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  • FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers: Nalukenge Optimistic As Residential Training Enters Day Two

    FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers: Nalukenge Optimistic As Residential Training Enters Day Two

    FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers:

    First Leg: 11th January 2020

    Uganda Vs Ethiopia – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4 PM)

    The national U17 women team players are relishing the opportunity to play in a FIFA World cup and can’t wait to give their best shot in the ultimate qualifiers.

    Uganda U17 Girls in a warm-up drill at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday

    The recently crowned CECAFA champions are in camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru preparing to take on Ethiopia in the first-ever FIFA U17 Women World Cup qualifier on Saturday at the StarTimes stadium.

    According to team captain Juliet Nalukenge who is the reigning Airtel FUFA awards female player of the year the team is very grateful to FUFA for continuously availing them with opportunities to play and develop as a team.

    Prior to their CECAFA glory, the team had previously participated and won the inaugural COSAFA U17 girls championship in Mauritius.

    ‘On behalf of my teammates I want to thank the federation for giving yet another opportunity by registering us to take part in the FIFA U17 Women World Cup 2020 qualifiers. We can only do one thing to express our gratitude; giving it our best shot. We are geared towards performing well and promise to do our very best to see to it that we qualify.’ Nalukenge remarked after the morning training session on the second day of the residential camp.

    ‘Playing in the world cup qualifiers is a grand opportunity that is going to help us develop as a team and individually as players. We are looking forward to the experience which we believe will be a good one.’ Nalukenge added.

    The players in a warm up drill

    The team under coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, deputized by Hadijja Namuyanja. Oliver Mbekeka and James Magala are the other members of the technical bench serving as fitness and goalkeepers’ coaches respectively whereas Joan Namusisi is the team manager.

    According to head coach Ayub Khalifa, the morning training session on day II mainly focused on tactical play and concentration in the 3rd half of the pitch that is aimed at sharpening the minds of players and help them make quick and efficient decisions to execute attacks that will deliver the goals that the team will need to advance as far as they can and even qualify.

    Team work in the residential camp at Njeru is exemplified by the uniformity and courage by the players
  • Uganda U17 Women Team Embarks on FIFA World cup preparations

    Uganda U17 Women Team Embarks on FIFA World cup preparations

    FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers:

    First Leg: 11th January 2020

    Uganda Vs Ethiopia – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4 PM)

    The Uganda national U17 women team has today morning embarked on on-field preparations for the FIFA U17 Women World Cup 2020 qualifiers at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru where the team is camping.
    Uganda plays Ethiopia in the first round with the first leg of the 2 legged fixture due to be played in Kampala next Saturday on January 11th, 2020 at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo and the return leg a week later in Ethiopia.
    The Uganda U-17 girls in training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
    The Uganda U17 girls in training
    The team reported to camp last evening and after conducting their first training session this head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi was pleased with the response of his players.
    `Being that they have been off, I expected their fitness levels to be a bit down so in today’s session we majorly focused on assessing and improving their fitness after which we did some ball works but on the whole I am pleased they are not badly off. We are going to build on that in the following sessions.’ Khalifa noted.
    The team will conduct another session in the evening at 4 PM.
    Uganda U17 girls team in a prayer session

    Full Summoned Team:

    Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nyamita  Zulaika (Asubo Gafford Ladies WFC)

    Others: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Akadinda Gillian (Olila High School WFC), Namugerwa Goria ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of kings ), Nakacwa Samalie (Kawempe Muslim), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School WFC),Nakacwa Kevin ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen ( Mukono High), Nyinagahirwa Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Odaru Immaculate ( Mukono High ) Nagayi Eva ( Rines Secondary School), Kyomuhendo Sumaya ( Isra Soccer Academy), Nakayenga Brenda (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Adokole Esther (Amus College), Kunihira Margret ( Kawempe Muslim WFC), Munyana Brenda ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nagadya Catherine ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nyakato Ruth (Tooro Queens WFC), Nandago Hadijah (Isra Soccer Academy), Amonding Mercy (Bishop Secondary School)

    Oliver Mbekeka (left) with head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
  • FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers: Ayub names Uganda Squad

    FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers: Ayub names Uganda Squad

    FIFA U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers:

    First Leg: 11th January 2020

    Uganda Vs Ethiopia – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4 PM)

    Uganda U17 Women’ National Team Head coach Ayub Khalifa has released a provisional squad of 30 players that will begin preparations for the Women World Cup Qualifiers first round slated for 11th  January 2020 in Uganda.

    CECAFA  Women U17 valuable player Fauzia Najjemba and Airtel  FUFA Women Football of the year Nalukenge Juliet are part of the summoned squad.

    Airtel FUFA MVP Juliet Nalukenge is part of the team

     There are other players who were part of the teams that lifted COSAFA U17 Women trophy in Mauritius and CECAFA U17 Women trophy in Njeru.

    However, Ayub Khalifa has summoned some new faces that were not part of the CECAFA  team and these include St.Noah  striker Allen Nasaazi and teammate Kigongo Angella Auchi.

    Uganda women U17 National Team Head Coach Ayub Khalifa

    The players will officially begin residential training on Friday 3rd January at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Full Summoned Team:

    Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nyamita  Zulaika (Asubo Gafford Ladies WFC)

    Others: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Akadinda Gillian (Olila High School WFC), Namugerwa Goria ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of kings ), Nakacwa Samalie (Kawempe Muslim), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School WFC),Nakacwa Kevin ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen ( Mukono High), Nyinagahirwa Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Odaru Immaculate ( Mukono High ) Nagayi Eva ( Rines Secondary School), Kyomuhendo Sumaya ( Isra Soccer Academy), Nakayenga Brenda (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Adokole Esther (Amus College), Kunihira Margret ( Kawempe Muslim WFC), Munyana Brenda ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nagadya Catherine ( Uganda Martyrs HS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nyakato Ruth (Tooro Queens WFC), Nandago Hadijah (Isra Soccer Academy), Amonding Mercy (Bishop Secondary School).

  • FUFA Hails Uganda Girls U-17 Team For Winning CECAFA Title

    FUFA Hails Uganda Girls U-17 Team For Winning CECAFA Title

    The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo has hailed the Uganda national U-17 girls team for emerging champions of the inaugural U-17 championship, which climaxed at FUFA Technical center Njeru on Tuesday evening.

    Team Captain, head coach and leader of delegation handig over the trophy to the FUFA President

    Uganda beat Kenya 2-0 in the final game of the tournament that attracted six nations, to top the table with 13 points in a round-robin format with close rivals Tanzania coming second on 11 points.

    On return from Njeru, the team was on Wednesday hosted to a luncheon with the President, accompanied by his two deputies Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye, deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza and Excom member also leader of Uganda delegation at CECAFA Chris Kalibala.

    During his speech, the President hailed the players for the achievement and noted that the Federation is now committed to entering the national women football team categories in any International engagements.

    “In 2013, we were forced to withdraw the national team from further participation in the world cup qualifiers after beating South Sudan 22-0, simply because we realized it would be a waste of money to spend on the national team that had no proper foundation. This is from where we planned on starting the National league and also the regional leagues, which is now enabling many female players with chance to play,” Eng. Magogo noted.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the girls at Silver Springs Hotel

    He also cautioned players against any forms of indiscipline, that would hinder their careers.

    “For anyone to excel, they must have talent, love what they are doing, work ha rd and also be disciplined. There are many people out there who are ready to confuse you so please be warned and only keep focused and work hard. Always give your best and the results will follow you,” Magogo added.

    The President went further to congratulate newly crowned Airtel FUFA  female player of the year and team captain Juliet Nalukenge for the achievement, CECAFA best goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga  and CECAFA  U17 MVP), FUFA President and Daphine Nyayenga (CECAFA U17 Best keeper)

    He also clarified the fact that the federation decided to help the winning players with a 200 dollar assistance each, to cater for their personal needs at the club level.

  • Uganda wins inaugural CECAFA U-17 Girls title

    Uganda wins inaugural CECAFA U-17 Girls title

    CECAFA U17 Girls Championship:

    Final Match Day 

    Burundi 4-0 Eritrea

    Tanzania 10-0 Djibouti

    Uganda 2-0 Kenya

    Endless cheers and celebrations rocked FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Tuesday evening, as Uganda U-17 girls players, coaches and the local fans danced endlessly, in jubilation of the Inaugural CECAFA U-17 girls trophy.

    Uganda girls now add yet another juniors regional trophy to the boys U-15 event won in August in Asmara Eritrea.

    The great achievement of the girls conquest of the region in the youth championship, was cemented by a 2-0 win over rivals Kenya, at the final bend of the one week event that attracted six teams and played on a round robin.

    Celebrations for Fauzia Najjemba’s opener

    Eventual best player of the tournament and FUFA Airtel female player of the year runner up Fauzia Najjemba opened the scoring in the first half.

    Later, the reigning FUFA Airtel female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge rounded up the scoring deep in the second half to take Uganda top of the six team table with 13 points from five games each played.

    Juliet Nalukenge celebrates her goal
    Lydia Nekesa hands the captain Juliet Nalukenge the trophy

    Nalukenge was Uganda’s top and tournaments second best scorer with 9 goals, three shy from tournaments top scorer and Tanzania striker Aisha Masaka, whose 7 goals in the 10-0 routing of Djibouti earlier in the day, gave her the top scorer’s award.

    Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa had made two changes in the usual starting 11, having given starts to Hadijah Nandago and right full back Akadinda Gillian, for Catherine Nagadya and sick Samalie Nakacwa respectively, and even with the changes.

    Uganda remained a better team, holding the Kenyansa at bay and only making them the receivers on several occasions, with Nalukenge, Najjemba and terrific winger Margret Kunihira all coming too close to several occasions.

    Uganda U17 players and team officials in celebrations at the FUFA Technical Centre

    Even when holding midfielder Kevin Nakacwa was stretchered off with Moureen Nangonzi coming in her place, it still remained impossible for any Kenya threats in a game Khalifa made only one substitution.

    “I am very grateful to God for this achievement. I want to thank the players for the hard work, FUFA for allowing the young girls to take part in the girls event. The tournament was not a simple one, it was too competitive and I am glad we are the ones having come out victorious,” Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa said.

    Head coach Ayub Khalifa hoists the trophy with the players

    Tanzania, to whom only Uganda dropped points in the 1-1 draw, finished second with 11 points while Kenya came third on 7 points, with tournament’s fair play award team Burundi coming in fourth position after beating Eritrea 4-0 to clobber 7 points too, but with a minor goal difference.

    Uganda U17 players and officials applaud the fans

    Tournament’s last team was Djibouti, who finished with not goal scored but after conceding 48 goals in the 14-0 loss to Kenya, 11-0 to Uganda, 8-0 to Burundi, 5-0 to Eritrea and lastly 10-0 to Tanzania, although they showed great improvement in the second half of their game against Tanzania, whom they limited to only a single score, having finished the first half 9-0.

    Tanzania Team
    The celebrations
    Kenya Team

    Uganda’s win comes in the wake of yet another great triumph that saw the young girls lift the COSAFA tournament following a 2-1 win over South Africa in the recent event held in Mauritius, and with a big number of the COSAFA team players having been on the CECAFA winning side, the future is surely bright for Uganda women football.

    Uganda’s Line up against Kenya: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Gillian Akadinda, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Subs: Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Moureen Nangozi, Catherine Nagadya, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda

    All the tournament referees
    Aisha Masaka Hamisi (Top Scorer) Burundi representative (Fairplay Award), Daphine Nyayenga (Best Goalkeeper) and Fauzia Najjemba (MVP)
  • Nalukenge Displays FUFA Airtel Award at 2019 CECAFA U-17 Championship

    Nalukenge Displays FUFA Airtel Award at 2019 CECAFA U-17 Championship

    New FUFA Airtel female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge, was all smiling on Sunday evening, as she displayed her newly acquired accolade and brand new Subaru, the award she won on Saturday evening at the awards ceremony held at Speak Resort Munyonyo.

    Uganda U17 girls players joined Juliet Nalukenge in the celebrations

    The 17-year-old, who is also captain of the Uganda U-17 team currently taking part in the inaugural CECAFA U-17 girls championship at FUFA Technical center  Njeru, beat her closest challengers, fellow U-17 teammate Fauzia Najjemba and UCU’s Hasifa Nasuna to the award.

    Celebrations for Juliet Nalukenge
    Juliet Nalukenge displays her accolade

    In a bid to encourage her teammates and the rest of the girl footballers present at Njeru for match day four, FUFA organized a display of the reigning women football queen of her accolades.

    Led by inaugural winner Sandra Nabweteme, who recently arrived in the country for a holiday from the US where she is playing on a study bursary, the short ceremony took place shortly after the 1-1 draw CECAFA game between Uganda and Tanzania,  was conducted by FUFA and CECAFA female officials as Nalukenge teammates, coaches and fans at Njeru cheered on.

    Celebrations at Njeru
    Uganda U-17 Girls team head coach Ayub Khalifa hugs Juliet Nalukenge
    The CECAFA medical team pose with Nalukenge

    Nalukenge was voted for her outstanding performance for Kawempe Moslem in the women top-flight league in Uganda and the East Africa Secondary Schools games where she led Kawempe to the title in Dar es Salaam.

    She also finished top scorer in the COSAFA U-17 girls event in Mauritius, where she captained the team and finished top scorer.

    Nalukenge in her car with the accolade
    The joy of celebrating with Nalukenge
  • CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Tanzania delays Uganda Party

    CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Tanzania delays Uganda Party

    2019 CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship:

    Match Day 4 Results (Sunday):

    • Kenya 3-2 Burundi
    • Eritrea 4-0 Djibouti 
    • Uganda 1-1 Tanzania

     

    Tanzania Girls U-17 team delayed the title celebrations for Uganda at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship at FUFA Technical Center Njeru, after holding the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the third game of match day four on Sunday Evening.

    The two high riding sides faced off in what was seemingly a final for table leaders Uganda before a fair crowd, a game that would seal the title for the hosts if they picked maximum points.

    Juliet Nalukenge takes on a Tanzanian opponent during match day four of the CECAFA U17 Girls Championship at Njeru

    However, it was the Tanzanians that took the lead through reliable striker Aisha Khamis Masaka, who took advantage of a laxity between Kevin Nakacwa and Stella Musibika, to slot in through Daphine Nyayenga legs on 18 minutes.

    The Ugandans and their cheering fans thought they had won a penalty, when center referee Caroline Wanjara pointed to the spot after spotting Tanzanian midfielder Thabea Aidano Munga for having handled in the area but reversed her decision.

    But it took a few minutes before Uganda equalized, this time, Wanjara awarding a penalty for handball by the same Munga, following a corner kick by Uganda that dropped in the area that forced the Tanzanians to struggle clearing it leading into the handball.

    FUFA Airtel awards female player of the year runner up Fauzia Najjemba made no mistake, easily beating Tanzanian custodian Asha Mrisho Ismail for the first half to end 1-1.

    Uganda returned in the second half with an intent for the winner, but was only denied twice by the woodwork, first with reigning FUFA female player of the year Juliet Nalukenge shot coming off the crossbar and Shakila Nyinagahirwa also seeing her effort bouncing off the 90, with the Tanzanian keeper already beaten.

    Uganda was missing right full-back Samalie Nakacwa due to sickness, and head Coach Ayub Khalifa blamed the draw on this

    “We were missing our first choice defender and that destabilized our defense, but we prayed to our best not to lose today. We have a final and crucial game on Tuesday and we shall get back and plan on how we can win this game because it’s only the win that will give us the title,” Ayub said.

    Uganda U17 Team
    Tanzania U-17 Team

    However, it was not on the good side with the Tanzanian coach Bakari Shime, who blamed the draw on poor officiating.

    “We are not satisfied with the officiating today, because the referee was biased and gave away a penalty, but we are not out, and we shall play till the end of the event,” Shime said.

    A reasonable number of fans watched the Uganda – Tanzania U-17 girls match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The draw left Uganda top on 10 points with Tanzania second on 8 points, and with Tanzania playing goalless and 37 goal deficit Djibouti, Uganda in a must win contest against Kenya on Tuesday if the home team is to win the title as the championship climaxes on Tuesday.

    Uganda U-17 Girls Technical Team
    Tanzania U-17 Girls Technical team members and some of the substitute players
  • CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Uganda stroll past Eritrea in style

    CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Uganda stroll past Eritrea in style

    2019 CECAFA U-17 MATCH DAY THREE RESULTS

    Burundi 8-0 Djibouti 

    Tanzania 3-1 Kenya 

    Uganda 10-0 Eritrea

    Uganda Girls U-17 girls football team produced arguably one of their best football displays so far at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 girls tournament, with a 10-0 demolition of stubborn Eritrea side in the third game of the match day three on Friday evening.

    Eritrea, who had resisted favorites Tanzania serge only to lose 5-0 in their opening game and stepped their game against Kenya whom they held 1-1, had come into the Uganda game with high spirits to keep their passing and pressing game.

    However, smart Uganda went all out on the first whistle with lively runs and attacks from wingers Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya, which left the Eritrean full back on a very busy work to contain them in vein.

    Uganda U17 girls celebrate one of their 10 goals

    And it took only five minutes for Fauzia Najjemba to put Uganda ahead with a well taken chipped ball off a Nagadya cross that gave the Eritrean goalie Rim Redje no chance.

    That was the beginning of the route to the wallop, that by half time, the Eritreans were nothing but down by 5-0, with a Juliet Nalukenge double, Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya all on the score sheet.

    The Ugandan side got good balance in the midfield, commanded by Kevin Nakacwa and attacking midfielder Shakira Nyinagahirwa, with Sumaya Komuntale and Samalie Nakacwa, who was later stretchered off, manning well the left and right flanks, while Stella Musibika and Bira Nadunga were un breakable in the heart of  defence.

    Its no wonder the fine passing and movement enabled Kevin Nakacwa to register herself on the scoring sheet with Musibika and Komuntale also scoring, before Nalukenge completed her hat trick with a penalty after she was fouled in the area.

    “Our main target in this championship is to win the title, that’s why we come prepared in every game. We watched Eritrea give hard time to favourites Kenya and we planned to play better than them and that’s what we did,” Said Uganda Coach Ayub Khalifa.

    His Eritrean counterpart Mekonnen Zewde accepted defeat though he said they have not given up on doing better in the remaining games.

    “Uganda was better physically, mentally and technically than us, we couldn’t match them, this was too much for us. But we are going to prepare for the next games,” Zewde said.

    Uganda stands out as the highest scoring team in the six team championship, having scored 25 goals and yet to concede in three outings.

    Team Uganda remained top of the table with maximum points from three games, followed by Tanzania, who today moved to 7 points after a 3-1 win over Kenya, while Kenya remains in third on 4 points, but with a better goal difference over Burundi, who also moved to 4 points following their 8-0 win over Djibouti.

    Uganda will get closer to smelling the title, if they beat Tanzania in the second last match on Sunday, where Kenya will take on Eritrea and Burundi faces Djibouti.

  • CECAFA U17 Girls: Uganda’s XI Vs. Eritrea

    CECAFA U17 Girls: Uganda’s XI Vs. Eritrea

    CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Friday, 13th December 2019

    Uganda U-17 Vs Eritrea

    At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (4 PM)

    Uganda national Girls U-17 football team head coach Ayub Khalifa has made no changes in his side’s starting lineup against Eritrea in the team’s third CECAFA U-17 game at FUFA TC Njeru on Friday evening.

    Khalifa has instead maintained the starting 11 players that saw off Djibouti 11-0 in second game of the ongoing event on Wednesday.

    Uganda Martyrs goal keeper Daphine Nyayenga retains her position with Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim) and Sumaya Komuntale (King of Kings) also remaining on the right and left full back positions respectively while Kawempe Moslem’s Stella Musibika and Olira Girls Bira Nadunga also start in the center of defense.

    Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa and Kawempe Moslme’s Shakira Nyinagahirwa retain their positions in the holding and attaching midfield respectively, while another pair of Uganda Martyrs Catherin Nagadya and Kawempe’s Margret Kunihira are on the right and left wings respectively.

    Captain Juliet Nalukenge and her assistant and Hat Trick heroine against Djibouti, Fauzia Najjemba  will pair upfront.

    Today’s fixture has Djibouti and Burundi having faced off in the first game, with Kenya and Tanzania battling each other in the second game while the Uganda Vs Eritrea game is on at 4 pm.

    Uganda leads the six team table with maximum points from two games, followed by Kenya who have a better goal difference over third placed Tanzania but both have 4 points, while Burundi and Eritrea are fourth and fifth with 1 point each with Djibouti, who have lost both their opening matches and conceded 25 goals, coming last with no points.

    Uganda starting line up against Djibouti. Uganda won 11-0 in the game. It is the same line up that will face Eritrea.

     

    Uganda’s Line up against Eritrea: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Subs:Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda.

  • CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Uganda goes top after a convincing win against Djibouti

    CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Uganda goes top after a convincing win against Djibouti

    CECAFA U-17 Day two match results

    Kenya 1-1 Eritrea 

    Burundi 3-3 Tanzania 

    Uganda 11-0 Djibouti 

    Uganda national U-17 girls football team went top of the CECAFA U17 Girls table after beating Djibouti 11-0 in the third game of matchday 2 at FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Wednesday evening.

    Uganda Girls U17 forward Margret Kunihira races past Djibouti opponents

    Fausia Najjemba won herself the match ball, after scoring a hat-trick 2nd, 29th, and 31st minutes. Skipper Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace in the 9th and 45th minutes, defender Stella Musibika also pulled off a double in the 4th and 85th minutes.

    Uganda Girls U17 player Zainah Nandede in action against Djibouti

    Second-half substitute Hadijah Nandago register a third brace of the day in the 55th and 69th minutes while Margret Kunihira and Samalie Nakacwa scored one each.

    “We had a mission of scoring goals, but we could not accomplish it because of the technical approach of our opponents. The other title hopefuls Tanzania and Kenya have dropped points, but that does not mean we should relax in the next games,” Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa said after the match.

    Djibouti head coach Moussa Fatouma, said her team has improved since they are here for learning not winning.

    “We conceded 14 goals in the first game, we have conceded 11 in the second, this shows we have improved and we can improve the more in the next games. Our major purpose here is to learn not to win the title,” Moussa said.

    Uganda takes on Eritrea in the matchday 3 on Friday, while Kenya and Tanzania face off in a mouthwatering encounter, with Djibouti and Eritrea each wanting to register their first win each in the tournament when they face off.

    Uganda’s Line up against Djibouti

    Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Subs-Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda

    Djibouti line up

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba controlling the ball during the match against Djibouti

  • CECAFA U17: Nalukenge hat-trick sets alight Uganda past Burundi on high scoring match day 1

    CECAFA U17: Nalukenge hat-trick sets alight Uganda past Burundi on high scoring match day 1

    CECAFA U-17 Girls’ Championship 2019

    Match Day One Results

    • Tanzania 5- 0 Eritrea
    • Kenya 14-0 Somalia
    • Uganda 4-0 Burundi

    A total of 23 goals were scored on match day one of the 2019 CECAFA U17 Girls championship at the FUFA Technical Centre in Uganda on Monday.

    Tanzania overcame Eritrea 5-0 during the first game, Kenya humbled Somalia 14-0  in the subsequent match and hosts Uganda beat Burundi 4-0 in the final game on the busy day.

    Uganda’s captain and leading forward Juliet Nalukenge scored a hat-trick and Samalie Nakachwa scored the other.

    Juliet Nalukenge (right) in celebration

    Hat-trick Heroine Juliet Nalukenge gets her ball from the match referee

    Team Uganda U17 girls in celebration

    The first game had witnessed Tanzania humble Eritrea 5-0 under sunny conditions.

    Aisha Hamis Masaka (brace) and Joyce Meshack (hat trick) were on target for Tanzania.

    Tanzania against Eritrea

    The lunch time kick off saw Kenya humiliate Djibouti 14-0.

    Eritrea Girls U17 Team
    Action between Kenya and Djibouti Girls U17 teams

    Viola Khalai scored five goals, Fasila Adhiambo (four), Anna Arusi (hat trick) and while Doreen Achieng scored once.

    Match day two will be played on Wednesday with another round of three matches at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The tournament is played in a round robin format and the team with the highest number of points will be declared the champion.

    Match officials with the two team captains prior to kick off

    Uganda U17 girls XI

    Uganda U-17 Starting XI: Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakachwa, Stella Musubika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Margaret Kunihira, Sumaya Komuntale, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge(Captain), Catherine Nagadya, Fauzia Najjemba

    The flags prior to kick off
    The pre match customs
  • Airtel FUFA Awards 2019: Who is the best? The Final 3 shortlist for Men and Women is out

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2019: Who is the best? The Final 3 shortlist for Men and Women is out

    The race is getting more competitive. Who will be crowned the best on 14th December during the Airtel FUFA Awards 2019 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo?

    The final three in each of the categories -Male and Female player of the year is out.

    Here is the list;

    Final 3- for the Airtel FUFA Female player of the Year 2019

    Female Player of the year (Final 3)

    Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)

    • Joint top scorer in the FUFA Women Elite League (2018/19) scoring 14 goals same as Hasifa Nassuna.
    • Top scorer at the 2019 National Secondary Schools’ Championship in Mbale scoring 14 goals.
    • Top scorer at the East Africa Secondary Schools’ Championship in Tanzania, scoring 10 goals.
    • Captained Mukono High School to winning the FUFA Independence Cup, a tournament where she emerged as the top scorer with 4 goals.
    • Was part of the Uganda U17 Girls’ national team that won the COSAFA U17 Championship in Mauritius where scored 12 goals, five behind top scorer and teammate Juliet Nalukenge.
    • Recently, she helped Uganda to finish third at CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzania scoring two goals.
    How to vote for Fauzia Najjemba

    Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)

    • Helped Kawempe Muslim to win both the national and East Africa Secondary Schools’ championship.
    • Nalukenge captained Uganda to winning the COSAFA U17 Championship and emerging as the tournament top scorer with 18 goals.
    • During the CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup, she was Uganda’s top scorer with 5 goals.
    • She has scored 53 goals for school, club and country in 2019.
    How to vote for Juliet Nakulenge

    Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals)

    • Helped UCU Lady Cardinals to win the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League
    • She was named the Most Valuable Player and finished as the overall top scorer with 16 goals.
    • Nassuna played a key role to help Uganda finish third at the CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup, scoring three goals.
    How to vote for Hasifah Nassuna

     

    Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year (Final 3)

    Bright Anukani- Proline FC

    • He guided Proline FC to winning a double (The StarTimes FUFA Big League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup). He was named the MVP in the StarTimes FUFA Big League last season.
    How Bright Anukani can be voted as the best of 2019 in Ugandan football

    Allan Okello- KCCA FC

    • He won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Super Cup and the CECAFA Kagame Cup and was part of the Cranes team that qualified for the 2020 Championship of African Nations (CHAN).
    How Allan Okello can be voted as the best of 2019 in Ugandan football

    Mustafa Kizza– KCCA FC

    The left  footed attack minded defender won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Super Cup and the CECAFA Kagame Cup and was part of the Cranes team that qualified for the 2020 Championship of African Nations (CHAN).

    How Mustafa Kizza can be voted as the best of 2019 in Ugandan football

    The winner takes home a brand new car.

  • Uganda U17 Girls Final Squad for CECAFA named

    Uganda U17 Girls Final Squad for CECAFA named

    CECAFA Day one fixture-Monday Dec 9

    Tanzania Vs Eritrea 11:00am

    Djibouti Vs Kenya 1:30pm

    Uganda Vs Burundi 4:00pm

    Uganda U-17 girls team coach Ayub Khalifa, has named his final 20 players that will represent the country at the inaugural CECAFA U-17 Girls championship that gets underway at FUFA TC Njeru on Monday morning. Entrance for fans is FREE of charge.

    Khalifa selected and released the list from the 29 players who have been undergoing residential training in Njeru, after two crucial final training sessions on Saturday afternoon and Friday evening.

    The team is largely made up of players who won the COSAFA championship in Mauritius this year where they featured as guests, but Khalifa has three faces of Uganda Martyrs defender Gloria Namugerwa, Amus College pair of striker Zaina Nandede and midfielder Esther Adokole.

    We have been working hard on team coordination and finishing, and I have much confidence in the players i have selected and hopeful we shall win this championship’ said Khalifa

    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein and the National teams Manager Patrick Ntege had a talk with the team in the morning before head coach Khalifa announced his final squad.  Hussein briefed players on media related matters and personal brand.

    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein taking Uganda U17 players through basics of Communication and personal brand in Njeru on Sunday

    Uganda will start their campaign against Burundi in the day’s third and last match, with Tanzania opening against Eritrea in the first game at 11:00am while Djibouti takes on Kenya in the second game at 1:30pm.

    The tournament that has attracted six teams will be played on a round robin with the top team with most points collected after five matches declared the winner.

    Meanwhile, the teams that will take part in the event have already got chance to feel the turn in Njeru.

    Tanzania, Djibouti and Eritrea have all successfully conducted their training sessions on Sunday morning while Kenya and Uganda later in the day.

    Tanzania U17 players training on Sunday at the FUFA Technical Centre
    Djibouti National team at FUFA Technical Centre before they embarked on their Sunday morning training session
    Kenya U17 Girls training at the FUFA Technical centre on Sunday evening
    Eritrea U17 Girls enjoying the environment on arrival at the FUFA Technical Centre for their training session on Sunday morning

    Final Squad of Uganda U17

    Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated HS),

    Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs HS), Moureen Nangozi (Mukono HS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Summaya Komuntale (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs), Esther Adokole (Amus College), Zaina Nandede (Amus College), Gloria Namugerwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Moslem), Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Moslem) and Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School)

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa

    Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja

    Fitness Coach – Olive Mbekeka

    Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala

    Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

    Team Media Officer- Aloysius Byamukama

    Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba

    Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba

  • CECAFA U17: Uganda Girls defeat Kampala select in practice match

    CECAFA U17: Uganda Girls defeat Kampala select in practice match

    The Uganda U-17 Girls’ football team stepped up their preparations for the CECAFA U-17 championship with a 3-2 win over a tough Kampala select team in a practice match played at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru on Thursday evening.

    Fauziah Najjemba opened the scoring for the National team before Sharon Nadunga equalised for the visitors as first half ended 1-1.

    Nadunga thought she had won it for her side, when she again put them into the lead with an angled shot that gave goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga no chance but Tooro Queens midfielder Summaya Komuntale equalised off a spade work by Kawempe Muslem SS winger Margaret Kunihira, before another of her club mates Hadija Nandago struck the winner from the penalty spot.

    Uganda U17 team that played against Kampala Select

    The Ayub Khalifa coached side-Uganda girls had to endure the strength of Moses Nkata’s select side that boasted of strong names like goalkeeper Juliet Adeke, Naziz Florence, Brenda Nakayenga, Sharon Nadunga, Spencer Nakacwa, Anita Namata, among others before finally coming out victorious.

    It was a good select team that gave us a tough challenge. I am happy that our players followed the instructions and I am encouraged that from this build up, we are only left with a few things to work on ahead of the tournament’ Uganda team coach Ayub Khalifa said after the game.

    ‘We have played a quality side that I believe is ready to represent the country. I trust that the players are looking forward to representing the country’ noted Nkata who handled the Kampala Select Side.

    Kampala Select Team

    Line Ups

    Uganda U17– Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim, Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim, Gloria Namugerwa (Uganda Martyrs), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs HS), Catherine Nagadiya (Uganda Martyrs) Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim, Juliet Nalukenge (C) (Kawempe Moslem), Margret Kumihira (Kawempe Moslem) and Fauziah Najjemba (Mukono High)

    Kampala Select-Juliet Adeke, Florence Naziz, Winnie Nakanwagi, Mastulah Nakku, Patience Nabulobi, Halima Nanyago, Brenda Nakayenga, Aliakai Ona, Sharon Nadunga, Spencer Nakacwa and Anita Namata.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 Team Skipper Juliet Nalukenge shows how to control the ball during her team’s match with Kampala select 

  • CECAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s provisional squad to start preparations for inaugural tourney named

    CECAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s provisional squad to start preparations for inaugural tourney named

    CECAFA Girls’ U17 Championship

    9th – 18th December 2019

    FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru

    Uganda U17 Girls’ National Team Head coach Ayub Khalifa has released a provisional squad of 30 players that will begin preparations for the inaugural CECAFA U17  Championship slated for December 2019 in Uganda.

    COSAFA Girls U17 top scorer Juliet Nalukenge returns to the squad alongside Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba and Kawempe Muslim’s Margret Kunihira.

    The trio was also part of the Crested Cranes team that took part in the recently concluded CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam.

    The other players who have made their way back to the squad that lifted COSAFA U17 Girls trophy in Mauritius ar2; Goalkeepers Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated HS).

    Uganda Girls U17 National Team that played against Comoros in COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

    Others are, Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim), Precious Atwiine (Upper Hill Col), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs HS), Zaitun Namaganda (Tagy HS), Moureen Nangozi (Mukono HS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Summaya Komuntale (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs). Esther Adokole (Amus College), and Zaina Nadede (Amus College) are also part of the team.

    However, Ayub Khalifa has summoned some new faces that were not part of the COSAFA team and these include Uganda Martyrs HS skipper Gloria Namugerwa and teammate Brenda Munyana, Mukono Bishops forward Mercy Amoding and Mukono HS midfielder Immaculate Odalu.

    Nasabu Nakate from Rines HS is another additional player together with Gombe SS players Lydia Mirembe and Zulaika Ngamita (GK).

    The players will officially begin residential training on Monday 2nd December at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa

    Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja

    Fitness Coach – Olive Mbekeka

    Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala

    Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

    Team Media Officer- Aloy Byamukama

    Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba

    Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team Players celebrating a goal during COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Mauritius.

  • Uganda finishes third to take bronze at the 2019 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda finishes third to take bronze at the 2019 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge Cup

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019-Tanzania:

    Third Place Play off: 

    • Uganda 2-0 Burundi 

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) finished third at the 2019 Cecafa senior women challenge cup.

    Crested Cranes players celebrate one of their two goals on the evening

    This followed a 2-0 victory in the third place play off match over Burundi on Monday at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania.

    Two second half substitutes Shamira Nalugya and Amina Nababi scored the two goals on the evening.

    Meanwhile, Kenya won the championship, after overcoming host Tanzania 2-0 in the final.

    Hasifah Nassuna in action against Burundi
    Uganda Crested Cranes Vs Burundi

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19), Shadia Nankya (5), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

    Crested Cranes players singing the national anthem
    Team captains of Uganda and Burundi with the match officials prior  to kick off
    Uganda Flag with the ball boys prior to kick off
    Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha with other CECAFA officials in the stands

    Team and Individual Awards

    Champions: Kenya

    Runners up: Tanzania

    3rd place: Uganda

    Golden boot: Jentrix Shikangwa (Kenya) 10 goals

    Golden Gloves: Annedy Kundu (Kenya)

    Most Valuable Player: Mwana Hamisi Omary (Tanzania)

    Fair Play Award: Tanzania

  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Burundi – Third Place play off

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Burundi – Third Place play off

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Monday, 25th November

    Third Place Play off: Uganda Vs Burundi  – 1.30 pm

     Final: Tanzania vs Kenya – 4:00 pm

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting eleven against Burundi for the third place play off match of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup on Monday at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania.

    There is one one change from the team that fell 1-0 to Tanzania during the semi-final on Saturday.

    Eunice Ariokot replaces Shadia Nankya who is unwell. The other 10 players are maintained in their respective positions.

    Team captain and first choice goalkeeper Ruth Aturo starts in goal. Viola Namuddu and Asia Nakibuuka shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The duo of Aisha Namukisa and Eunice Ariokot is the central defence pairing.

    Riticia Nabossa, Hasifa Nassuna and Bridget Nabisaalu are in midfield.

    The trio of Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput  and Fauzia Najjemba lead the quest for goals.

    The third place play off match between Uganda and Burundi will be an early kick off before the final between hosts Tanzania and Kenya.

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19), Shadia Nankya (5), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

  • Draws for Cecafa U-17 Girls Challenge Cup 2019 held

    Draws for Cecafa U-17 Girls Challenge Cup 2019 held

    CECAFA U17 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP 2019:

    Date: 9th – 18th Dec 2019

    Venue: FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    The draws for the CECAFA U17 Girls Challenge Cup were held on Sunday, 24th November 2019 in Dar es salaam.

    This was on the eve of the 2019 Cecafa women senior challenge cup which climaxes on Monday, 25th November 2019.

    Hosts Uganda is in group A with Ethiopia, Eritrea and South Sudan.

    Group B has Tanzania, Burundi and Djibouti.

    The tournament will be held between 9th to 18th December 2019 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Groups:

    Group A: Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan

    Group B: Tanzania, Burundi, Djibouti

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-17 girls celebrate at the COSAFA U-17 championships where they emerged as champions.