Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Majidah Nantanda has named her starting line up for the international friendly against Kenya at the Moi International Sports Complex in Kisumu this afternoon.
This match will be boradcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm at 3pm.
Women football: International Friendly; Kenya vs Uganda
Sunday: 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu at Moi International Sports Complex (Artificial turf) 4pm
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Goalkeeping coach James Magala has done a wonderful job in the absence of Daniel Kiwanuka who was attending a FIFA coaching Course in Njeru. Magala is seen here taking Fatumah Matovu (M) and Ruth Aturo throiugh the drills in Kisumu.
The Uganda National women football team-Crested Cranes players have promised a good performance against Kenya Starlets in an international friendly on Sunday at Moi International Sports stadium in Kisumu.
Training session for Crested Cranes. With the ball is Sandra Nabweteme whose name is on many Kenyans’ lips.
Stella Kaliba Nassuna, the team’s assistant captain, said they are ready for the game, which they will take as seriously as an international qualifier.
‘We are not taking ourselves as underdogs, we are looking at this game as an international game involving two national teams. Our aim of being on the pitch will be to win the match. We respect the Kenyans and we expect them to respect us as well,” Nassuna said.
Crested Cranes captain Christine Wanyana (right) and Joan Nakirya relaxing after training
Kaliba made the remarks while talking to Kenya Media, moments after the team’s early morning light training session on Saturday at Pandpieri primary school, a few meters from the Vittoria Suites, where the team is accommodated.
Kenyan Journalists interviewing Crested Cranes forward Natasha Shirazi (M) after training
Her teammate Sandra Nabweteme, who is known in Kisumu, for being a leading female football star, also promised a win for Uganda.
‘We are ready to offer the best on the pitch’ said Nabweteme.
Crested Cranes players watching the Kenyan Premier League game between Chemelil FC and AFC Leopards with their Kenyan counterparts (in red) seated behind .
Head coach Majida Nantanda is expected to name a strong squad against the Kenyans, who also arrived in Kisumu on Friday morning.
The Crested Cranes had their final traning session at the stadium venue ahead of Sunday’s tie with rivals Kenya. The match kicks off at 3pm EAST and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Brainstorming: LOD Agnes Mugena (left) Crested Cranes coach Majida Nantanda ( M)and team captain Christine Wanyana after the training session in KisumuL-R: Team Medical Officer for Crested Cranes Beatrice Maleni, LOD Ms. Agnes Mugena, Paul Ssali, bus driver Kabali Ahmed and FUFA Women Delegate Ayub Khalifani
Both sets of players watched the Kenya Premier League match between Chemilil and AFC Leopards won 1-0 by the fromer.
The Kenyan media that attended the training session of the Crested Cranes also got the chance to carry out interviews with the Ugandan players.
The jerseys that will be used in tomorrow’s game-Red for Kenya and White for Uganda
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players during the warm up session at Moi International Sports Complex in Kisumu on Saturday evening.
Uganda National women football side-Crested Cranes has this evening (on Friday) arrived safely in the Kenyan City of Kisumu ahead of the international friendly on Sunday July 3rd at the Moi Sports Complex.
The Ugandan contingent with their Leader of Delegation (Woman representative on the FUFA Executive) Ms. Agnes Mugena were received by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Vice President Doris Petra and the International Match Orgainsing Committee (IMOC) chairperson Mr. Micheal Ouma among other officials from the host federation.
Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena with FKF Vice President Doris Petra
The team was provided with Saturday’s programme which will include light jogging in the morning at 7 O’clock before heading to the match venue to watch a Kenyan Premier league game between Chemelil FC and AFC Leopards. The team will later have the chance to train from the stadium for their only session ahead of Sunday’s encounter.
Hasifah Nassuuna disembark from the bus on arrival in Kisumu
Match officials for Kenya vs Uganda named
Kenya Football Federation communicated to Federation of Uganda Football Associations on the match officials as;
Center Referee: Caroline Wanjala
Assistant Referee I: Mary Anne Njoroge
Assistant Referee II: Caroline Kiles
Reserve Referee: Tabitha Wamboi
Note: These are FIFA referees
Natasha (L) with Tracy Akiror in a deep football discussion
Meanwhile Christine Wanyana was named captain of the Crested Cranes while Stella Nasuna Kaliba is the assistant catain
The team is accomodated at the Vittoria Suites hotel in Kisumu.
More photos from Crested Cranes arrivaks in Kisumu
L-R Crested Cranes players Naome Nagadya, Shakira Hussein Nalwoga and Florence Nakalule taking a selfie.
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Crested Cranes forwards Sandra Nabweteme and Hasifa Nassuuna moving ahead of colleagues Shakira Hussein Nalwoga and Naome Nagadya
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L-R Crested Cranes players Yudaya Nakayenze, Hasifa Nassuuna and Ruth Aturo taking a selfie.
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A reserved Crested Cranes’ player Joan Nakirya in Kisumu
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FUFA Executive member and leader of delegation Agne Mugena (R) consulting with women football delegate to FUFA Assembly Ayub Khalifa on arrival in Kisumu.
Women football: International Friendly; Kenya vs Uganda
Sunday: 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu at 4pm
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Uganda National women football team and officials left on Friday morning at 10.34am for the trip to Kisumu where they will play a friendly match against Kenya on Sunday. There was a lot of excitement among the players and officials at FUFA House before they departed.
They were served breakfast at FUFA House but many players were just in awesome moments.
Right back defender Viola Namuddu a player with FUFA Women Elite League champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School said that she has been dreaming of playing for her country.
‘I love my country Uganda. I am excited about this opportunity to play for Crested Cranes’ said Namuddu
Christine Wanyana who plays for Buikwe She Red Stars was named captained to be assisted by She Corporates equally experienced player Stella Nasuna Kaliba.
‘I have confidence in this pair as they have experience in the leadership roles in football’ said head coach Nantanda Majidah.
Before departure the players were briefed by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein on how to handle media related issues especially when approached for interviews.
The players were also hosted in the studios on 102.1 FUFA fm.
The National Women Team-Crested Cranes in a photo moment with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (3rd from L) in-front of the Uganda Cranes bus in Mengo before the team left for Kenya.
‘You need to remain confident and relevant to what has been asked by the media. Create a working relationship with the media so that they also get to fall in love with women football hence increased coverage of the game’ said Hussein
Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Paul Ssali who also traveled with the team to Kenya talked to the players as well.
Kawempe’s deadly duo Hasifah Nassuuna (L) and Sandra Nabtweme (R) all smiles. The pair scored 41 goals in the 2015/2016 FUFA Women elite League
‘Playing for the National team is total pride. Very many young girls play football but being in the final 19 squad going to Kenya is a big achievement. National team selection is based on performance. Do not relax after the trip to Kenya’ noted Ssali who has contributed immensely to women football in Uganda since the early 90s.
L-R Sandra Nabweteme, Stella Kaliba and Hasifah Nassuuna (in red) with Amakya Amawomu hosted by Mzee and Becky Delly
FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson wished the team a safe journey to Kenya and back home.
‘Go and play to the best of your ability. We believe in you. You need to work hard and as a team during the match’ said Watson
Ahmed Hussein and Paul Ssali talking to the players
Contingent to Kenya;
Woman Representative on the FUFA Executive Committee Ms. Agnes Mugena is the Leader of Delegation.
Technical staff:
Head coach: Majidah Nantanda
Assistant Coach: Faridah Bulega
Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka and James Magala
Co-ordinator: Henry Barungi
Media Officer: Aloysius Byamukama
Medical Officer: Beatrice Maleni
Goalkeepers: Fatuma Matovu (She Corporates), Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Christine Wanyana (Buikwe She Red Stars), Stella Nassuna Kaliba (She Corporates), Viola Namuddu (Kawempe SS), Rachael Ndagire (Gafford Ladies), Florence Nakalule (Gafford Ladies), Naome Nagadya (She Corporates), Tracy Akiror (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yudaya Nakayenze (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Hussein Nalwoga (She Corporates), Halima Kembabazi (She Corporates), Zaina Namuleme (Ghadafi Integrated), Joan Nakirya (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tina Nambirigge (She Corporates), Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim SS), Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim SS), Asia Nakibuuka (London College, Nansana), Natasha Shirazi (Ballerupskovlude Foothold BSF, Denmark)
Towering and experienced Christine Wanyana (R) has been named captain of Crested Cranes. She will be assisted by Stella Nasuna Kaliba
MAIN PHOTO: The Crested Cranes players at FUFA House on Friday morning
The National Women football team-Crested Cranes were taken through their drills by head coach Majidah Nantanda at the Philip Omondi stadium on Thursday before the final selection was made. FUFA Media captured the captivating photos from the training which was also watched by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA FC Chairman Julius Kabugo, former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Paul Ssli and Women representative on the FUFA Executive Agnes Mugena.
Here are the photos from Thursday’s training;
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Full Squad to Kenya;
Goalkeepers: Fatuma Matovu (She Corporates), Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Christine Wanyana (Buikwe She Red Stars), Stella Nassuna Kaliba (She Corporates), Viola Namuddu (Kawempe SS), Rachael Ndagire (Gafford Ladies), Florence Nakalule (Gafford Ladies), Naome Nagadya (She Corporates), Tracy Akiror (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yudaya Nakayenze (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Hussein Nalwoga (She Corporates), Halima Kembabazi (She Corporates), Zaina Namuleme (Ghadafi Integrated), Joan Nakirya (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tina Nambirigge (She Corporates), Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim SS), Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim SS), Asia Nakibuuka (London College, Nansana), Natasha Shirazi (Ballerupskovlude Foothold BSF, Denmark)
The Uganda National Women team (Crested Cranes) has started non residential training at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo ahead of the highly anticipated international buildup match against their counterparts from Kenya on Sunday 3rd July 2016 at Moi Sports complex in Kisumu.
After the training, head coach Majidah Natanda said that she will put the emphasis on mental and psychological preparation.
Head coach Majidah Nantanda with Denmark based Natasha Shirazi (M) and experienced Stella Kaliba during training at Lugogo.
‘The players do not need hard training because they have just completed the season, they need light training’ noted the coach.
She expects a befitting challenge from Kenya since they qualified for the continental Women’s Championships in Cameroon later this year.
Get out of the way: Skill, focus and great movements: The Crested Cranes player in training at Lugogo on Wednesday afternoon
Both teams are preparing for the CECAFA women’s championship in September to be hosted in Uganda while Kenya is preparing for the Africa Women’s championship in December.
The team resumes training on Thursday evening 4pm at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
Twenty four players have reported for the first training session.
James Magala (L) stepped in for Daniel Kiwanuka who is in Njeru for the goalkeepers’ coaching course. Shirt no.19 is Fatumah Matovu of She Corporates who was voted best keeper of the FWEL 2016 season while Aturo winner of the league title with Kawempe Muslim also trained.
Two players Catherine Nakiridde and Annet Nakirijja from UCU Lady Cardinals missed the training session.
All Smiles and focused ladies who will represent their beloved country Uganda. Kenya will offer them the biggest test on Sunday in Kisumu.
Players in attendance on Wednesday afternoon:
Goalkeepers: Fatuma Matovu (She Corporates), Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Interview time for Natasha Shirazi with members of the sports media at Lugogo
Outfield players: Christine Wanyana (Buikwe She Red Stars), Stella Nassuna Kaliba (She Corporates), Fiona Katiti (Western United), Viola Namuddu (Kawempe SS), Rachael Ndagire (Gafford Ladies), Florence Nakalule (Gafford Ladies), Naome Nagadya (She Corporates), Tracy Akiror (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yudaya Nakayenze (Kawempe Muslim SS), Ritah Nabbosa (Western United), Shakira Hussein Nalwoga (She Corporates), Halima Kembabazi (She Corporates), Zaina Namuleme (Ghadafi Integrated), Joan Nakirya (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tina Nambirigge (She Corporates), Betty Namataka (Mutesa I University), Rukia Namubiru (Ajax Queens Bulenga), Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim SS), Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim SS), Cissy Nalubega (She Corporates), Asia Nakibuuka (London College, Nansana), Natasha Shirazi (Ballerupskovlude Foothold BSF, Denmark)
Water break for the players as guided by the technical bench at Lugogo
MAIN PHOTO: Head coach Majida Nantanda introducing Denmark based Natasha Shirazi to her teammates during Wednesday’s training at Philip Omondi stadium
For the second year running, Kawempe Muslim secondary school sharp striker, Sandra Nabweteeme scooped the top scorers’ accolade.
In the 2014/15 season, she scored 17 goals to take home the most goal scorers’ award as well as the FUFA female footballer of the year accolade.
In the subsequent season, she finished with 23 goals to her name.
Nabweteeme has dedicated the 2015/16 season to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Now a member of the senior national side, the Uganda Crested Cranes she noted;
I dedicate this award of mine to the FUFA president Engineer Moses Magogo.
You are my role model in leadership.
Thank you for supporting women football with Executive and FUFA Staff. Secondly, I thank my fans, team mates,coaches and also the supporters of the ‘fraternity warriors’. We are champions for life.
Female footballer of the year Sandra Nabweteme (r) greeting national women football team ‘Crested Cranes’ coach Majida Nantanda on her courtesy visit to the federation offices.Sandra Nabweteeme leads the FUFA officials in the team inspection before the final of the 2016 FUFA Women Elite League
Kawempe Muslim has now won the FUFA Elite league for two seasons running
Reactions on social media about Sandra’s post dedicating the award to FUFA President En.g Moses Magogo:
Moses Magogo – FUFA President
Sincerely speaking I am humbled. It is not a usual occurrence for such a high profile sportsman to come out and appreciate a leader. Thank you Sandra and many blessings
Ahmed Hussein – FUFA Head of Communications Department
I have known Sandra Nabweteme Sandysparksr to be a humble girl. However scripting down something like this to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Magogo Moses-FUFA President, is an encouraging statement from a top player of her status. I recall how she started the 2015/2016 FWEL season. Her hard work paid off with 23 goals. Congrats Sandra.
Meddie Matovu – Football Fan
Allah is Great for this wonderful talent
David Isabirye – Sports Journalist, Kawowo.com
Keep the fire alight. With doubled commitment and dedication, you have a special slot reserved in one of the world’s best female leagues.
Leonard Loduk – Football Fan
Let him duly receive it. FUFA President, you deserve it and congratulations. More to come your way. God Bless you.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo in a special way has lauded the media for the extensive coverage of women football in Uganda.
While addressing the media during the press conference held on Tuesday at FUFA House in Mengo, the FUFA President who was flanked by the Federation Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson singled out the coverage accorded to the women football programmes in the country especially the recently concluded FUFA Women Elite league.
Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC defeated She Corporates 4-2 on penalties after normal time produced no goals.
This is such a big milestone in Uganda Women football. I would like to thank the media for the professional coverage given to women football in Uganda .It is because of you that women football is popular in Uganda.
Several activities have been lined up on FUFA’s calendar for women’s football and among these activities-is the Kenya versus Uganda friendly in Kisumu on Sunday 3rd July 2016 , the 2016 CECAFA Women’s Championship, Uganda Cup women’s version and continental engagement and Club licensing to start next season.
No one has forced us to engage in these activities .We know that they are costly but we believe in the activities because they give us a step ahead.
Uganda has held the FUFA Women Elite League for two consecutive years, Mama Becca Women’s Day Cup, Schools football competitions and while a knock out tournament has been lined up for next season.
Twenty six Uganda Crested Cranes players have been named by the head coach, Majidah Nantanda ahead of this Sunday’s international friendly against Kenya
Nantanda, a former national team player released the squad at FUFA House in Kampala on Tuesday during a press conference also attended by the FUFA Presiden, Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson.
L-R: FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, President Eng. Moses Magogo, Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein and the Crested Cranes head coach, Majidah Nantanda during the press conference on Tuesday
The team starts non-residential training by 4 p.m on Wednesday at Lugogo.
‘It is a pleasure to announce the Crested Cranes team. We have included one player who is based in Denmark for her experience and exposure. She is in the country. We start training on Wednesday evening’ Nantanda told the fully packed media in the FUFA Press conference room in Mengo.
The team will travel by road on 1st July 2016.
Full Squad Uganda Crested Cranes
Goalkeepers: Fatuma Matovu (She Corporates), Ruth Aturo (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Outfield players:Christine Wanyana (Buikwe She Red Stars), Stella Nassuna Kaliba (She Corporates), Fiona Katiti (Western United), Viola Namuddu (Kawempe SS), Rachael Ndagire (Gafford Ladies), Florence Nakalule (Gafford Ladies), Annet Nakirijja (UCU Lady Cardinals), Naome Nagadya (She Corporates), Tracy Akiror (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yudaya Nakayenze (Kawempe Muslim SS), Catherine Nakiridde (UCU Lady Cardinals), Ritah Nabbosa (Western United), Shakira Hussein Nalwoga (She Corporates), Halima Kembabazi (She Corporates), Zaina Namuleme (Ghadafi Integrated), Joan Nakirya (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tina Nambirigge (She Corporates), Betty Namataka (Mutesa I University), Rukia Namubiru (Ajax Queens Bulenga), Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim SS), Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim SS), Cissy Nalubega 9She Corporates), Asia Nakibuuka (London College, Nansana), Natasha Shirazi (Ballerupskovlude Foothold BSF, Denmark)
Technical staff:
Head coach: Majidah Nantanda
Assistant Coach: Faridah Bulega
Goalkeeping Coach: Daniel Kiwanuka and James Magala
FUFA Communications Department has confirmed the dates of two important events due this week.
With the Uganda women National team set to play Kenya in an international friendly on 3rd July, 2016, the head coach Majidah Nantanda is set to name her squad and also release the details for sessions.
Here are the confirmed events and dates;
Tuesday 28th June, 2016 at 10 am, FUFA House: Uganda Crested Cranes Head coach announces Squad to begin preparations for friendly match against Kenya due on 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu
Wednesday 29th June, 2016 11.45 am at the Good Shepherd Missionaries of the Poor Centre, Kisenyi near Spedaq Mosque for the official handover of items collected attached to the just concluded Uganda cup. The newly crowned winners of the Uganda Cup Vipers SC will also be part of this ceremony sharing a moment with the children at the Centre.
Majidah Nantanda to name the Crested Cranes Squad on Tuesday at FUFA House.
Final: Kawempe Muslim 0 (4) – 0 (2) She Corporate FC
Third Place: UCU Lady Cardinals 2-0 Gafford Ladies
Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football club has written history as the first club to win two consecutive national league titles.
The positive development followed a nail biting 4-2 penalty triumph after an action packed goal-less ninety minutes of an exciting final played at Nakivubo Stadium in the heart of the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
Kawempe Muslim S.S team inspection led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo accompanied by VP Darius Mugoye, Executive members Chris Kalibala, Agnes Mugena, 1978 Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Paul Ssali and other officials at Nakivubo Stadium
The two sides missed a couple of chances that would have swung the result in their respective favour.
In the shoot out, skipper Sandra Nabweteeme, Hasifa Nassuna, Joan Nakirya and Yudaya Nakayenze scored for the reigning champions.
Halima Kembabazi and Zaina Mukalya scored for She Corporate.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo accompanied by VP Darius Mugoye, Executive members Chris Kalibala and Agnes Mugena awarded the exceling individual personalities with glittering awards and medals.
Fatuma Matovu, of She Corporate FC was voted the best goalkeeper for the 2016 FUFA Women Elite League
This was the second edition of the FUFA Women Elite league, also won by Kawempe Muslim Secondary school last year.
Awards:
Most Valuable Player: Hasfa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Best Goalkeeper: Fatuma Matovu (She Corporate FC)
Fair-play: Olila Football Club (Soroti)
Top Scorer: Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim S.S) – 23 Goals
FUFA Presidential Award: Hajji Bruhan Mugerwa -Headmaster Kawempe Muslim SS
Media (Radio): Diane Peace Bagaala (Star f.m)
Media (Print): Stephen Mayamba (Bukedde/New Vision)
Third Place play off: Gafford Ladies Vs UCU Lady Cardinals (2 p.m)
Final: Kawempe Muslim Vs She Corporates (4 p.m)
Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala (Free Entrance)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Defending champions of the FUFA Women Elite league, Kawempe Muslim Secondary school take on the She Corporates in the final at Nakivubo stadium on Sunday afternoon.
This follows the successful semi finals played on Thursday at the same stadium.
Kawempe Muslim S.S players celebrate during the semi-finals
In the semi finals, Kawempe Muslim overcame UCU Lady Cardinals 1-0 whilst the She Corporates were 2-1 winners over Gafford Ladies.
Before the final, there will be a third place play off match between Gafford Ladies and UCU Lady Cardinals.
The final will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
MAIN PHOTO: She Corporates celebrating a goal in one of the league games this season. She Corporates head into the final having conceded just one goal.
The football battle lines have been drawn for the final of the FUFA Women Elite League due on Sunday at Nakivubo Stadium.
Following Thursday’s Semifinal play offs at Nakivubo stadium, defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women FC will face a different opponent in the FUFA Women Elite League final for the second successive season.
In 2015, Kawempe won the thrilling final 3-2 against Buikwe She red Stars who had a dismal show this season.
Having edged UCU Lady Cardinals in the last four stage thanks to a Hasifah Nassuuna first half goal, Kawempe managed to set up a clash with She Corporates who defeated Gafford Ladies 2-1.
Nakalule Florence of Gafford Ladies (R) trying to tackle She Corporates’ Jackline Nassali in today’s semifinal play off match at Nakivubo stadium.
She Corporates’ goals were scored by Stella Kaliba and Cissy Nalubega while stylish Aniela Umimana netted for Gafford.
The final will be played on Sunday at 4pm.
The third place play off will kick off the day’s programme at 2pm.
L-R Kayinza Aminah, Sandra Nabweteme (Kawemppe skipper), Anna Akoyi, Mutonyi Jane, Kinavudoli Maureen (UCU captain) and Nantabo Lydia.
The National team coach Majidah Nantanda watched all the two games monitoring players she might select for the international friendly against Kenya on 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu.
Goal scorer fro Kawempe Hasifah Nassuuna vying for the ball with Phoebe Banura during the match against UCU Lady CardinalsHasifah Nassuuna applauding the fans for their support towards Kawempe after she netted the game’s only goal
All Photos taken from today’s semifinal play offs of the FWEL 2016.
Ahead of the much anticipated FUFA Women Elite League play offs ,the referees appointment committee headed by Catherine Adipo has appointed officials responsible for the upcoming play off fixtures on Thursday 23rd June 2016.
The two matches will be played at Nakivubo Stadium starting at 2 p.m.
Kawempe Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – ( Kick off: 2 p.m)
Western United 0-3 Kawempe Muslim Secondary School
Mutesa 1 University 1-1 Gafford Ladies
Gadafi Integrated 0-0 She MAK St. (Makerere University)
Teams in play offs: Kawempe, She Corporates, Gafford, UCU Lady Cardinals
Buikwe Red Stars Vs She Corporate (Walk over in favour of She Corporate)
Reigning champions Kawempe completed their league engagements in the group stages with a comfortable 3-0 win over western United in the FUFA Women Elite League on Sunday in Mbarara.
The results also guaranteed a place in the semi-final play off due on Thursday 23rd June at Nakivubo stadium.
Tracy Okiror netted a brace while reigning female player of the year Sandra Nabweteme got the other to take her tally to 23 this season in the league only.
In the other matches, Mutesa I university shared the spoils with Gafford Ladies with one all score-line whilst Gadafi Integrated and She Makerere failed to produce a clear cut winner.
The play-offs will be played at Nakivubo Stadium this Thursday.
FUFA has already announced that fans will watch the plays offs-Semifinals and Finals free of charge. Kawempe, She Corporates, Gafford and UCU Lady Cardinals are the teams that made the play offs.
Old rivals Kenya and Uganda will square off in an international friendly in women football on 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu.
The news comes as a timely development to women football in Uganda following the successful start of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015.
FUFA will release the full details of the friendly match at a press conference when the FUFA Women Elite League plays offs are completed at which the National team-Crested Cranes squad will be named by Head coach Majidah Nantanda.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has been a strong advocate of women football in the country.
‘With some support from FIFA for projects like courses aimed at helping women football development, the game has taken big strides in the country. We are proud of the ground work started by a FIFA team during the FIFA Com-Unity course in December, 2014 that culminated into the top flight league and improvement of women football’ said FUFA President Eng. Magogo.
The Head coach Majidah Nantanda said ;
‘The friendly game will be good for players’ motivation. After a tireless period of hard work in the FUFA Women Elite League, they will feel rewarded for their efforts’
Crested Cranes head coach Majidah Nantanda
One of the FIFA Instructors on women football during the FIFA Com-Unity seminar 2014 Jackie Shipanga told www.fufa.co.ug that;
‘Coaches need to have fit players when such matches come around. Fitness of players is a key component of the game nowadays. Do not under estimate Kenya. They are indeed preparing for AFCON Women to be hosted by Cameroon. As hosts of 2016 CECAFA Women, Uganda needs to get the team ready not just as hosts but also compete on the pitch’
FIFA Instructor-Namibian Jackie Shipanga talking to the media in 2014 at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.
MAIN PHOTO: Players in action of the FUFA Women Elite League. The players will get the chance to test themselves out while in the National team against foreign teams. Uganda Crested Cranes will play Kenya in Kisumu on 3rd July, 2016.
Rivals Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women Football Club and Gafford Ladies have maintained their top form as they close in on the FUFA Women Elite League play offs.
Gafford the only team to beat reigning champions Kawempe in successive league season (in 2015 and 2016) traveled to Western Uganda and defeated home side Western United 4-0. Sophie Annick Madudu scored a brace for the visitors while star player Nahimana Falone got the other. There was also an own goal by Kanyesigye Rebecca as Gafford won 4-0 against Western United.
Hasifah Nassuuna (2nd R) netted twice to take her tally to 18 this season. Nassuuna and Nabweteme have maintained their deadly partnership as they have scored a combined 40 goals in the FWEL this season so far.
Defending champions Kawempe were 5-0 comfortable winners over Makerere University’s She MAK.
Sandra Nabweteme netted two to take her tally to 22 goals while Hasifa Nasuuna also scored to make it 18 this season in the league. Nabweteme and Nassuuna have scored a combined 40 goals in the league this season so far. Favor Nambatya
MAIN PHOTO: Makerere’s Nanziri Lilian (L) trying to beat Kawempe’s Sandra Nabweteme (R) on Saturday in the FUFA Women Elite League.
FUFA Communications department has confirmed that FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojevic will address members of the media during the weekly press conference on Wednesday 8th June, 2016.
‘Both the FUFA President and Uganda Cranes coach fresh from Botswana with the National team have important communication to deliver on Wednesday’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The press conference starts at 10 O’clock in the morning and will be held in the FUFA press conference room.
