Head coach Faridah Bulega has made one change in her starting line from the team that played against Kenya on Tuesday as the two teams prepare to face off this afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo in the Preliminary 2nd leg of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifiers Ghana 2018.
The Crested Cranes Starting XI that played Kenya in Machakos
Bulega has maintained her back four of Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu and Grace Aluka.
Shakilah Mutibwa and Tracy Jones Akiror remain in the middle while youngsters Asia Nakibuuka and Zaina Namuleme on the wings. Captain Hasifa Nassuuna and Nalukenge will hunt for the goals against the Kenya Harambee Starlets.
Crested Cranes Starting XI
1-Ruth Aturo (GK) 19
2-Viola Namuddu 6
3-Grace Aluka 16
4-Shadia Nankya 5
5-Yudaya Nakayenze 7
6-Shakilah Mutibwa 8
7-Asia Nakibuuka 20
8-Tracy Jones Akiror 12
9-Juliet Nalukenge 9
10-Hasifa Nasuuna (C) 10
11-Zaina Namuleme 11
Subs
Daisy Nakaziro 18 (GK)
Gladys Nakito 4
Winnie Babirye 14
Joyce Nakakoza 17
Spencer Nakacwa 3
Damali Matama 15
Phiona Nabbumba 13
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes youthful player Zainah Namuleme tries to control the ball during the first leg in Machakos. She will lead the attack with captain Hasifah Nassuuna.
Time to sprint-Tracy Jones Akiror and Yudaya Nakayenze on Saturday evening
The Uganda National women football team, The Crested Cranes and their counterparts Kenya Harambee Starlets took their players through the final drills for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifier on Sunday.
The two sides meet in the return leg match to be played at StarTimes Lugogo Stadium, with the Kenyans leading 1-0 from the first leg of the Preliminary First round action played in Machakos.
Goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro (Black top) dribbling the ball during training on Saturday in Njeru.
The Crested Cranes have been camping at FUFA Technical Center Njeru since arriving from Kenya on Thursday morning while the Kenyans jetted in on Friday morning and are accommodated at Noble Hotel, Ntinda.
After today’s training session, Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega said her players are fully prepared for the game.
Time to talk- Head coach Faridah Bulega and her technical staff passing on final touches to the players
‘We are set. The players are well prepared for the game. It is a game of their lives and they have promised to die a little for their country. I urge all women football fans to come to Lugogo and support the Crested Cranes’ said Bulega.
Kenya conducted their final training session at Lugogo.
Kenya Harambee Starlets tarining at Lugogo on Saturday
The winner of the two legs will qualify to meet Equatorial Guinea in the final round of the qualifiers for the tournament to be hosted by Ghana from November-December 2018.
Meanwhile CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
CAF Referees’ Instructor Samuel Wesonga Egesa took the Crested Cranes through the FIFA Laws of the Game
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players enjoying their final drills ahead of AWCON qualifier against Kenya on Sunday at Lugogo.
The Uganda National women football team- Crested Cranes, today continued with their residential training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The team that returned from Kenya on Thursday morning is preparing or the Total Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier (AWCON) first round qualifier second leg against the Kenya Harambee Starlets due on Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
The Kenyans lead 1-0 from the first leg won in Machakos on Wednesday after Lillian Adera’s strike gave the home team advantage at Kenyatta Stadium.
Crested Cranes captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) and Spencer Nakachwa during training at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru
The players and the coaches had the whole of today morning reviewing their performance in Kenya, where all of them talked about the result in utmost good faith.
They later embarked on the drills on the artificial turf in the evening getting used to conditions similar to the Lugogo grounds where the game will be played.
Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) with defedner Yudaya Nakayenze during the tactical review session in the hall at FUFA Technical Centre.
After today’s sessions Head coach Faridah Bulega expressed her happiness over how the players have come into shape ahead of Sunday’s game.
Shakirah Mutibwa giving her thoughts during the tactical review session
‘The fitness levels are top notch. Players who picked up knocks on Wednesday have improved. No injuries in camp’ Bulega said.
Crested Cranes midfeilder Shakilar Mutibwa during training at FUFA Technical centerCrested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega during trainingCrested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on 4th April 2018
Kenya arrived on Friday morning and the team is accommodated at Noble Hotel-Ntinda.
Meanwhile FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that all players and registered officials of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite league for the 2017/18 season will not pay to gain access to watch the match on Sunday.
The Uganda women national football team Crested Cranes returned home on Thursday morning safely from Machakos where they had gone to play the first round first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against the Kenya Harambe Starlets.
The Crested Cranes lost 1-0 to the hosts in a game played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
Crested Cranes defender Nakitto Gladsy and Team Doctor Mable Kabatalindwa at the FUFA Technical Centre
The team of 20 players and 11 officials arrived by Bus and were taken to FUFA technical center Njeru, for residential training ahead of the return leg on Sunday 8th April, at the StarTimes Stadium.
The team will have light training at the artificial turf later today before embarking on double training sessions on Friday.
Leader of Delegation Chris Kalibbala, Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association Margaret Kubingi and Referees Delegate to FUFA Assembly Rosebell Rwamuyamba at Njeru. The trio travelled to Kenya for the match as well.
Saturday training will be held in the morning at the StarTimes Lugogo, where the return leg will be played.
‘We want the players get used to playing on the turf as our crucial match against Kenya will be at the same surface’ said Bulega.
The head Coach remains optimistic about her team’s chances despite the loss.
Head coach Faridah Bulega (l) and Fitness trainer Olive Mbekeka at the FUFA Technical Centre upon return from Kenya
‘We had three strategies and one of them worked for us. We shall have to work on our scoring abilities in the return leg to cancel out the first leg result’ added Bulega.
Players after disembarking the bus at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. The Head coach Faridah Bulega (red) is seen in a deep discussion with star player Shakira Mutibwa.
The Kenya Harambe Starlets who have had a run of better results against the Crested Cranes, yesterday never looked the usual butter masters over their Ugandan counterparts as midfielders Tracy Jones Akiror, Shakira Mutibwa and captain Hasifa Nasuna worked tirelessly to thwart their attacks.
The Crested Cranes Starting XI against Kenya on Wednesday in Machakos. L-R (Back row) Zainah Namuleme, Viola Namuddu, Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya and Christine Nambirige Front row (L-R) Hasifah Nassuuna (capt), Asia Nakibuka, Tracy Jones Akiror, Aturo Ruth, Aluka Grace and Shakirah Mutibwa
They were only aided by a lucky strike by defender Lilian Adera, whose intended cross went over custodian Ruth Aturo for the game’s solitary strike.
The Uganda National Women football team-Crested Cranes put up a spirited show but fell to a Lilian Adera strike shortly after resumption which condemned Faridah Bulega’s team to a 1-0 defeat to Kenya Harambee Starlets.
It was the first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018 journey to Ghana with the return fixture set for 8th of April at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
In control: Crested Cranes midfield gem Shakirah Mutibwa beats two Kenyan players during the game.Zainah Namuleme (R) flies high for the ball.Tinah Nambirigge taking notes from Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega during the match in Machakos. Kenya won the first leg 1-0. Return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at Lugogo.Shadia Nankya (L) and Tracy Jones Akiror getting the better of a Kenyan opponentCaptains’ battle. HAsifah Nassuuna (L) in control of the ball.Crested Cranes Technical and Substitutes benchKenya Starting XI against Crested CranesCrested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth AturoGroup Photo-Team Captains and Match officials in Machakos
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
The opening leg of the Total African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) first round encounter between Uganda and Kenya will be handled by referees from Swaziland.
Leticia Antonella Viana is the center referee.
She will be assisted by Siphiwayikhosi Cosma Nxumal and Patricia Buyile Mkhaliphi as 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
Khadmallah Elsayed Angato Koko from Sudan is the fourth official.
Rwandese Liliane Uwimpuhwe is the match Commissioner.
Meanwhile, the kick off time of the game has been brought down from 4:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
Moments after arrival in Machakos city and checking in at the Garden Hotel, the Uganda Crested Cranes team trained for the first time at the match day venue, Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Monday evening.
Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega demonstrates to the players during the first training at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos
The training lasted for one and a half hour with a talk session, warm ups and ball work sessions.
The team shall conduct their final training on Tuesday at 4 pm in preparation for Wednesday’s D-Day.
The Uganda Crested Cranes players emerge from the dressing rooms
The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 and the return leg is set for Sunday, 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
The Uganda Crested Cranes goalkeepers’ coach James Magala demonstrated to Ruth Aturo in training
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.
The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.
Uganda Crested players at Kenyatta stadium before start of the training session
Top Scorer: Valentino Opendi (Kasawo S.S) – 7 Goals
Finals (Girls’ Football):
Kawempe Muslim 1-0 Masaka S.S
MVP: Mariam Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Top Scorer: Sharon Nadunga (Kibuli S.S) – 7 Goals
The 2018 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games successfully climaxed at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Easter Monday.
Bulo Parents and Kawempe Muslim Secondary Schools successfully won the boys and girls football trophies at the 2018 UMEA games hosted by Nkoma S.S and assisted by Mbale S.S.
Kawempe Muslim (Green) against Masaka S.S in girls football final at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Monday evening
Kawempe Muslim, despite missing three of their star players (with the Uganda Crested Cranes team in Machakos) over came Masaka S.S 1-0 in the girl’s final with Stellah Musibika scoring the lone strike on the day, a free-kick from about 25 yards.
In the boys final, Bulo Parents won 5-4 in post match penalties after the 90 minutes of normal time had failed to produce any goals.
Bulo Parents captain Faluku Ssemukutu recieves the trophy from the commissioner of secondary schools, Sam Kuloba
Derrick Menya, Hussein Makanga, Joseph Dhata, Akibaru Ssentongo and Shafiq Kibirige scored their kicks from the penalty mark.
Adinan Ondoga had earlier missed his kick from the penalty spot.
Herbert Achayi, Moses Aliro, Sadad Anaku and Joel Jangeyambe for Kibuli as Solomon Okello was denied by goalkeeper Abdallah Kisitu and Ismail Mukalazi hit the cross bar.
Kibuli, however won the overall title.
Next year’s games will be co-hosted by Kasawo Islamic and Kasawo S.S.
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim S.S students with their medals and girls football trophy
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (4 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
The Uganda Crested Cranes team safely arrived in Machakos ahead of the first leg of the Total Africa Women cup of nations tournament slated for this Wednesday at the Kenyatta stadium.
The team is accommodated at Garden Hotel in Machakos.
Uganda Crested Cranes players and officials at the Garden hotel reception zoneUganda Crested Cranes goalkeeping coach James Magala during the check in procedure at Garden Hotel in Machakos
The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 and the return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.
The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.
2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Machakos Stadium (4 pm)
The Uganda national women football team, the Crested Cranes on Sunday to Kenya, where they will take on their counterparts the Kenya Haraambe Starlets in the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 first leg match slated for Wednesday in Machakos.
The team of 20 players and 9 officials left Kampala by road in high spirit after having spent two weeks of training under head coach Faridah Bulega.
Bulega, who was named head coach replacing long serving Majidah Nantanda in September, said her side is well prepared for the battle.
She is assisted by Edward Kaziba, Oliver Mbekeka for fitness and James Magala as the goal keeping tactician.
Bulega said they technical team has helped the players in all the basics that are vital in putting up up a good show in Kenya.
‘We have been doing well together with my staff and I hope the players will put to action whatever we have given them. A point wouldn’t be bad away,” Bulega said.
Uganda Crested Cranes players in training led by Hasifa Nassuna
A team of 27 players have been undergoing intensive training at IUIU females campus Kabojja in Wakiso, where they also played and won two build up matches against Kampala select (2-1) and UCU Lady Cardinals (2-0)
The two wins and the four goals scored were enough to convince Bulega that her players are well shaped to face the fancied Kenyans.
“We have played two matches and won and scored four goals, we can as well score the same or more in Kenya,” Bulega said.
Among Bulega’s selection is defender Yudaya Nakayenze, who shook of an injury she sustained against Kamapala select in a friendly, and last inclusion Shamilah Nalujja, while Damali Matama, Shakilah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Daisy Nakaziro and goal machine Juliet Nalukenge make the national team debuts.
The game in Machakos is the first leg of the encounter before the second leg on Sunday April 8 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo.
Some of the players in a light mood prior to departure
Kenya, who played at last year’s edition of the AWCON finals in Cameroon, have beaten Uganda twice, in a friendly in Kisumu and in the 2016 CECAFA group game at Njeru Uganda, with both games ending 4-0.
However, team captain Hasifa Nasuna believes Kenya’s record is a past memory and that this is a new Crested Cranes team with a different ambition.
“They have beaten us twice but that is past. Our present ambition is also to challenge them that we are also good and can also beat them,” Nasuna said.
The 2016 FUFA female player of the year Nasuna, will lead the team, assisted by goal keeper Ruth Aturo and Shakilah Mutibwa, in Bulega’s new player administration strategy.
Crested Cranes vs Kenya Sunday 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
Crested Cranes picked up yet another win by defeating UCU Lady Cardinals 2-0 in a build-up match played at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Campus in Kabojja on Good Friday.
Crested Cranes Startimg XI against UCU LAdy Cardinals L-R (Back Row) Gladsy Nakitto, Tracy Akiror, Joyce , Viola Namuddu, Tinah Nambirigge, Shadia Nankya Front Row (L-R) Grace Aluka, Zainah Namuleme, Aturo Ruth (GK), Hasifah Nassuuna, Shakira Mutiibwa
Hasifah Nassuuna opened the scoring on six minutes before substitute Spencer Nakachwa doubled her team’s lead in the 75th minute.
Zainah Namuleme (yellow top) getting the better of her opponents during the Crested Cranes vs UCU Lady Cardinals match
‘We are getting stronger each passing day. The fitness levels of the team are not top notch. The spirits are high and all players are learning a lot of new things during this camp. We shall give our best. I am happy the balls are crossing the goal line’ said Head coach Faridah Bulega.
Spencer Nakachwa entertained the fans with skill and pace. Her efforts were paid off with a fine goal.
Crested Cranes who edged Kampala Select 2-1 on Wednesday are using these practice games to fine tune the players ahead of the Total AFCON Women 2018 Qualifiers.
UCU Lady Cardinals Starting XI against Crested Cranes
The build-up match was handled by Elizabeth Nasolo (Centre Referee), Kayinza Aminah 1st Assistant Referee and Mariam Kebba 2nd Assistant Referees.
MAIN PHOTO: Hasifah Nasuuna (yellow top) gets her team’s opening goal.
Crested Cranes vs Kenya Sunday 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
The National Women team-Crested Cranes got the better of a Kampala Select team by winning the build-up match organized by the technical team to assess the fitness of players.
The Crested Cranes won the match 2-1 played at the Islamic University of Uganda (IUIU) Campus in Kabojja.
2016 FUFA player of the year Hasifah Nassuuna and Juliet Nalukenge netted for Crested Cranes while Uganda Martyr’s Gloria Namugerwa converted a penalty late in the game for Kampala Select.
The skillful Nassuuna capitalized on a defensive mix up to give Crested Cranes the lead early in the first half before substitute Nalukenge used her goal poaching instincts to double her team’s lead in the second half.
Nassuuna was in total control of the game. She netted one of her team’s two goals.
The Kampala Select team had a bigger presence of players from the FUFA Women Elite League reigning champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School who gave the Crested Cranes a run for their money.
Shadia Nankya (R) with a perfect check on a Kampala select opponent.
Head coach for the Crested Cranes Faridah Bulega was impressed by her team’s performance.
‘I liked the test given to us by our opponents. The players enjoyed the match. We shall keep pushing to get the best out the team in the remaining days before we travel to Kenya’ said Bulega.
Aturo Ruth was called into action during the game to take care of the aerial balls.
Ayub Khalifan and Nkata Moses were in charge of the Kampala Select team.
Crested Cranes used the match as a build up to the two legged qualifiers against Kenya, with the first leg due next week on 4th April in Machakos. The return leg is set for Sunday 8th April at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Juliet Nalukenge (L) and Mukia Aisha racing for the ball. Nalukenge – one of the most exciting players in the National Women team scored the other goal for Crested Cranes.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes XI hat started against Kampala Select Team L-R: Back row-Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Viola Namuddu, Tracy Akiror, Asia Nakibuka,, Hasifah Nasuuna. Front row L-R: Aluka Grace, Zainah Namuleme, Damalie Matama, Aturo Ruth (GK) and Jackie Nassali
Crested Cranes vs Kenya 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
Uganda Crested Cranes players have expressed their satisfaction over the way they are being handled in residential camp at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) female campus Kabojja.
A total of 26 players have today entered day four of their residential training at the University grounds, ahead of their encounter with Kenya Harambe Starlets on Wednesday next week.
Midfielder Tracy Jonnes Akiror, who has been part of the team since 2016, said they are going through the best basics in training and that there is good feeding.
The three goalkeepers in Camp Cissy Nakiguba, Ruth Aturo and Daisy Nakaziro after the session
‘We are feeling fine and our coaches are doing the needful of guiding the entire team. We are getting set for the final input to be replicated on to the pitch into action with all the basics the coaches have given to the team. We shall deliver’ said Akiror
Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega instructs Jackie Nassali
Striker Zainah Namuleme who is also among the younger crop on the team said the changes in the team will help get a descent result.
‘We have lost to Kenya twice, but this time around, players and coaches on both teams have changed and from the training we have received, we are not scared about our opponents’ noted Namuleme.
The mood in camp tells a bigger story. The Crested Cranes players after training on Wednesday morning in Kabojja.
The Crested Cranes travel by road to Kenya on Saturday ahead of the first leg game that will be played on Wednesday in Machakos, Kenya before the second leg at StarTimes Lugogo on April 8.
Goalkeeper Ruth Aturo getting a firm grip of the ball during training on Wednesday
This evening the Crested Cranes will play a build-up match against a Kampala Select team at UIU, Kabojja.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Assistant Coach Edward Kaziba gives instructions as Head coach Faridah Bulega and Olive Mbekeka look on
The head coach of the Uganda National women team Faridah Bulega has released 30 names of players set to start training on Tuesday morning at Namboole stadium (Outer pitch) for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya later early next month.
Both countries will face off on 4th April for the 1st leg in Machakos and 8th April return leg at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
The squad has players featuring in the FUFA Women Elite League. Bulega will be assisted by Edward Kaziba. While Magala James is the goalkeeping coach, Paul Ssali is the team Coordinator. Aloy Byamukama is the media officer while Nalwadda Prossy is the kits Manager.
The 2018 tournament will be held in Ghana from November 17 to December 1st.
The tournament will also double as the qualifiers to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup where the top three teams qualify.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Karungi Vanesa Edith (Olila High School), Daisy Nakaziro (Mutesa I Royal University)
Tracy Jones Akiror (R) has been called up for National team duty against Kenya.
Strikers: Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals, Juilet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens ), Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens), Marion Amongat (Olila High School), Alupo Norah (Olila High School), Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy)
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players Yudaya Nakayenze, Hasifa Nassuuna and Ruth Aturo while on National team duty in 2016. The trio is part of the squad summoned by head coach Faridah Bulega.
Ugandan representatives at the CAF Women football Symposium in Marrakech, Morocco are optimistic the sport will grow in leaps and bounds with immediate effect.
Woman representative on the FUFA Executive Ms. Agnes Mugena and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu together with National team player Jean Sseninde are in Morocco for the two day Symposium that ends today.
Sseninde attended the Symposium at the invitation of Africa soccer governing body CAF. Active and former players, referees, coaches, media and experts in various areas of the game from FIFA and other Confederations were invited to take part.
L-R: Sseninde, Mugena and Mandu in Marrakech
It is the first ever CAF Women’s Football Symposium under the theme ‘Raising Our Game’ is aimed at taking women football on the continent to another level.
‘Such symposiums help understand the way football is governed. Women football has many challenges and we are sure that the resolutions from this symposium will turn the game into the best around the continent’ said Mugena
‘It is a nice symposium that will change the game soon. Women are so passionate about the game and the sport needs such people to support all the time. The discussion have been very good and with interesting contributions from various stakeholders’ said FUFA Deputy CEO Mandu.
The Crested Cranes star player Sseninde was full of praise for the organisers of the Symposium.
‘I have learnt a lot from this women’s symposium. I hope that all we have learnt can be put into practice then women’s football will go even far in our country. I am Very happy to have received a special invite by CAF as African player’ said Sseninde.
The participants were divided into 7 working groups under their specialties to discuss on the topics below;
1. How to expand the practice of Women’s Football
2. Developing the technical formation of the trainers, referees & instructor
3. Means of development of sponsorship for Women’s football
4. Competitions: Realities and Perspective
5. Governance concept in women’s football
6. Role of women’s football in gender promotion and socialization
7. Place of Media & Communication in women’s football
The resolutions of the various working groups will be presented to the CAF Executive Committee for review and implementation.
The journey to Bushenyi for the FUFA Women’s Cup final in June got underway on Wednesday with a press conference organized at FUFA House for the draw of the competition played on a knockout basis.
24 teams registered for this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup including holders Olila High School Women FC.
According to the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule 14 teams (FUFA Women Elite League), 7 Regional league sides and 3 Non-League teams were drawn today.
‘The 8 teams that reached the Quarterfinals of the 1st Edition last season got byes but four teams were seeded based on their geographical location’ noted Nalule.
FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma (L) and Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule during the draw
FUFA Competitions Committee Chairman Hamid Juma also attended the press conference.
‘We would like to convey our gratitude to the people who support women football. The Executive has increased the Prize money for the Women Competitions this season as compared to last year. We would like to see good competition among teams in the FUFA Women’s cup’ said Juma.
Ayub Khalifan of Kawempe MuslimSS Women FC picked Mwandha from the pot.
While addressing the media during the draws, Hamid Juma said that UGX 7.5 M is up for grabs and thus called upon all teams to put up the best display for the ultimate prize.
The preliminary round kicks off on 11th March 2018. This year’s final will held in Bushenyi.
Harunah Seruwagi of Mwandha Foundation drew Wakiso Hills from the pot.
The fixtures-All Matches kick off at 4pm
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Lady Doves Vs Panyandori -Masindi Stadium 4pm
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Mwandha Foundation vs Bugiri Town View at Mwanda Foundation School
Sunday 11th March, 2018: She Mak Vs Rines SS at Makerere University
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs Kawempe Muslim Junior Team at UMHS-Lubaga
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Ajax Queens Vs Wakiso Hills at Buddo SS
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Katuuso Community Vs Isra Academy, Makindye
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Bright Light Vs Kampala Junior Team (KJT) at Lira Town College
Sunday 11th March, 2018: Gaddafi Integrated Vs Kampala Queens in Mbogo-Kawempe
8 Teams that got byes into the round of 16; Olila High School, Gafford Ladies, UCU Lady Cardinals, Muteesa I Royal University, Western United, Taggy High School, Kawempe Muslim and She Corporate (All these teams reached the Quarterfinals of the FUFA Women’s Cup last year).
MAIN PHOTO: Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association Margaret Kubingi picked Isra Soccer Academy from the pot to pair with Katuuso Community Team.
FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed that the draws of the 2nd Edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will be held on Wednesday inMengo.
Ina communication sent to the members of the Sports media by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, it reads;
‘The draw for the 2nd Edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will be conducted at FUFA House on Wednesday 28th February.
The function starts at 10 am.
Olila High School Women FC are the Cup holders.
24 teams are registered for the competition played on the knockout basis’
The teams registered for the draw:
Kawempe Muslim WFC
UCU Lady Cardinals
Uganda Martyrs
Olila High Women FC
Ajax Queens FC
Gafford Ladies
Muteesa 1 Royal
Rines SS WFC
Wakiso Hills
She Corporate
Kampala Queens
She Mak
Western United
Isra Soccer Academy
Kawempe Junior Team
Gadhafi Integrate
Katuuso Community
KJT
Taggy High
Lady Doves
Mwandha
Bugiri Town View
Bright Light SS
Panyadori SS Girls-
Gafford Ladies who lost to Olila High School in the FUFA Women’s Cup final last year. They have entered the draw for the 2nd edition of the Competition played on a knock out basis.
MAIN PHOTO: Olila High School celebrating their victory in the FUFA Women’s Cup final in Busia. They defeated Gafford Ladies on Penalties.
