No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – 1:30 p.m
No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila – 4:00 p.m
Sunday, 4th June 2017
Third Place play off: Loser match No.113 vs Loser match No.114 – 1:30 p.m
Finals: Winner Match no.113 vs Winner match No. 114 – 4:0o p.m
The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs will kick off on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga will host UCU Lady Cardinals in the early game at 1:30 p.m before the defending champions Kawempe Muslim enter the frey against Olila at 4 p.m.
The two finalists and losers will be engaged in the final and third place match respectively on Sunday, 4th June 2017.
The FUFA Women Elite League has been played since 2015 with Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club winning two titles so far.
Will they have the pedigree and character to claim their third?
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 24 goals
Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 14 goals
No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – 1:30 p.m
No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila – 4:00 p.m
Sunday, 4th June 2017
Third Place play off: Loser match No.113 vs Loser match No.114 – 1:30 p.m
Finals: Winner Match no.113 vs Winner match No. 114 – 4:0o p.m
The dates and venue for the 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs have been confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe.
The Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala will host the final four games of the league.
The two semi-final play offs will take place on Wednesday, 31st May 2017.
Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga will host UCU Lady Cardinals in the early game at 1:30 p.m before the defending champions Kawempe Muslim enter the frey against Olila at 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, regular season action in the Women Elite League continues on Saturday with three games. Hadijah ‘Lady Mouriho’ Namuyanja’s She Mak hosts Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere, London Stallions plays the reverse fixture against Western United at Kyambogo and Olila Women take on Eastern Heroes.
Sunday will see the reigning champions Kawempe Muslim play Western United at their Kawempe fortress. KAwempe has not lost a league match at their home since inception of the FFA Women Elite League for the third seaosn running.
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
Next Fixtures:
Saturday 27th May, 2017
She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere (4pm)
London Stallions Vs Western United – Kyambogo (4pm)
Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes – Olila Grounds (4pm)
Western United and London Stallions faced off on Wednesday afternoon at Rugando stadium, Western Uganda in a bottom of the table clash. The stakes were high as prior to this match both teams had not tasted victory this season in the league. However Western United collected the points in style winning 5-2 against London Stallions.
With 19 matches between them, only two goals had been scored between the two sides. However with the relegation monster on their necks, Western United devised their tactical strategy as they managed to score 5 times against London Stallions who netted twice in the Elizabeth Group headed by defending champions Kawempe Muslim yet to drop a point this season in 11 outings.
Western’s goals were scored by Lukia Aringo who got a hat trick, Monic Asimire and Doreen Namugerwa had a goal each while Agnes Atuyambe and Stellah Nalwanga were on taragte for the visitors.
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
Next Fixtures in the FWEL: Saturday 27th May, 2017
She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga –Makerere (4pm)
London Stallions Vs Western United- Kyambogo (4pm)
Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes –Olila Grounds (4pm)
Sunday 28th May 2017
Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United –Kawempe (4pm )
Kampala Queens Women Football Club posted headline making story following a 3-2 victory over UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono in the FUFA Women Elite League.
UCU headed into the game already assured of a place in the play offs for the second successive season while Kampala Queens were playing for pride to complete the seaosn on a high. Both teams never disappointed their fans on Sunday evening at the Univeristy’s Campus.
A brace from Moureen Kinavudori was not enough though to save the hosts from defeat. Zaina Namuleme, playing against her club replicated Kinavudori’s statistics on the day as she hit the back of the net twice with Damalie Matama getting the other for Kampala Queens who returned to the Capital with maximum points.
In the other fixtures played over the weekend:
Cissy Nakawala scored the game’s solitary goal as Mutesa Royal University edged Rines 1-0.
Gafford Ladies’ poor show in the league continued on Sunday as they lost to Eastern Heroes 1-0.
She Mak who struggled at the beginning of the season but gained momentum at the final bend, secured 3 points off Ajax Queens with a hard fought 1-0 victory. Ana Koubusingye’s lone strike handed Hadijah Namuyanja’s side the much needed win.
Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secodndary School Women Footabll club, yet to lose this season (won all their 11 games so far) tops Elizabeth group with 33 points. UCU Lady Cardinals are in 2nd place with 23 points.
In the Victoria group, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga are at the summit having collected 26 points while Olila Women FC are 4 points behind in 2nd position.
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 19 goals
Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 12 goals
Sharon Namatovu (Mutesa Royal) – 10 goals
Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens) – 8 goals
Next Fixtures:
Wednesday 24th May 2017
Western United vs London Stallions at Rugando (4pm) .
Saturday Fixtures
She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga –Makerere (4pm)
London Stallions Vs Western United- Kyambogo (4pm)
Olila Women Vs Eastern Heroes –Olila Grounds (4pm)
Sunday 28th May 2017
Kawempe Muslim Vs Western United –Kawempe (4pm )
The FUFA Electoral committee has on Wednesday addressed the media during the Weekly press conference at the Uganda’s home of football in Mengo – Kampala.
This was the first time that the committee endorsed at the 92nd FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Luwero was engaging the media in an official address.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson who by virtual of his position at the federation is mandated to be part of the committee and independently oversee their activities officially inaugurated the committee led by Sam Bakiiki.
“At the 92nd FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Luwero, the FUFA Electoral Committee was endorsed. I am part of the committee as mandated by the FUFA Constitution to oversee the activities and also assist in the logistical area. The committee is independent and competent enough to execute all their activities without interference to the best of their abilities. The FUFA elective assembly shall be held on 5th August 2017 in Masindi starting at 9 a.m” Watson told the media.
Sam Bakiika (third from left) addresses the media. FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson (on his right) and on his left is Yusuf Awuye, the committee vice chairman
Addressing the media at the first official press conference as the FUFA Electoral Committee chairperson, Sam Bakiika, who was flanked by all the members on the committee vowed to work diligently for a free and fair electoral process.
“We have already started the road map for a successful electoral process that will lead to the eventual elections in August 2017. This is a process and not a one off event with a series of activities lined up. We have trained the polling assistants and other officials in all the districts of the country. The first task we undertook was to first ascertain the number of districts with active football leagues where we trained all the leaders. This will be a very transparent, free and fair electoral process” Bakiika noted.
Other FUFA Electoral Committee members
He also read out the clear road map for all the planned activities code named “Democratic Governance For Football Development”.
The Clear Road Map:
Nomination Process
District (District Football Associations): 10th April – 20th April 2017
Regional (Regional Football Associations): 3rd May – 12th May 2017
National (Special Interest Groups): 26th May – 31st May 2017
FUFA Executive: 10th June – 22nd June 2017
Declaration of Candidates:
District (District Football Associations): 26th April 2017
Regional (Regional Football Associations): 16th May 2017
National (Special Interest Groups): 2nd June 2017
FUFA Executive: 23rd June 2017
Voting Dates:
District (District Football Associations): 29th April 2017
Regional (Regional Football Associations): 18th May – 20th May 2017
UCU Lady Cardinals Vs Olila S.S – UCU Main Campus, Mukono
Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Gafford Ladies – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Matches will be played in the first week of May
The 2016/17 FUFA Women’s cup semi-final draw has been held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
FUFA Competitions director Ali Mwebe flanked by Chris Kalibala (Chairman FUFA Women’s committee) and communications manager Ahmed Hussein witnessed the draws.
Mukono based UCU Lady Cardinals is pitted against Olila S.S as Mutesa 1 Royal University will be playing with Gafford Ladies.
Addressing the media and the team officials in attendance, Mwebe also highlighted about the competition rules at this stage.
“The FUFA Women’s Cup being a development competition and the first of its kind, we shall not play home and away. There will be extra time played in the event the matches end in a stalement after normal time. In case of a tie, spot kicks will be taken to determine the winner ” Mwebe said.
Kalibala appreciated all the teams and players that take part in the respective FUFA organized women leagues.
He also tasked them (the players) to take upon opportunities in refereeing and administration.
“First of all, i wish to thank all the players who sacrifice their precious time to play football. Please maintain and personally, i would encourage you to take opportunities in refereeing and football management. FUFA is committed to further see women football in leaps and bounds” Kalibala stated.
The dates for these matches ear marked are within the first week of May 2017.
The final match of the FUFA Women’s cup shall be played in Busia.
This is the first time ever that FUFA is organizing the knock out football tournament for the women. Clubs in the Women Elite League and non league teams were allowed to take part.
MAIN PHOTO: Muteesa 1 Royal University’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe Muslim ‘s Sharon Aponye during the quarter finals. Mutesa eliminated Kawempe Muslim
Olila SS women FC and Muteesa I Royal University are through to the semifinals of the FUFA Women’s Cup. The duo joined UCU Lady Cardinals and Gafford Ladies who qualified on Sunday and Tuesday respectively.
Goal scorer Janet Nakibuuka (R) taking on Kawempes Sharon Apon
At Uganda Martyrs High School play ground an evenly balanced match saw Muteesa overcome Kawempe Muslim SS 1-0 to knock out the defending league champions.
L-R Kasadha Kenedy, Margaret Birabwa, Semere Asadu, Hasifah Nassuuna and Kayinza Aminah
It was Mutesa’s first ever win over Kawempe in all FUFA organised competitions but the two sides meet again in the FUFA Women Elite League in a fortnight’s time in Kawempe.
Muteesa won the match thanks to a first half headed goal by Nakibuka Janet.
Kawempe tried to pile pressure on the home side with defender Yudaya Nakayenze moving forward as Tracy Akiror dropping to the central defence. However Mutesa’s custodian Daisy Nakaziro thwarted the dangerous attempts.
At the Katabi Gombolola play ground, Olila S.S overcame Taggy Girls 1-0.
Sharon Achieng netted the only goal of the day.
The final of the FUFA Women’s cup will be played in Busia.
MAIN PHOTO: Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe’s Sharon Apon
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
Quarter final 1: Western United 2-3 UCU Lady Cardinals
Tuesday 04-April, 2017:
Quarter final 2: Gafford Ladies 2-0 She Corporates, Kanyanya
Wednesday 05-April, 2017:
Quarter final 3: Muteesa I Royal vs Kawempe Muslim, Wankulukuku
Quarter final 4: Tagy High Sch vs Olila SS, Katabi Entebbe
FUFA Women Elite League results:
Gafford Ladies 1-1 She Mak St
Rines SS FC 0-2 Kawempe Muslim
UCU Lady Cardinals became the first side to book a place in the semifinals of the inaugural FUFA Women’s cup after ejecting Western United in a hard fought quarter final match played over the weekend in Rugando, Mbarara.
The University side edged their hosts Western United 3-2 in the first quarter final game and now awaits to learn who their semifinal opponents will be after the remaining three fixtures of the third round are played tomorrow onTuesday and Wednesday.
Gafford Ladies will be entertaining the She Corporates on Tuesday at 3pm in Kanyanya whereas on Wednesday Kawempe Muslim take on Muteesa I Royal at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku as Taggy High School battle Olila in Katabi, Entebbe in the final set of games to complete the round.
FUFA Women Elite League continues
In the two games played in the top womne’s top flight league, Gafford Ladies and She Mak St played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Kanyanya whereas defending champions Kawempe Muslims Secondary School Women FC beat Rines SS 2-0 away to keep their unbeaten run intact.
League top scorer Hasifa Nasuuna and Moreen Adroru were on target for Kawempe.
MAIN PHOTO:Hasifah Nasuuna(with the ball) in action against Riness SS, netted over the weekend for her club -Kawempe. She has netted 16 goals in the league season. Kawempe is yet to drop a point this season.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
1st April 2017: Western United Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – Rugando, Mbarara
4th April 2017: Gafford Ladies Vs She Corporate – Kanyanya
5th April 2017: Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Kawempe Muslim S.S – Mutesa II Wankulukuku
5th April 2017: Taggy High School Vs Olila S.S – Katabi Gombolola play ground, Entebbe
The FUFA Competitions department has confirmed the dates for the Women Uganda Cup quarters finals.
Ali Mwebe, the FUFA competitions director confirmed the dates on Wednesday during the FUFA weekly press conference.
We are glad that the very first edition of the women Uganda Cup has entered to the quarter final stage. The matches will first be played on 1st April 2017.
In case the matches end level at this stage, spot kicks will be taken to determine the winner
Western United entertains UCU Lady Cardinals on 1st April 2017 in Rugando, Mbarara.
On 4th April 2017, Gafford Ladies will take on She Corporate at Kanyanya.
There are two matches set for the 5th April 2017.
Mutesa 1 Royal University takes on Kawempe Muslim at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. On the same day, Taggy Girls will entertain Olila S.S at Katabi Gombolola ground.
This is the first time that Uganda Cup for the ladies has been played since inception of FUFA in 1924, an initiative under the regime of FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
FUFA President hails club officials for great contribution to the game
Mama Becca cup to be reviewed
Crested Cranes brand must be protected
Club Licensing to be at a higher level next season for all FWEL clubs
FUFA Executive took a decision on Wakiso Hills to play in the FWEL next season
FUFA Women’s Cup final to be played in Busia.
Each club gets 10 balls
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed club officials of the teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Magogo met the officials of the clubs in the top flight at FUFA House where they shared ideas on the administration and development of the game.
‘I know how much sacrifice, passion and commitment you have towards women football. FUFA appreciates your efforts and we shall continue to give a helping hand to take the game to another level’ said the FUFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with club officials of the FUFA Women Elite League in a group photo shortly after their meeting at FUFA House in Mengo
‘There are areas that need improvement in the women’s game. We are working with FIFA to work on professionalizing women’s football in Uganda. We have been at amateur level but next season you will all notice a big difference’ added Magogo.
The Women’s league is categorized as a development project and FUFA has taken precautionary steps to develop the game.
Kawempe Muslim SS coach and FUFA Women Delegate Khalifah Ayub shaking hands with FUFA President after the meeting
The FUFA President discussed on pertinent issues like development of the game, transfer of players, club licensing, funding, administration, refereeing, National team, Mama Becca cup, FUFA Women’s Cup, Markerting and Communications of the game.
He also took time to explain to the club officials the issue of Wakiso Hills who are no longer taking part in the Women’s league but will be allowed to take part next season.
Eastern Heroes Chairperson Adyango Rachel Frances greeting the FUFA President
‘Wakiso Hills are still part of the league. The FUFA Executive took a decision based on the circumstances under which Wakiso Hills found it difficult to raise a team. It was an unfortunate incident as they were going to play two games in North East’ said FUFA President.
‘No preferential hand was extended to Wakiso Hills but we listened to the club officials and parents of the young players for this team and took a decision’ added Magogo.
Hamid Kasozi- Head coach of London Stallions piuts on a smile after meeting FUFA President. Kasozi has run women football for over a decade.
On the issue of the National Women’s team the FUFA President cautioned officials on assembling players who have not been summoned by the technical team and end up playing unsanctioned games. He also talked about the National team’s future participation on the continent.
‘Our National team has been recomposed due to the developments in the women’s game. We want to get back to Africa. We need to do a lot of homework before getting back to the continent. Such developments for women football will make the Crested Cranes strong’ stressed the FUFA President.
‘Let us desist from assembling players and referring to them as National team without FUFA’s consent. In Kabale, a team purported to be Crested Cranes was assembled by individuals who used it to play a game on Women’s Day. This is a disciplinary matter that will be handled by our judicial bodies. We want to grow the Crested Cranes brand so that it starts attracting sponsors’ added Magogo.
FUFA President wnats the Crested Cranes brand to grow, get back to Continental football in a bid to attract sponsors
About the FUFA Mama Becca Women’s Day cup and Women representation in the Assembly;
‘We shall meet and review the tournament. We can make it better than it is now. Mama Becca did a lot for women’s football’ said Magogo.
He also highlited that the FUFA Women’s cup final will be played in Busia.
‘We introduced the FUFA Women’s Cup to give players more games to play. Let us all go to Busia and support the two teams that will have made the final’ rallied the FUFA President.
Fotball Presidents Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA) on the left and Gianni Infantino (FIFA) have promised to make sure women football hits greater heights in the region.
‘FUFA has increased Women’s representation in the Assembly. FWEL will have a representative and referees have had their delegates increased but one of them must be a woman’ noted the FUFA President.
FUFA President concluded by notifying the clubs that there will be club licensing for all the clubs next season in the FUFA Women Elite League.
MAIN PHOTO: FWEL Club members during the meeting with FUFA President in Mengo on Monday morning
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams including the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17).
The jersey colours for Uganda Cranes will be 3 sets;
Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),
Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)
Set 3: Predominantly white for away games.
The jersey colours for Uganda National women team-Crested Cranes will be 3 sets ;
Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),
Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)
Set 3: Predominantly white (away kit)
The other categories (below)will have same design but different shades with red, yellow, black and white colours maintained;
Set 1: NAtional Junior teams-Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17) -Men and Women
Set 2: Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team) -Men and Women
Set 3: Futsal (Men)
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
The draws for the 2017 quarter finals of the inaugural FUFA Women’s Cup were held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.
Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions Director supervised the draws that witnessed Western United and Olila High school the seeded teams because of geographical location.
FUFA Competitions manager Ali Mwebe (left) with the communications head, Ahmed Hussein before the draws
‘We seeded Western United and Olila High because of geographical location so the two clubs could not face off at the quarter final stage’ Mwebe explained.
Western United was drawn first to host UCU Lady Cardinals in Mbarare, Gafford Ladies face She Corporate, Mutesa 1 Royal University takes on Kawempe Muslim as Taggy High entertains Olila High in Entebbe at Katabi Gombolola play ground.
The quarter finals are expected to be played on the weekend of 25th and 26th March 2017.
The finals of this year’s women cup will take place in Busia.
Quarter finals:
Western United Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – Mbarara
Gafford Ladies Vs She Corporate – Kanyanya play ground
Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Taggy High School Vs Olila S.S – Katabi Gombolola play ground, Entebbe
FUFA Competitions Department will conduct the draw for the FUFA Uganda Cup and FUFA Women’s Cup on Wednesday (10am) at FUFA House during teh weekly press conference. The draw for men is for teams at the round of 16 while the FUFA Wowmen’s Cup is at the Quarterfinals Stage.
THe FUFA Women’s Cup is being played for the first time while the FUFA Uganda Cup has Vipers are the holders.
The final of the FUFA Women’s cup will be hosted in Busia while Arua won the rights for the FUFA Uganda Cup final.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein will guide with the process of the draw.
FUFA Uganda Cuo teams left in the round of 16
KCCA FC 1st Div (AUPL)
Kiboga Young 3rd Div (Buganda Regional League)
Fort Portal Boda Boda 3rd Div (Kitara Regional League)
As part of FUFA Community Social Responsibility, I led a group of FUFA officials, staff and the President’s XI (formed of Ex- international players) visited Luzira Upper Prison on Sunday morning. I arrived from Morocco at 6am and without sleep undertook a prior arranged programme by the FUFA Marketing and Communications team and the Uganda Football Player’s Association.
It is our strategy to take and preach football to communities as a tool to unite, inspire and give hope and here we found a community of largely the age of 20-35 years from allover Uganda.
The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates. They are members of Uganda Football Players’ Association. L-R-Back row Andy Lule, Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kitenda, Larwrence Kizito, Simeon Masaba, Ayub Balyejusa Front: Sadiq Wassa, Paul Mukatabala, Ali Kayongo, Edwrad Kalungi and Hakim Magumba
Not everyone in prison committed the offenses they are charged or convicted for, true some came in conflict with the law and are undergoing rehabilitation before they join the community again. For sure anyone of you reading this could easily be there as this is life.
I am glad we inspired and gave hope to these Ugandans using football. They are disciplined and a very organised group with a “FUFA” of their own to organise a league of clubs named after European Clubs. Their Select team is called ‘Upper Stars’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo
The inmates were extremely excited beyond what we hoped. They even danced for us the kisoga “Tamena Ibuga”
We played a football match which ended 2-2 with President’s 11 goals scored by Edward Kalungi and Hakim Magumba. I also got an opportunity to play football along the President’s XI.
We have agreed that the names of the European Clubs be dropped and replaced with Uganda Azam Premier League Club names and we launched the annual “FUFA Cup of Hope” We expect that our clubs will also visit and play with these guys regularly.
FUFA officials delivered soap from Bidco Uganda Limited to the inmates
FUFA donated a computer, footballs, referees equipment, and 50 cartons of soap from BIDCO Uganda Limited the Sponsors of Uganda Cranes as a beginning.
The Uganda Prisons authorities and the inmates thanked me and FUFA for the recent qualification and stellar performance at AFCON 2017 with a gift.
We will continue to support this community with courses for referees, coaches and administration.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo showcased his football skills but the Upper Stars played to a memorable 2-2 draw with the President’s XI
Thank you Uganda Prison Services for the opportunity given to us and the good job being done in Luzira. We pray for the inmates to once get out and reunite with thier families and loved ones.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo receiving a gift from the Chairman of Upper Prison Sports Committee Nsamba Andrew for taking the Uganda Cranes back to AFCON after 39 years.
