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup, that will be played on Sunday, 26th September at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
This followed a 2-0 victory in the opening semi-final against Police at the same venue, behind closed doors.
A goal in each half forward Ceaser Manzoki gave the 2016 Stanbic Uganda Cup winners the deserved win.
Vipers’ players in celebrations
Manzoki scored the opener after 20 minutes, capitalizing on a mistake by defender Hassan Muhamood.
He scored the second after 52 minutes, thanks to a well laid pass by midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga.
Police had some lively moment with the introduction Brian Muruli Mayanja in the final stanza.
Edward Kiryowa in action against Vipers
Siraje Sentamu and Tonny Mawejje had a physical midfield battle
Midfielder and captain Tonny Mawejje had an effort kiss the wood-work as they pressed forward for a goal that never came.
Vipers’ substitute Dan Sserunkuma also had a chance missed when he had a shot off the cross bar.
Vipers will now wait for Thursday’s second semi-final between Express and Jinja based BUL to know their opponent in the final.
This will be Vipers’ fifth final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The final shall be played on Sunday, 26th September 2021 at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru.
Vipers Sports Club XI Vs PolicePolice FC XI Vs VipersMatch officials with the team captains prior to kick offPolice head coach Abdallah Mubiru shares a light moment with Vipers’ counterpart Roberto Oliveira moments before kick off
All Matches kick off 3.30pm at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Live on UBC TVand 102.1 FUFA fm
Final: Sunday 26th September 2021
Semifinal 1:Tuesday 21st September 2021Police FC vs Vipers SC
Semifinal 2: Thursday 23rd September 2021 BUL vs Express FC
Police FC Head coach Abdallah Mubiru (L) and Vipers SC assistant coach Marcelo Cardoso
All is set for the first semifinal of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/2021 season. The adrenaline in the two camps was evidenced during the prematch press conference held on Monday morning at FUFA House.
Police FC Head coach Abdallah Mubiru and Marcelo Cardoso the Assistant Coach of Vipers SC expressed their readiness for match number 57 of this season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Marcelo Cardoso Assistant Coach Vipers SC.
‘I am happy to be part of the project. We wish to bring our contribution to the improvement of Ugandan football. After three weeks of work, we are happy and set for the encounter against Police FC. Players are working very hard and there is improvement thus everything is going according to our plans. Police is a traditional club with high expectations thus we expect a good show.’
Vipers SC Asst. Head Coach Marcelo Cadoso
‘We are far from 100% fitness levels but with the players’ dedication in training, there is a big improvement for the time we have been with them and we believe we are ready to play our opponents Police FC.’
Abdallah Mubiru Police FC Head Coach
‘It is a good moment for everyone involved in the game. Playing at the semi-finals motivates everyone at the club especially the players. At the start of every season, it’s everyone’s dream to win something at the end and this would be a cover-up for missing the league title. We are ready and set to give a good show against Vipers though we respect them we don’t fear them. They are not a special team.’
Police FC Head Coach Abudallah Mubiru
‘We have not got enough preparations due to COVID-19 but we will not give it as an excuse. We are ready and set for the game against Vipers thus looking forward to progress to the final.’
In the one legged tie at the Semifinals for the two matches, the winner will progress to the Final awaiting the victors between BUL FC and Express FC who faceoff on Thursday 23rd September 2021 at the same venue.
Stanbic bank is the title sponsor of the Uganda Cup alongside partners Kansai Plascon.
Final: 26th September 2021 – At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed important details ahead of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-finals and final at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule confirmed the key developments through a memo to the clubs’ Chief Executive Officers (CEO).
FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule
*Licenses for the 2020-2021 season will be considered and all the technical team should have bench permits.
*FUFA will take care of the COVID-19 tests for all the 20 players and 5 officials per club. All clubs will be tested at their respective venues. The other officials (organizing committee) and referees will also be tested by FUFA
*The players and officials’ list should be submitted to the FUFA Competitions Department latest Friday, 17th September 2021.
*Vipers and Police will be tested on Sunday, 19th September 2021 at 8 AM
*Express and BUL will be tested on Monday, 20th September 2021 at 8 AM.
*The two clubs that proceed to the finals will be required to provide their jerseys for branding and will be refunded Shs. 1,700,000/=.
Match No.57: Police Vs Vipers – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Match No.58: BUL Vs Express – Kyabazinga Stadium – Bugembe, Jinja
*To be played between 19th – 31st August 2021 (Home and Away)
The semi-final draw for the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament has been held at FUFA House on Monday morning.
Former Uganda Cranes and Express legend Fred Tamale, winner of the cup on three occassions in 1994, 1995 and 1997 was chief guest.
Decolas Kiiza Hantali (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) also attended the draw.
L-R: Decolas Kiiza, Fred Tamale (Holding the Stanbic Uganda Cup trophy) and Aish Nalule
Express Football Club takes on BUL and Police shall battle Vipers over the two legs.
“This stage will be played over two legs. In case of a tie, the away goal’s rule will be used to determine the winner. Cautions only serve in the Stanbic Uganda Cup. 2020-21 season licenses will be used. There will be mandatory testing for the COVID-19 of all players.” Nalule told the media.
Police will tussle out Vipers in one semi-final
Kiiza represented the FUFA President Moses Magogo and thanked the sponsors (Stanbic Bank and Kansai Plascon).
‘I thank the sponsors (Stanbic Bank and Kansai Plascon). We express gratitude for those who have been affected by the pandemic of COVID-19. FUFA made the decision to name URA as the CAF representative to beat the deadline and the only criteria we had was to go with the second placed team in the league. We shall name a new venue for the finals. We thank the President H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for lifting the lockdown to have Football played again after the lockdown.’ Kiizza disclosed.
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director
‘It is good that the game has sponsors now. We did not have sponsors in our time. I recall in 1994, we were playing Posta. We had a low first half and returned to score two second half goals. The Uganda Cup is a do or die competition where every game is a cup finale’ Tamale stated.
Stanbic Bank is the main sponsor of this annual tournament, joined by paints gurus; Kansai Plascon.
Aisha Nalule shares something with Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director)
National broadcaster UBC TV and the sister channel, Star Television came on board to televise at least a match per match day.
A new venue for the final will be named in the due course.
Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football)
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971
1971 – Coffee F.C
1972-1975 – Not Held
1976 – Gangama F.C
1977– Simba F.C
1978 – Nsambya F.C
1979 – KCC F.C
1980 – KCC F.C
1981 – Coffee F.C
1982 – KCC F.C
1983 – SC Villa
1984 – KCC F.C
1985 – Express F.C
1986 – SC Villa
1987 – KCC F.C
1988 – SC Villa
1989 – SC Villa
1990 – KCC F.C
1991 – Express F.C
1992 – Express F.C
1993 – KCC F.C
1994 – Express F.C
1995 – Express F.C
1996 – UEB S.C
1997 – Express F.C
1998 – SC Villa
1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C
2000 – SC Villa
2001 – Express F.C
2002 – SC Villa
2003 – Express F.C
2004 – KCC F.C
2005 – URA F.C
2006 – Express F.C
2007 – Express F.C
2007/8 – Victors S.C
2008/9 – SC Villa
2009/10 – Victors S.C
2010/11 – Simba S.C
2011/12 – URA F.C
2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University
2013/2014 – URA F.C
2014/15 – SC Villa
2015/16 – Vipers Sports Club
2016/17 – KCCA
2017/18 – KCCA
2018/19 – Proline
2019/20 – Cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic
The FUFA Emergency Executive Committee has on Tuesday 29th June 2021 taken the decision to end the 2020/21 StarTimes Uganda Premier League based on Article 18, Section 1, Sub-section C & D of the FUFA Competition rules.
The above article states;
Where the league format due to circumstances of force majeure is not played to completion the league winner shall be determined as follows.
c) Where at least one club has played more than 75% of the league games, the following formula shall be used by TOC (Tournament Organising Committee) to determine the league positions.
d) Total number of points earned from the number of games played multiplied by the total number of games supposed to be played divided by the number of games played.
Therefore, the following decision have been taken
Express FC who were top of the table declared Champions of the 2020/21 Uganda Premier League.
Kyetume FC, MYDA FC and Kitara FC have been relegated to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
URA FC who were second on the Uganda Premier League table at the time the lockdown was imposed will represent Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Status
The competition is at the Semifinal stage but the games will be played to conclusion before the start of the 2021/2022 new season.
FUFA Big League Playoffs
The games will be played to conclusion and determine the third team to the Uganda Premier League but depending on clearance from National Council of Sports and guidelines from the Ministry of Health guidelines about the Covid-19.
With the Covid-19 situation raging in the country during the final bend of the 2019/2020 season, FUFA mooted a plan to have its Competitions on Television (TV) to give fans a chance to watch the matches since they were not allowed back in the stadia.
It was also one of the ways of taking the game to the public via TV.
The broadcast started with the promotional playoffs of the Regional Leagues and the Star Times FUFA Big League.
These were produced by FUFA and broadcast on FUFA TV (Facebook Live).
Later on, the FUFA Women Competitions and Uganda Cup were also televised via UBC, the National Broadcaster.
Action between Ajax Queens and Amuria High School at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Commercial and Broadcast Rights:
In the past, FUFA was not able to sell the commercial rights of the FUFA Women Competitions and Regional Promotions but had sold the commercial rights of the Uganda Cup at 300m UGX (85,000 USD) to Stanbic Bank and 132m UGX (37,000 USD) to Kansai Plascon.
FUFA has not been able to sell the Broadcast (Media) rights of the FUFA Women Competitions, Regional Promotions and the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
In order to create more value for the commercial rights holders of the Uganda Cup thus Stanbic Bank and Plascon, FUFA undertook to pay the cost of production and also agree with a broadcaster to air the matches.
Vipers’ Jamil Kalisa with the ball against UPDF at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende during the Stanbic Uganda Cup match in one of the televised duelsShafik Bbosa captures the match proceedings on the main camera
Production of Matches
Production is the process of capturing the matches using Video Cameras and converting the captured video content into electric or electromagnetic or optic signal depending on the expected means of transmission.
The Signal is later transmitted normally via a telecom or satellite provider to the Broadcaster Network.
Production of a football match to be transmitted and aired live is a huge cost ranging from 30,000 USD for international feed standards to a local market price of about 5,000 USD for the current Ugandan Standards.
FUFA received a proposal by Satellite Plus Systems, a company that has been in trade with FUFA over the same business for the last about 10 years to produce 94 matches at a cost of about 1,100 USD per match.
FUFA was saving more than 75% from the local market rates for the same job.
FUFA accepted the offer and contracted Satellite Plus Systems to undertake the job.
FUFA Social media team on duty. Behind is the Satellite Media Plus Outdoor Broadcasting Van
UBC Television – FUFA Partnership:
In order to broadcast the signal produced by Satellite Plus Systems, FUFA agreed terms with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Television to broadcast the FUFA Women Competitions Matches (56 matches) and Uganda Cup (25 matches).
National Broadcaster UBC TV has offered free airtime for the Stanbic Uganda Cup and FUFA Women football competitions with the hope of making future revenue.
There was no exchange of money from either party but a share of the revenues when eventually broadcast sponsors are found.
Inside the new HD UBC Television StudiosFUFA President Eng Moses Magogo (with microphone) addressing the media during a press conference as Stanbic Bank announced their sponsorship
Revenues:
So far, only Stanbic Bank has agreed to pay 80m UGX (22,800 USD) as a contribution to the cost of production which is about 362m UGX (103,000 USD).
There are currently over 10 prospective brands in negotiations with FUFA to be part of the Live Broadcast Sponsors of FUFA Competitions for next season.
The objective is to generate more revenues from the sale of Broadcast to cover the full costs of production, transmission, and TV airtime.
Whereas these are inelastic cost centres, the rest of the monies shall be for rights for the benefit of FUFA, Clubs, Referees, Coaches, and Players amongst others.
Hakim Matovu on Goal Angle camera 3Joyful Ugandans cheer the national team, Uganda Cranes. Fans are pertinent of a football matchFred “Maanso” Ssewankambo in charge of goal angle camera 1
Other Values of Football on Television:
Whereas raising value and hence more revenues is the main objective, FUFA wishes to achieve other objectives such as:
1-Extend viewership of the FUFA Competitions to Homesteads, Offices, Bars, Schools and all other places where masses of people collect;
2-Build the brands of FUFA, Competitions, Clubs, Coaches, Players and Referees;
3-Use the media content for;
a) Performance Analysis of the players and referees;
b) Archiving;
c) Second opinion on matters missed by the match officials;
d) Disciplinary Actions.
Action between Lango Queens and Wakiso Hills at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru during the FUFA Women Elite League
The capturing moment of live images during a football match
FUFA Procurement Processes:
The FUFA Executive Committee, as mandated, enacted the FUFA Procurement and Disposal Manual and FUFA has also hired a fulltime procurement officer in the names of Isaac Natukunda.
In the process of procuring Satellite Plus Systems for the production of the 94 matches, all FUFA procurement processes were followed.
Also, to note, from the documents at the disposal of FUFA received as part of due diligence, Hon. Eng. Magogo Moses Hassim (the FUFA President) is not one of the owners of the Company neither was he involved in the process of its procurement.
Further to FUFA Circular 1141 the FUFA Executive has decided that in view of the prevailing circumstances the following Competitions for the season 2020/21 have been postponed indefinitely;
1. The StarTimes Uganda Premier League Match Days 27 to 30;
2. The StarTimes FUFA Big League Play offs.
3. The Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-finals and Final.
FUFA will communicate new dates in due course after obtaining the necessary clearance from Government.
Meantime the football family is encouraged to continue observing SOPs and abide by the Presidential Directives and Ministry of Health guidelines.
Together we can stop the spread of the Corona virus.
The quarter finals of the 47th edition for the Stanbic Uganda Cup were successfully completed on Friday, 4th June 2021 after the 2nd leg matches.
BUL FC, Vipers sC, Police FC and Express FC are the teams that have advanced to the semi-finals of the annual tournament.
Jinja based side BUL eliminated 2019 winners Proline 2-1 on aggregate.
BUL had defeated Proline 2-0 at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo in the 1st leg but lost 1-0 at the Kyabazinga Stadium during the return leg.
Vitalis Tabu and Joseph Ssemujju were on target for BUL at Lugogo as Ivan Ocholit scored Proline’s solitary goal in Jinja city.
SC Villa Vs Vipers action at the Army Military Barracks stadium, Bombo (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
Vipers overcame SC Villa 3-1 on aggregate; the first leg at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende ended one goal apiece.
Second half substitute Lawrence Tezikya scored the opener for Vipers before Ronald Ssekiganda headed powerfully past goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya in the closing minutes.
Bobosi Byaruhanga expertly curls the ball from a set piece (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
During the return leg at the Military Barracks stadium in Bombo, Vipers scored through Bobosi Byaruhanga (free-kick) and substitute Milton Karisa.
SC Villa ended the game with 10 men following Ssekiganda’s red card.
Action between KCCA and Express during the return leg of the quarter finals at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. It ended 1-1 (Credit: KCCA FC Media)
The final two return legs of the quarter finals were played at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on Friday.
The early kick off at 1 PM witnessed Wakiso Giants beat Police 2-0 but bowed out on away goal’s rule after a 3-3 aggregate score.
Viane Ssekajugo scored a brace in the return leg in which midfielder Joshua Lubwama missed a penalty.
Express booked the last semi-final berth with a 1-all draw away to KCCA to advance on away goal’s rule.
Martin Kizza’s penalty cancelled out the opener by KCCA forward Sadat Anaku as the game ended 1 goal apiece.
By and large, Express made the last four stage on the away goal’s rule.
The date and venue of the semi-final draw will be communicated by the FUFA Competitions Department.
The final of this year’s championship will be hosted by the Kitara Region Football Association at Masindi Municipal Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: Wakiso Giants’ defender Edward Satulo (left) in action against Police’s Ben Ocen at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. The game ended 2-0 in favour of the purple sharks but bowed out on away goal’s rule (Credit: Police FC Media)
FUFA has issued Circular number 1136 directing all clubs not to admit fans to the stadiums until further notice.
The communication signed off by the FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza was issued on Thursday 3rd June 2021.
The circular is addressed to FUFA Members, Special Interest Groups of FUFA and Stakeholders reads;
As you are all aware according to statistics from the Ministry of Health there is an upsurge in the number of COVID-19 cases as well as deaths in Uganda.
FUFA had earlier allowed up to 200 fans to watch FUFA organised and FUFA authorized competitions with strong adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is no longer tenable in the current situation.
Therefore, in order to ensure the Health and Safety of players, Technical staff and all stakeholders, all matches shall be played without spectators or fans until further notice.
As we wind up the 1st Division, 2nd Division and the Uganda Cup there shall be no fans in the stadiums. Teams are further strongly encouraged to limit all other authorized personnel to the bear minimum. SOPs must be strictly observed and COVID-19 vaccination enhanced by football officials and players throughout the country.
The dates for the 2020/21 season of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter Finals have been confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Department.
Just over a week ago, the draws were conducted but dates had not been set due to the tight schedules of other ongoing football Competitions. The last eight stage will also be played over two legs on the home and away basis.
The Competitions Department also managed to release the delayed Round of 16 2nd leg fixture between Kigezi HomeBoyz FC FC and BUL FC to be played on 25th May 2021 in Kabale. BUL FC won the 1st leg 2-1 in Jinja. The winner of this tie will play Proline FC in the Quarter Finals.
The dates of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter Finals Fixtures2020/21 season
1st Leg Fixtures
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Vipers Vs SC Villa – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende 4pm
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Express FC Vs KCCA – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm
Thursday May 27, 2021
Wakiso Giants FC Vs Police – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso 4pm
Friday May 28, 2021
Proline FC Vs Kigezi HomeBoyz FC/BUL FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 4pm
2nd leg Fixtures-Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter Finals Fixtures
Monday May 31, 2021
Kigezi HomeBoyz FC/Bul Vs Proline – TBC 3.30pm
Wednesday June 2, 2021
SC Villa Vs Vipers SC– Bombo Military Barracks 4pm
Friday June 4, 2021
Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 1pm
KCCA FC Vs Express FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 4pm
Match No. 51 Proline Vs Kigezi Home Boyz FC or BUL FC
Match No.52 Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC
Final: Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region
The fixtures for the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup are out after the draws conducted on Tuesday 11th May 2021 at FUAF House, Mengo. The matches will be played between 25th May-2nd June 2021 over two legs.
Ready for the Quarterfinals draw of the Stanibc Uganda cup 2020/21 season
Legends Charles Ogwang and midfielders Sharif Samanya were invited by FUFA to grace the ceremony. Both players featured in the 1996 Uganda Cup final won by UEB FC captained by Ogwang who went on to score the game’s solitary goal. Samanya played for Nile FC captained by Peter Nsaba in a match won by UEB FC 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige took the media and guests through the draw procedure and details of the Quarterfinals.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
Teams that qualified for the Quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 2020/21 season
Local rivals Express FC and KCCA FC will face off with the Red eagles hosting the first leg at Mutessa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Reigning League champions Vipers SC- chasing a double will play against nine time winners Sports Club Villa.
L-R Former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
2019 Winners Proline FC have a fixture against the winner of the match between Kigezi Homeboyz FC and BUL FC. The 1st leg leg ended 2-1 in favour of BUL FC. The date for the 2nd leg is yet to be communicated.
Police FC and Wakiso Giants have to scores to settle in another competition-this time in the knock out format.
The media enjoying their job during the draws of the Quarterfinals of Stanbic Uganda Cup at FUFA House on Tuesday morning
Charles Ogwang
It was a great moment to win the Uganda cup. I scored 8 goals and won the top accolade as leading scorer. Captaining the team to victory was so sweet as the usual captain was injured. I thank the sponsors Stanbic and Plascon for injecting money in the tournament.
Sharif Samanya
It is a dream for every player to play in a Cup final. I felt bad losing but we had many injuries heading into this game. It always a nice feeling ejecting teams from such tournaments. I’m happy that FUFA invited me to be part of this draw.
Charles Ogwang (L) and Sharif Samanya
Details of Quarterfinals
Article 19 (Stanbic Uganda Cup Rules 2020/2021-4th Edition)
Third Round (Quarter-Finals)
The 3rd round shall comprise 8 teams qualified from the second round.
FUFA shall draw lots to generate ties for the third round.
All ties in this round shall be two legs played on home and away basis.
The team with more goals at the end of the return leg match shall be the winner of the tie.
If teams are tied by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply.
If teams are still tied under Art 19 (5), spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner. There shall be no extra time.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, former UEB FC Captain and 11996 Uganda Cup Winner Charles Ogwanga and Nile FC’s former player Sharif Samanya at the Quarterfinals draw
Stanbic Uganda Cup (2021) – Round of 16 – Return Legs:
URA 0-0 Express (*Express advance 2-1 on aggregate)
Tooro United 2-2 Wakiso Giants (*Wakiso Giants advance 7-3 on aggregate)
SC Villa 0-0 Onduparaka (SC Villa advance 1-0 on aggregate)
Express Football Club, Sports Club Villa and Wakiso Giants joined Vipers to the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final stage.
This followed the successful completion for their round of 16 return legs played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 at the respective venues.
Express held Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to a goal-less draw on a slippery surface of the Arena of Visions in Ndejje University.
The result meant that Express who are popularly known as “Mukwano Gw’abangi” advanced to the round of 8 teams with a 2-1 aggregate score from the first leg.
Tooro United bowed out after a 2-all draw with visiting Wakiso Giants at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
Godfrey Akol and lethal striker Marvin Oshaba scored for Tooro United, an entity coached by Edward Golola.
Midfielder Joshua “Tallest Muganda” Lubwama and left footed winger Viane Ssekajugo replied for Douglas Bamweyana and Alex Gitta’s led Wakiso Gants.
Wakiso Giants had comfortably won the first leg 5-1 at their Kabake Kyabaggu fortress and that implies that the Purple Sharks qualified 7-3 on aggregate.
Sports Club Villa played it safe with a non-scoring draw against Onduparaka at the Military Barracks stadium in Bombo.
The result guaranteed the Jogoos of a slot in the quarter finals with a 1-0 win over the two legs. SC Villa needed a late-late 1-0 victory at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua during the first leg on 1st May 2021.
The trio join Vipers who made easy work of UPDF 4-2 on aggregate at the quarter final stage.
Meanwhile, Police visits Kavumba Recreational stadium on Wednesday, 5th May 2021 with a 4-1 comprehensive lead over Soltilo Bright Stars.
KCCA is at home (MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo) against Maroons having won 2-0 in the first leg at the Prisons stadium in Luzira.
Proline, winners of the cup in 2019 are away against Mbale Heroes at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Noordin Bunjo and Savio Kabugo’s goals in the first leg give Proline the first leg slim win.
Rasta-man, Jamalldin Buchochera, who is also captain at Mbale Heroes scored a late consolation diving header that gives Mbale Heroes a beam of hope coming to the return leg.
In a related development, the first leg of the round of 16 contest between BUL and Kigezi Home Boyz will be played at the Kyabazinga stadium in Jinja city.
This will be Alex Isabirye’s first game as head coach of BUL upon his second return since taking over from the released Arthur Kyesimira.
To reach the round of 16, BUL eliminated Blacks Power 5-2 on aggregate whilst Kigezi Home Boyz qualified on the famous away goal’s rule after a 5-all draw over the two legs.
Kigezi Home Boyz won 4-2 away at Kavumba in the first leg before losing 3-1 at their Kabale Municipal Stadium fortress in the return leg.
The FUFA Executive Committee meeting of 30th April 2021 has already indicated that Kitara Region Football Association will host the final of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup at the refurbished Masindi Municipal Stadium on a date yet to be determined.
FUFA Competitions Department runs the Stanbic Uganda Cup that is proudly bankrolled by Stanbic Bank Uganda and paints specialists Kansai Plascon.
This historic tournament has been played since 1971.
MAIN PHOTO: Express FC’s players and officials celebrate their qualification to the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinals after eliminating URA at the Arena of Visions play ground, Ndejje University (Credit: Express FC Media Department)
Vipers Sports Club is through to the quarter finals of Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament for the 47th edition.
To achieve this feat, the 2016 Stanbic Uganda Cup ejected UPDF 4-2 on aggregate after two legs at the round of 16.
Vipers were held to a 1-all in the return leg at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende but had already made easy work during the first leg when they rallied from a goal down to win emphatically 3-1.
During the return leg, UPDF took the lead through defender Joseph Bright Vuni who connected home off Isa Mubiru’s curling corner kick in the 9th minute.
Vipers equalized in the 22nd minute when Bobosi Byaruhanga’s direct corner kick swung into the roof of the net.
Vipers and Uganda Hippos midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga scored direct from a corner kick (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
With no further goals in the match, Vipers advanced 4-2 on aggregate and becomes the first club to reach the quarter finals.
Three more matches of the return legs at the round of 16 will be played on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.
SC Villa hosts Onduparaka at the Army Military Stadium in Bombo during the live game on Television.
Tooro United will play Wakiso Giants at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal and URA takes on Express at the Arena of Vision.
Tuesday 4th May:
SC Villa Vs Onduparaka, Bombo Military stadium (TV)
Tooro United Vs Wakiso Giants, Buhinga stadium, Fort Portal
URA Vs Express, Arena of Vision
Wednesday 5th May
KCCA Vs Maroons, MTN Omondi stadium (TV)
Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Police, Kavumba Recreation Ground
Thursday 6th May: Mbale Heroes Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium
MAIN PHOTO: Vipers midfielder Jamil Kalisa in action during their 1-all draw with UPDF at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Monday, 3rd May 2021 (Credit: Vipers SC Media)
