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FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Ajax Queens pip Muteesa 1 Royal University in opener
2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League:
Official Opening Match:
- Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 Ajax Queens
The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League officially kicked off on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Visitors Ajax Queens overcame Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 courtesy of Bridget Nabisalu’s goal on 40 minutes.

Nabisalu scored direct from a corner kick beating Muteesa 1 Royal University’s goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro at the near post during the exciting match.

Muteesa 1 University’s Margaret Namirimu (shirt 19) shoots at goal as two Ajax Queens players close her down

It was an interesting game that witnessed either sides create a couple of goal scoring opportunities.

Ajax’s Carol Nakyanzi as well as the Mutesa duo of Betty Namataka and Habibah Nakayobyo were culprits on the sunny evening.

A relatively fair crowd watched the game, the only match played on Saturday.

Ajax Queens; forward Carol Nakyanzi (shirt 10) was a thorn in the flesh of the Mutesa 1 Royal University backline throughout the match

Teams’ inspections prior to kick off

FUFA third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi was chief guest during the match.

FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Margaret Kubingi (Uganda Women Football Association chairperson), Paul Ssali (Coaches delegate), Hadijah Namuyanja (FUFA Women football development officer), national team head coach Farida Bulega and Crested Cranes Ex-internationals attended.

The league returns on Sunday with four matches.

Team Line Ups:

Mutesa 1 Royal University XI: Daisy Nakaziro (G.K), Immaculate Nanswa, Carol Anyango, Margaret Namirimu, Stellah Namisango, Precious Najjemba, Margaret Birabwa, Habibah Nakayobyo, Betty Namataka, Favour Nambatya, Sharon Namatovu

Subs: Josephine Omalla, Joan Nabirye, Janet Thungu, Angellah Nakato, Irene Nakiroywa, Cicy Nakalawa, Sharifa Naiga

Manager: Fahad Sebyala

Head coach: Walusimbi

Muteesa I Royal University XI

Ajax Queens XI: Pamela Nakayondo, Rachael Nalunga, Joan Nassali, Phiona Nabuuba, Annet Namwenge, Carol Nakyanzi, Bridget Nabisalu, Dorothy Nalukwago, Mary Piira, Rukia Namubiru, Phiona Wanyana

Subs: Grace Nakawa, Margaret Nalubega, Moreen Nangonzi, Gloria Namakula

Manager: Michael Natima

Match officials:
- Center Referee: Habiba Naigaga
- 1^st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
- 2^nd Assistant Referee: Amina Kayinza
- Match Assessor: Rose Rwamuyamba
Sunday 15th October, 2017
- Olila vs Eastern Heroes – Soroti
- She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies -MUBS
- Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals -UMHS Lubaga
- Isra Academy vs She MAK – Kawempe
October 14, 2017
The FUFA Women Elite league 2017/18 season kicks off on Saturday
2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League:
Official Opening Match:
- Saturday, 14th October 2017
- Muteesa I Royal University vs Ajax Queens – Wankulukuku
Ref: AIGAGA HABIBA
AR1: NANTABO LYDIA
AR2:NAGADDYA CATHERINE
Match Assessor: ROSE RWAMUYAMBA

*At Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official social media plat forms

Referees for FWEL MATCHDAY 1
Sunday, 15th October 2017:
- Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals- Rubaga
- Olila Women vs Eastern Heroes- Olila
- She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies – UICIT, Nakawa
- Isra Academy vs She Makerere- Kawempe Muslim
The official banner promoting the Opening match of the FWEL 2017/18 season.

The stage is set, the individual players are mentally and physical ready, the different clubs have prepared to the brim as the fourth season of the FUFA Women Elite league officially kicks off on Saturday.

It is evident and recognizable that the growth and development of women football in Uganda has tremendously ascended since the introduction of the Elite League in 2015 under the administration of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

From the increased number of passionate players taking part to media attention, women’s football continues to take great strides and precedence.

Now that the league returns on Saturday after a 3 month’s break, the anticipation from teams, fans, media and other associated stakeholders is high.

Muteesa I Royal University entertains Ajax Queens at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium at 4 p.m.

Either club entered the players’ transfer market, signed new players in a bid to bolster their squads.

Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe’s Sharon Aponye last season.

Muteesa signed lanky forward Favor Nambatya from defending champions Kawempe Muslim and Carol Anyango from She MAK.

On the other hand, Ajax Queens unveiled eight new signings last week including midfielder Phiona Nabumba from Rines Women Football Club.

Ajax Queens new coach Michael Natima will be facing his former employers Muteesa for the first time since leaving at the end of the 2015/16 season.

Ajax Queens Women Football Team squad

Action will continue on Sunday with four games on card across the country.

In Soroti, Olila Women Football Club who had a great campaign last season reaching the playoff stage will host rivals Eastern Heroes in the Soroti derby.

Olila won the inaugural Fufa Women’s Cup and have kept the core of their team with players like Fazilah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa and goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi staying at the club.

UCU Lady Cardinals who are expected to make a shift in the balance of power will be away to Uganda Martyrs High School, Rubaga on Sunday.

The Mukono based side signed reigning Fufa Female player of the year, Hasifa Nassuna, Yudaya Nakayenze and goalkeeper Aturo Ruth all coming from Kawempe Muslim.

Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga during the play-offs at Lugogo last season

On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs despite losing goalkeeper Pamela Kayondo to Ajax Queens also signed crafty midfielder Harriet Nakuba and still have talented winger in Lilian Mutuuzo and Anita Namata.

In the other games, She Corporate will host Gafford Ladies at the Uganda Institute of Communication, Information and Technology (UICT) in Nakawa while newly promoted Isra Academy will be at home in Kawempe to She Makerere.

Kawempe Muslim S.S has lifted the FUFA Elite League for a record three successive times. In this picture, Coach Ayub Khalifan’s Kawempe celebrating their 2nd League title at Nakivubo. stadium.

Since 2015, the league has been won by Kawempe Muslim Secondary School.
October 13, 2017
FUFA Women Elite 2017/18 season Fixtures released, London Stallions given until Thursday to submit requirements

FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2017/2018 SEASON

Saturday 14th October, 2017

Muteesa Royal vs Ajax Queens 4pm at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Sunday 15th October, 2017

Olila vs Eastern Heroes 4pm

She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies 4pm at MUBS

Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals 4pm at UMHS Lubaga

Isra Academy vs She MAK 4pm in Kawempe

The FUFA Competitions Directorate has released the fixtures of the FUFA Women Elite League 2017/2018 season.

Click for fixtures FWEL FIXTURES- 201718 SEASON

The league kicks off on 14^th October, 2017.

The FUFA Acting Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule confirmed that 15 teams have been drawn ns in the two separate groups but London Stallions are yet to submit the minimum requirements for club licensing and have been given until Thursday 12^th October, 2017 to complete the exercise.

Only one match between Muteesa Royal and Ajax Queens will be played on the opening day of the league that is entering its 4^th season during the administration of Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘We are glad the league will finally kickoff and we are hopeful to witness beautiful football from the teams. The teams have been planning for the new season. May the best team win’ said Hajati Nalule.

Kawempe Muslim SS are the defending champions but will not be in action on the opening weekend of the league.

Catch them if you can-Ajax Queens Squad for the 2017/2018 season. Most teams have been preparing for the new season signing players and organising build up games. The FWEL Season kicks off on Saturday 14th October, 2017. Photo: Ajax Queens Media

Kawempe Muslim’s captain Hasifa Nassuna with the ball during the final this year against UCU. She was part of the successfull Kawempe side that won three league titles in a row. The story has now changed as she will don a different jersey this season at a new club-UCU Lady Cardinals.

October 11, 2017
Draws of the FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18 season conducted

All is set for the 4th Edition of the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League. The FUFA Competitions Department on Thursday 27th September 2017 released the groupings of the 16 teams after all club officials were involved in the draw for the 2017/18 season due to kick off on 14th October 2017.

The fixtures of the league will be released soon by the FUFA Competitions Committee.

The draw came shortly at the end of the meeting called by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to discuss development matters on women football ahead of the new season
16 teams will participate in this year’s edition grouped again under Victoria and Elizabeth to be played on a round robin basis.

The top two teams in each group will feature in the playoffs to determine the finalists and eventual champion.
Basing on the decisions from FUFA Executive Meeting that sat on Tuesday19th September 2017, the Women Elite league clubs that will participate in the 2017/18 Season are;

Elizabeth Group: Uganda Martyrs, Wakiso Hills, She Mak, Isra Academy WFC, Kampala Queens, Eastern Heroes, Olila Women, UCU Lady Cardinals

Victoria Group: Ajax queens, She Corporate, Gafford Ladies, Kawempe Muslim SS WFC, Muteesa I Royal University, Rines WFC, Western United and London Stallions.

Wakiso Hills WFC pulled out of the 2016/17 season due to force majeure after the team was involved in motor accident on their way to a league match in North East. The club could not continue with the remaining fixtures because of the injuries sustained by the players.
Isra Academy WFC qualified sportingly after emerging champion of the Kampala Region Women League.
Kawempe Muslim WFC are the defending Champions and have lifted the League title three times since its inception in 2014.

MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe players celebrating their win over UCU in the FUFA Women Elite League Final at Wankulukuku last season.

IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION-FUFA WOMEN CLUB LICENSING 2017/18 SEASON

This is to inform you that All FUFA Women Elite league clubs are required to update their club Licensing mandatory requirements by Monday 2nd October 2017 and payment of 350,000/= as Club Licensing fees.

Club Licensing is intended to set minimum standards in football, to enforce good football governance by safeguarding the credibility and integrity of club competitions, to ensure and enforce clubs financial stability, transparency, sporting values in accordance with the principles of fair play, commitment to youth education and development, to improve the level of professionalism within the football family, transparency in the ownership and control of clubs.
Basing on the decisions from FUFA Executive Committee Meeting that sat on Tuesday19th September 2017, the Women Elite league clubs that will participate in the 2017/18 season are Uganda Martyrs, Olila Women, Ajax queens, She Mak. ST, She Corporate, Eastern Heroes, Gafford Ladies, Wakiso Hills, Kawempe Muslim, UCU lady Cardinals, Muteesa 1 Royal, Rines WFC, Western United, London stallions and Isra Academy WFC.

Wakiso Hills WFC pulled out of the 2016/17 season due to a force majeure incidence as the team was involved in motor accident as they were travelling to honour one of the league fixtures. The club could not continue with the remaining fixtures because most of the players had got severe injuries.

Isra Academy WFC qualified sportingly after being champion of the Kampala Region Women League which had been authorized and licensed by FUFA.

The requirements are considered in 5 aspects of sporting, infrastructure, Finance, Legal and Administration and personnel as below;
SPORTING a) Qualified sportingly b) A list of the Senior Team Players and their allocated shirt numbers

LEGAL /STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS a) A copy of its current, valid statutes b) Fully filled FUFA Club License Application c) FUFA compliance Form F901 d) Certificate of Registration e) FUFA Club Ownership Form F201 f) Proof of Minutes of holding statutory Annual General Meeting

INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS a) Stadium approval b) Office Premises

LICENSE APPLICANT IDENTITY AND ADDRESS a) High Resolution Logo in Electronic Format b) NIC- Name of the Club c) Motto /Slogan d) One Page History of the Club e) Samples of full set of the Home and Away Kit f) Physical Address of the Club Offices g) E-mail Address h) Postal Address i) Official Digital Platform; Website, Facebook, Twitter and any other social Media Platform

FINANCE a) Budget for 2017/18 season b) Sources of Funds c) Current Club Bank Account in the name of the club

ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS a) Club CEO with FUFA Certificate in Administration b) Club Head Coach (minimum of CAF C License) or FIFA Women Football Coaching Course organized by FUFA.

NB: The rules in force declare a team that does not submit the required documents within the deadline to be relegated in the lower division.

September 28, 2017
National Teams Technical Staff & Coordinators appointed
The 15th FUFA Executive committee meeting that convened on Tuesday, 19th September 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala confirmed the appointment of several coaches to the different positions for the national teams.

UGANDA SENIOR WOMEN NATIONAL (Uganda Crested Cranes):
- Head coach: Faridah Bulega
- Assistant Coach: Edward Kaziba
- Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
UGANDA U-20:
- Head coach: Edward Kaziba
- Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
- Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
Men teams:

UGANDA U 17 (Uganda Cubs)
- Head coach: U-17: Peter Onen
- Assistant coach: George Lutalo
- Goalkeeper Trainer: Mubarak Kiberu
UGANDA U-20 (Uganda Hippos)
- Head coach: Mathias Lule
- Assistant coach: James Odoch
- Goalkeeping coach: Samuel Kawalya
UGANDA U-23 (Uganda Kobs):
- Head coach: Moses Basena
- Assistant coach: Wasswa Bbosa
- Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa
The FUFA President Eng Moses greets the Uganda Cranes coaches Fred Kajoba (L) and Moses Basena (M) prior to kick off of the return leg in the 2018 CHAN Qualifier

UGANDA SENIOR TEAM (Uganda Cranes):
- Head coach: Moses Basena
- Assistant Coach: Mathias Lule
- Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
*Ibrahim Ssekagya to join panel of coaches

Uganda National teams’ Coordinators (to be appointed on rotational basis – case by case)
- Chris Muyinda
- Joseph Kasana
- Kamala Taban
- Sulait Makumbi
MAIN PHOTO: Faridah Bulega is now the Uganda Crested Cranes head coach. She is deputized by Edward Kaziba

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
September 20, 2017
2017-2021 FUFA Executive Committee officially embarks on new mandated term

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.

This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.

According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;

This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.

Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.

On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.

New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi

FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):

1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)

2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)

3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)

4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)

5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)

6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)

7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)

8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)

9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)

10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)

11 – Mr. Magoola Issa Kakaire (Eastern Delegate)

12 – Mr. Ochom Richard (North East Delegate)

13 – Mr. Ariga Rasoul (West Nile Delegate)

September 2, 2017
128 referees undergo medicals ahead of national fitness exercise

In preparation for the new season, 128 referees underwent medical tests on Friday in preparation for the fitness exercise the following day.

The medicals were held on Friday 1st September 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo ahead of FIFA and National physical fitness tests.

According to Ali Kalyango, the FIFA physical fitness instructor, the referees are being prepared for the 2017/18 season and those who pass will officiate the Azam Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Big League and other competitions.

“The medical and physical fitness tests are intended to prepare the match FIFA and National match for the 2017/18 season” Kalyango observed.

The exercise will also be used for promotion of referees at different grades that’s 3rd, 2nd, 1st and FIFA.

The fitness exercise will take place at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday, 2nd September 2017.

September 2, 2017
Participants happy with Management course for Women Elite Club officials

Administration of FUFA Women Elite (FWEL) League clubs is headed for finer times according to participants of the FUFA Club Management course.

The week long course tailored at polishing and equipping FWEL club CEO’s with modern football administration and management skills started on Monday with representatives from different clubs. It is only FWEL champions Kawempe muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC that have not had a representative for the course in progress at FUFA House, Mengo.

At the end of the course, successful participants will become FUFA Certified CEOs in Management and Administration of football.

It is a requirement for all clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and FUFA Women Elite League to have a certified football CEO trained by FUFA.

The course has also attrated representatives from Uganda Sports Press Association, Uganda Football Players’ Association, Nyamityobora, Police FC and Maroons.

The course modules are; Football Administration, Management, Event Planning, Football Marketing, Communications inFootball, Finance, FUFA and FIFA Activities.

Some of the female participants L-R Kampala Queens’ Phoebe Lunkuse, Sarah Birungi (Course Coordinator), Western United’s Nabyonga Rosemary and Olila Women H/S WFC’s Apunyo Sarah Olila are part of the FWEL club management course going on at FUFA House.

Participants applaud FUFA for the course;

Bogere Mesach, She Mak St;

It is very advantageous for us to be having this course and we are going to put into practice everything that we have learnt. I thank FUFA so much for organizing this course because it is going to improve women football management and administration in the country.’

Kimera Ibrahim, She Corporates;

The course is so wonderful. We are enjoying and grasping each and detail being taught to us and feel my team is going to benefit a lot. This course has made me realize that we have been running a team (without proper structures) not a club.’

Apunyo Sarah Olila, CEO- Olila H/S WFC;

I am excited about this course FUFA has organized. It’s going to equip us with better managerial skills that are going to transform management of our clubs to a certain level of professionalism

Masembe Daniel Nteyaffe, Rines SS WFC;

I am so glad that we are having this course and truly appreciate FUFA for caring about the development of women football by finding it necessary to train and equip club CEO’s with skills that are going to help us improve on the way we manage the clubs.

Kayemba Charles Lwanga, Ajax Queens Bulenga;

I feel so much delighted about this course because it has taught us better ways of managing our clubs. It has taught us that with even meager resources we can still be professional. If each of the clubs implements what we have learnt here we are surely graced for a better league because teams are going to benefit from this.

Nabyonga Rosemary, CEO-Western United;

This course will enlighten us so much aspects of club management that are going to help us streamline every detail to the benefit of clubs and women football in the country at large. It is such an honor for women football managers to be having this course, a big thank you to FUFA.

Ojuk Nasur, CEO-Eastern Heroes:

I am very happy about the course. I have learnt a lot of things that I am going to use to improve our club. I thank FUFA especially the president for caring about the development of women football

MAIN PHOTO: Group photo of the Participants of the ongoing FAMACO at FUFA House.

PICTORIAL of the Course

L-R Lawrence Kizito, Ali Mwebe (Course Instructor) and Edward Kalungi

August 23, 2017
FUFA registers Crested Cranes to take part in the 2018 Women’s AFCON

The Uganda National Women senior football team has been registered by FUFA for the 2018 Total Women Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana.

The latest development is good news for women football in Uganda after FUFA took a decision in 2014 to re-organise women football in the country so as to create a pool of players to form various national teams for future international engagements.

The news was confirmed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

‘We believe the stage is set for our women football players to play against the best on the continent. The Crested Cranes have been entered into the 2018 Total Women Africa Cup of Nations. Full details of the qualification process will be confirmed by CAF’ said Hussein.

The FUFA Women Elite League that started three years ago will provide the bulk of players to feature in the National team.

‘We are glad that the Women Elite League and other football competitions organized and sanctioned by FUFA will be the basis of selecting players for the National team’ added Hussein

He added;

‘We also have young, skillful and talented players playing abroad but all these will be considered as per technical demands of the team’

The 13th edition of the Africa Women cup of Nations is a biennial international football championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the women’s national teams of Africa. The tournament will be held in Ghana from 17 November to 1 December 2018.

Ghana qualified automatically as hosts, while the remaining 7 slots will be determined by the qualifying rounds, which will begin in February 2018.

The tournament also doubles as the African qualifiers to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with the top three teams from Africa qualifying.

USA is the defending Champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

August 17, 2017
FUFA Polls 2017: Hon. Nakiwala, Nyago voted as candidates for AUPL clubs to the FUFA Assembly

Express FC Chairperson Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and Kirinya Jinja SS Diana Nyago have been voted as candidates for the Azam Uganda Premier League clubs to the FUFA Assembly.

In a vote conducted on Saturday at FUFA House and supervised by Returning officer Yusuf Awuye, Nakiwala got 10 votes to take the position of candidate number 1 to the FUFA Assembly while Nyago amassed 6 votes for candidate number 2.

Nakiwala (L) and Nyago (R) sharing a photo moment after the polls on Saturday.

Healthy football rivalry on the cards as KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo (L) sharing a moment with Sc Villa’s President Eng. Ben Misagga. The duo tookpart in the polls and drove off together there after.

Both Candidates as per the FUFA election guidelines will be confirmed by a vote at the Assembly in Masindi on 5th August. However the confirmation by vote will be conducted separately for each candidate to get the 3rd Vice President on to the FUFA Executive.

The election exercise started at the District Football Associations through the Regional Associations up to the National Level.

88 Delegates have been confirmed and will vote the new Executive for the period 2017-2021. Incumbent Eng. Moses Magogo is seeking another terms and has been declared a candidate by the FUFA Electoral Committee after fulfilling all requirements.

AUPL clubs: KCCA FC, Sc Villa Jogoo, URA FC, Vipers SC, BUL FC, Express FC, Proline FC, Mbarara City, Masavu FC, Bright Stars, Kirinya Jinja SS, MaroonsFC, Onduparaka FC, The Saints, Police FC and Soana FC.

MAIN PHOTO: The only two Ladies chairing Clubs in the Azam Ugand Premier League Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (L) and Dianah Nyago(L). Both were elected Candidates to the FUFA Assembly from which they vote the 3rd Vice President. In the middle is Yusuf Awuye-the returning officer of today’s polls.

June 24, 2017
2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners
FUFA Women’s Cup 2017 in Busia at Madibira Grounds
- Final: Gafford Ladies 1 (1)-1 (3) Olila HS
It will remain in rich history of the 1924 founded Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) institution, that Olila High School Women Football club are the inaugural champions of the Women knock out cup.

The Soroti based club rallied from a goal down to draw 1 all in normal time and force the game into post match penalty shoot out against Kyebando club Gafford Ladies in a well attended and thrilling finale played at the Madibira Primary school playground in Busia district on Sunday.

Olila High School won the tense shoot out 3-1.

Gafford Ladies players with their silver medals

Evelyn Kakayi gave Gafford Ladies a 1-0 first half lead after a well converted header.

Nine minutes into the second half, Gafford Ladies’ goalkeeper Elsie Najjemba brought down the reigning FUFA Women Elite League most valuable player Fazilah Ikwaput inside the forbidden area.

Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the final held at Madibira primary school play ground in Busia

FIFA referee Anna Akoyi did not hesitate but to point to the penalty spot.

Midfielder Cissy Nantongo successfully scored the resultant kick from the penalty mark to make the game tied one all.

Post match penalties were then called after normal time to determine the leader.

Olila’s goalkeeper Karungi Vanessa saved one of the penalties Olila as they won 3-1 having scored through Cissy Nantumbwe, Norah Alupo and Siporosa.

Lydia Namutebi was the only player that scored for Gafford Ladies.

Sandra Nantumbwe, Annick Sophia and Shakira Mutibwa missed their respective kicks from the penalty spot.

It was all jubilation as the excited Soroti club players lifted the trophy handed over by the chief guest, Darius Mugoye (FUFA 2nd Vice President) as they were decorated with gold medals and a cash prize of UGX 3M.

The runners up Gafford Ladies received UGX 2M.

There were also a couple of individual awards given to the outstanding players in the competition.

This was the first time ever that FUFA is organizing the Uganda Cup for the women.

Football fans in Busia

A section of fans who watched the final at Madibira play ground in Busia

The tournament is among the competitions organized by the FUFA competitions department.

The others are FUFA Uganda Cup (Men – since 1971), FUFA Big League (since 2010) and FUFA Women Elite League (played since 2015).
Team Line ups:

Gafford Ladies XI: Elsie Najjemba, Josephine Nakyewa, Lydia Namutebi, Florence Nakalule, Hajara Nassuna, Gertrude Karungi, Sandra Nantumbwe,Lilian Veronica, Shakira Mutibwa, Monica Namwase
Olila High XI: Vanessa Edith Karungi, Gillian Akandida, Marion Amangat,Ariong Eunice,Wilmer Nantumbwe,Illamai Magdalene, Sharon Achieng, Cissy Nantongo, Fazirah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa

Individual Awards

Most Valuable player– Nabossa Ritah (Olila)

Top scorer– Fazilah Ikwaput (Olila – 5 goals)

Best Goalkeeper– Vanessa Karungi (Olila)

Best Coach – Saddam Cifu Mpande (Olila)

Fair Play Award-Taggy High School

Best Journalists:

Radio– Solomon Ssaka (Innerman FM)

Print -Makhtum Muziransa (Daily Monitor)

Online– Fred Mwambu(Futaa.com)
June 18, 2017
FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA
Experienced Margaret Kubingi,Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Fraidah Bulega have been elected unopposed to represent women football interests in the FUFA Assembly.

Kubingi was also voted as the Chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).

Today’s elections concluded the line-up of the 88 delegates to the FUFA Assembly.

L-R Christine Wanyana, Oliver Mbekeka, Faridah Bulega FWEL Delegate, National team Crested Cranes coach Majidah Nantanda, Rosemary Nabyonga, Hadijah Namuyanja

The UWFA will have Kubingi and Owek. Nkalubo as the two delegates to represent the Association inthe FUFA Assembly for the period 2017-2021.

The UWFA Assembly after the polls

Bulega Faridah of Kampala Queens is the delegate for the 15 FUFA Women Elite League clubs.

The exercise to vote the three candidates was conducted at FUFA House in Mengo but at separate time slots.

The UWFA also elected the rest of the Executive Committee members in an exercise supervised by the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye.

The UWFA Executive

Chairperson: Margaret Kubingi

1^st Vice Chairperson: Nattabi Harriet

2^nd Vice Chairperson Apolot Harriet Margaret

Treasure: Namagembe Elsie

Committee Members:
- Ayub Khalifan
- Mbekeka Oliver
- Justine Nambafu
- Nagudi Safinah
- Sheba Asiba Zuyo
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Woemn Delegates to FUFA Assembly L-R Faridah Bulega, Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Margaret Kubingi at FUFA House after the elections on Thursday afternoon
June 15, 2017
FUFA Polls 2017 Update: Nomination for Executive Committee, Women set to vote

FUFA Electoral Committee is set to conduct polls for the Women representation in the FUFA General Assembly. Three delegates will be voted with two of them representing the Uganda Women Football Association while the other is for the 15 FUFA Women Elite League clubs.

It is mandatory the candidates to be women but the elective Assembly can include male officials from the clubs and schools attached to women football.

The two Elective Assemblies are set for 15^th June, 2017 at FUFA House starting 10am.

Nomination process for the FUFA Executive Committee

The FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika has confirmed that all aspiring candidates for the FUFA Executive Committee will start picking forms from Monday 12^th to 14^th June, 2017 at FUFA House.

‘Our entire Electoral team will be at FUFA House to receive aspiring candidates to guide them on the modalities of the exercise. We shall start at 9am each day till the closure time of picking forms’ said Bakiika.

The process which starts on 10^th June and ends on 22^nd June, 2017 will handle release of voters’ register, picking and returning nomination forms, declaration of candidates and grace period of receiving petitions and hearing appeals if any.

The FUFA Executive Committee will be elected on 5^th August, 2017 in Masindi.

Key Documents for the FUFA Polls 2017

Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

Circular No. 1058

FUFA Election Road Map 2017

FUFA Electoral code

FUFA Electoral Guidelines-2017

FUFA Statutes 2017

June 10, 2017
FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17: Olila beats UCU to set up clash in finalwith Gafford Ladies

FUFA Women’s Cup semifinal 2

UCU 2(1) -2(2) Olila High School

Final: Gafford Ladies vs Olila High School on 18th June, 2017

Olila High School qualified for the final of the FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17 following a nail biting kicks from the penalty mark victory over UCU Lady Cardinals on Friday evening in Mukono.

Olila will now play Gafford Ladies in the final on 18th June, 2017 in Busia.

Normal time ended 2-2 following goals by Sharon Achieng and Cissy Nantongo (penalty) who had given Olila High a two goal lead while a penalty by Mercy Nabulobi and a strike from Esther Kadoni helped UCU level the scores to take the game into extra time.

In the penalty shoot outs; Olila’s Vanessa Karungi saved three penalties to help her side overcome UCU Lady Cardinals.

UCU blew up 4 of their 5 chances during the opportunity for kicks from the penalty mark while Olila converted two of their 4 kicks.

Kicks from the penalty mark for UCU Lady Cardinals: Teddy Najjuma, Mercy Nabulobi, Banura Pheobe and Nakigozi Elizabeth were not successful with their kicks while Kemisa Adams converted hers.

Olila had Alupo Norah and FUFA Women Elite League MVP Fazila Ikwaput scoring during the kicks from the penalty mark while Sharon Achieng and Cissy Nantongo missed.

The Inaugural FUFA Women’s Cup final 2016/17 will be played on 18th June, 2017 in Busia.

June 9, 2017
1st FUFA Women Cup: Gafford Ladies overcome Mutesa 1 to qualify for final

2017 FUFA Women Cup:

Gafford Ladies 2-1 Mutesa 1 Royal University

Gafford Ladies women Football club has become the first team to advance to the finals of the 2017 FUFA Women cup after a 2-1 victory in the first semi final played at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Thursday.

Teddy Veronica Lillian and Monica Namwase second half goals were enough enough to inspire the Kyebando based side to the final as they await the results from the second semifinal between UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila.

Following a goal-less opening 45 minutes, Veronica lit up the game with the opener after just 2 minutes into the second half.

Namwase then doubled the lead with a great solo effort after side stepping goalkeeper Daisy Nakazilo to roll the ball into an empty net on minutes.

Gafford Ladies XI

Mutesa 1 Royal XI

Abiba Nakayobyo pulled a goal back four minutes later to create a tense and exciting finish to the game.

The second semi final will be played on Friday between UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila at the UCU main campus in Mukono.

The final shall be played on 18th June 2017 at the Madibira play ground in Busia Municipality.

Team Line ups:

Gafford Ladies XI:Elsie Najjemba (G.K), Josephine Nakyewa, Lydia Namutebi, Florence Nakalule, Evelyne Kakayi, Hajara Hasten Nassuna, Monica Namwase, Shakira Mutimbwa, Teddy Lillian Veronica, Sheeba Zalwango, Gertude Karungi

Subs: Madina Nandudu, Sophie Annet Nadudu, Zainah Nabatanzi, Rachael Ndagire, Alice Natumwa, Hellen Bwekembo

Officials: Benjamin Wanyama (Head coach) & Stephen Wabwire (Assistant coach)

Mutesa 1 Royal University XI: Daisy Nakazilo (GK), Juliet Nabale, Sharifa Naiga, Margret Birabirwa. Margret Namirimu, Precious Najjemba, Abiba Nakayobyo, Magadlene Nassanga, Sharon Namatovu, Janat Jungu, Betty Namataka

Subs: Milly Nakidde (G.K), Irene Nakiryowa, Stellah Namisanga, Zam Najjuma, Angella Nantongo, Eron Nanyonga

Official: Herbert Luboyera (Head coach)

June 8, 2017
FUFA Women Elite League: Kawempe Muslim wins third straight title unbeaten
2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League:
- Final: UCU Lady Cardinals 0-4 Kawempe Muslim Women Club
- Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga 1 (3) -1 (2) Olila High School
For the third time in a row, Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club has been declared champion of the FUFA Women Elite League. They completed the entire season unbeaten, winning all 12 games in the regular season played over two rounds before registering victories in the Semifinal play offs and finals. In total, they won all the 14 games played in the league this season.

The latest achievement was reached at on Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium after a one sided 4-0 victory over UCU Lady Cardinals.

Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace in the 33^rd and 57^th minutes before Sharon Naddunga’s 78^th minute goal and a late strike from second half substitute Favour Nambatya crowned the day for the champions.

Juliet Nalukenge celebrates scoring one of her goals on the day

Kawempe Muslim players led by skipper Hasifah Nassuuna celebrate their victory at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday

During the earlier third place play off match, Uganda Martyrs’ High School Lubaga recovered from a goal down to defeat Soroti based Olila High School 3-2 in post-match penalties after normal time had ended one goal apiece.

Kawempe Muslim’s captain Hasifa Nassuuna (L) in action during the final

FUFA women Executive member Agnes Mugena, executive committee member Chris Kalibala, FUFA Technical director Asuman Lubowa, women football officer Hadijah Namuyanja and Efrance Najjengo (chairperson of Uganda Women Football Association) graced the official medal, prizes and trophy presentation ceremony afterwards.

Officials led by the Chief Guest Chris Kalibala greet the match officials before kick off for the final

It is the third time that the FUFA Women Elite league has been organised since 2015.

Individual Awards:

Most Valuable Player (MVP): Fazila Ikwaput (Olila High School)

Fair Play award: Rines Women Football Club

Best Referee: Aisa Ssemambo

Best Goalkeeper: Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim)

Top Scorer: Hasifa Nassuuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 26 goals (24 in regular season)

Best Journalist (Print): Stephen Mayamba (Bukedde)

Best Journalist (Social media): Majojo Hambali

Best Journalist (On-line): Joel Muyita (Chimp Reports)
June 4, 2017
Pictorial: 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League play offs at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo

The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League first set of play offs were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

Defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals coming this Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.

www.fufa.co.ug brings you what transpired at Lugogo in a colourful pictorial set up.

The Football radio 102.1 FUFA f.m was alert to relay live all the match proceedings to the masses.

Hasifa Nassuna dribbles past Olila’s Grace Aluka at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday

UCU’s Moureen Kinavudori controls a high ball as Uganda Martyrs High School’s Sarah Mbikirize and the other player close gap.

The first game on the day witnessed UCU Lady Cardinals out muscle the Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1.

Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.

Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal as Olila defender led by Imran Magadelene and Eunice Akiror close the gap.

Team captain for Kawempe Muslim Hasifa Nassuna was the heroine with a well taken double coming in the 47th and 91st minutes over a hard fighting Olila side that had held the holders to a goal-less draw in the first half.

Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga

Olila’s Specioza Amoding (11) in action against Kawempe Muslim. Olila lost 2-0

The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.

Referees who handled the Kawempe Muslim and Olila game. L-R: Lydia Nantabo, Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim captain), Anna Akoyi, Aisha Ssemambo, Marion Amangat (Olila captain) and Docus Atuhaire

PLAY OFF REFEREES:

Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs UCU Lady Cardinals:

Center Referee: Anna Akoyi

First Assistant Referee: Marex Nakitto

Second Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

4th Official: Hajjat Aisha Ssemmambo

Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi

Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila:

Center Referee: Aisha Ssemmambo

First Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

Second Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire

4th Official: Anna Akoyi

Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi

June 1, 2017
2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League: UCU Lady Cardinals, Kawempe Muslim advance to finals
2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League Play offs:

RESULTS: Wednesday, 31st May 2017:
- No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 1-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
- No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Olila
FINALS: Sunday, 4th June 2017 – Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium
- Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs Olila – 1:30 p.m
- Finals: UCU Lady Cardinals vs Kawempe Muslim – 4:00 p.m
Defending champions of the FUFA Women Elite League, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals of the 2016/17 edition.

This was after the first set of the play-offs held on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

Moureen Kinavudori in action against Uganda Martyrs’ players in the first match on Tuesday

UCU Lady Cardinals defeated Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1 in the first game of the day.

Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.

Hasifa Nassuna dribbles during Kawempe Muslim’s match against Olila

During the second game, defending champions Kawempe Muslim progressed to the final for the third successive year after Hasifa Nassuna scored a double past Olila.

The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.

Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal

Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
- Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 26 goals (24 in regular season)
- Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 14 goals
- Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
- Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
The FIFA Referees who handled the Kawempe Muslim and Olila game

PLAY OFF REFEREES:

Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs UCU Lady Cardinals:

Center Referee: Anna Akoyi

First Assistant Referee: Marex Nakitto

Second Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

4th Official: Hajjat Aisha Ssemmambo

Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi

Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila:

Center Referee: Aisha Ssemmambo

First Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

Second Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire

4th Official: Anna Akoyi

Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi
May 31, 2017