FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day 13th July 2018 at Imperial Royale in Kampala
Communications Training for Media Officers of the Uganda Premier League Clubs and National teams 16th-19th July 2018 in Njeru
FUFA has confirmed 13th July 2018 as the date for the first ever sports media engagement Day in Ugandan football.
It will be the start of the FUFA Media week that will culminate into another course for the Club Media officers in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Member Associations.
With football growing each passing day, FUFA and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a one day session at which the local soccer governing body will welcome questions from the members of the sports media on any topic about Ugandan football.
The announcement was made by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein on Wednesday morning during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
‘The FUFA Media Day will give the sports media an opportunity to learn more about the activities, systems, projects and how the game is run in the country by FUFA’ said Hussein.
‘Such sessions allow FUFA to reach out to the sports media and also create a platform for them to learn more about the institution and also ask questions’ added Hussein.
The One day FUFA Media Week will be held at Imperial Royale on Friday 13th July starting 9 O’clock in the morning.
‘Communication is important in football development and media adds value in the process. We are very much aware of the kind of support the media has extended to the sport through their balanced reports. FUFA will be heavily represented during the session to interact with the sports media on the day’
FUFA will work hand in hand with USPA to have a successful maiden FUFA Media Week.
Main Photo: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein while addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo
FT: Teso Province 1:2 Bugisu Province at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
The FUFA Drum Quarter final Fixtures
Saturday 30th June 2018
Ankole Province vs Busoga Province
Bugisu Province vs West Nile Province
Bukedi Province vs Acholi Province
Sunday 1st July 2018
Buganda Province vs Kampala Province
Bugisu recorded an emphatic and valuable win over Teso in the replay at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Sunday to join Busoga, Acholi, Buganda, Kampala, Bukedi, West Nile and Ankole in the quarter finals of the FUFA Drum.
Bugisu Captain Nicholas Wadada (L) takes on Teso Captain Godfrey Akol
Teso took the lead in the 30th Minute through Bright Stars FC enterprising right winger Opejo Kokas. Five minutes inside the second half Bugisu Captain Nicholas Wadada scored a stunning goal to equalize for the visitors while Muwada Mawejje scored the winner in the 77th Minute to give Busigsu the victory.
Teso’s Opejo celebrates after scoring the game’s opener from long range.
Teso’s Wills Otong was shown matching orders after his second booking in the 90th minute
Bugisu’s FUFA Drum leading scorer James Alitho (L) celebrates with Muwada Mawejje
As a tournament custom, Muwada Mawejje of Bugisu was named Man of the Match and was handed the sum of shillings One Hundred thousand (100,000 UGX) by the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who was also the Chief Guest representing the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Muwada Mawejje (R) of Bugisu recieves MoTM cash prize from the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius MugoyeTeso Province Starting XI against Bugisu Province.Match officials and Captains in a photo moment before kickoff. L-R Kasibante Julius (2nd Assistant Referee), Akol Godfrey (Teso Captain), Byamukama Fred (4th Official) , Ronnie Kalema (Match Commissioner), Rajab Bakasambe (Referee), Nichoals Wadada (Bugisu Captain) and Kakembo Samuel (1st Assistant Referee).
Main Photo: Bugisu Province starting XI against Teso.
UCU Lady Cardinals emerged Winners of the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup after defeating She Corporates in the final played at Kabwohe playground in Sheema district on Saturday.
The Mukono based side registered a 2-0 victory over rivals She Corporates to clinch the second edition of the knockout tournament.
Mercy Nabulobi and Hasifah Nassuuna scored a goal each in the second half to help UCU Lady Cardinals earn their first major title in FUFA Competitions.
The game witnessed either side get a share of chances but they lacked cutting edge with the opening 45 minutes ending goalless.
She Corporates Goalkeeper Fatumah Matovu makes a save during the final
Five minutes into the game, Nassuna came close after winning possession from defender Memory Nampijja but her effort sailed wide.
UCU skipper Maureen Kinavudori also had an opportunity five minutes later following a goal melee but goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu was quick to save.
Action in the 2018 FUFA Women Cup between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates.
The University side kept surging forward and at the hour mark, midfielder Ruth Penninah Akuku had to clear off the line to deny Nassiuna with goalkeeper Matovu already beaten.
On the other hand, She Corporates too had a couple of chances through Alice Kalimba and Dorothy Nakato but failed to breakthrough.
In the second half, UCU Lady Cardinals stepped up their efforts and broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute.
Nabulobi’s free kick from the left side of the pitch went straight into the back of the net to help UCU get the lead.
Despite stepping up efforts to search for an equalizer, She Corporates fell short and it was UCU Lady Cardinals that doubled their lead through Nassuuna with seven minutes to play.
Jackie Nakasi dribbled past defender Nampijja before setting up Nassuuna at the edge of the box. The latter did no mistake to curl home.
Nassuuna later received the Winners’ trophy on behalf of her captain Kinavudori who was in deep pain following injury on her right leg tgat affected her ankle and knee.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye was the Guest of Honour at the game.
The other dignitaries that watched the game included; Hamid Juma, a FUFA executive member from Kampala region Mutaka Sseka Chairman Western Region GA Chairman, Chris Kalibala another FUFA Executive member, Margaret Kubingi Chairperson UWFA and National team Crested Cranes coach Faridah Bulega among others.
Individual Awards:
UCU captain Maureen Kinavudori was named the Most Valuable Player while Ruth Aturo emerged the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
UCU captain Maureen Kinavudori receives the Most Valuable Player accolade from Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega
Bugiri Town View striker Sharuwa Nakayima finished as the top scorer with four goals.
The FUFA Fair play award also went to Bugiri Town View for getting the least bookings.
Bugiri Town View Official Kabanda Sadik (L) receives the Fair play Accolade from Western Region Football Association Chairman Sseka Mutaka
Olila Women FC from Soroti district won the inaugural edition last year defeating Gafford Ladies in the final played at Madibira grounds in Busia.
The match officials with the assessor Rosebell Rwamuyamba (in suit) after officiating at the 2018 FUFA Women’s Cup
The winners will get 3M shillings, runners up 2m while the semi-finalists 1m each.
The Individual award winners each gets UGX 100,000 while the Fair play team of the year takes UGX 200,000.
The FUFA Referees standing Committee has appointed officials for the two important matches due this weekend.
The FUFA Women’s Cup final and Masaza Cup opening match will be played on Saturday 23rd June 2018 but in different parts of the country.
The FUFA Women’s Cup final between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates will be played at Kabwohe Grounds, Sheema District. It will be handled by FIFA female referees.
The Masaza Cup opener between Gomba and Buwekula will be played in Kabulasoke where the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will grace the occasion as Chief Guest.
The Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema confirmed the appointments.
‘The appointments have been made according to Art.18 par.1 of the FUFA Statutes and as required by FIFA. We are glad that such torunaments help our referees gain more experience’
‘Matters in relation to referees, disciplinary issues, anti-doping, club licensing and player registration (ITCs) shall remain under the exclusive jurisdiction of FUFA’
The match officials are;
FUFA Women’s Cup final: UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporates
Shamirah Nabadda-Referee
Nantabo Lydia Wanyama-Assistant Referee 1
Nakitto Marex Nkumbi-Assistant Referee 2
Ssemambo Aisa Nabikko-4th official
Referees Assessor-Margaret Kubingi
Masaza Cup opener: Gomba vs Buwekula
Kirangwa Ronaldie -Referee
Mulindwa Hakim -Assistant Referee 1
Lusambya Solomon -Assistant Referee 2
Mpanga Ali -4th official
Referees Assessor- Tomusange Ali
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the FUFA Women’s Cup final on Saturday 23rd June 2018 in Kabwohe.
The coaches of two teams in the final of the FUFA Women’s Cup UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates have promised great football come this Saturday in Sheema at Kabwohe Grounds.
The tacticians addressed the media at FUFA House during the pre-match press conference organized by FUFA ahead of the clash on 23rd June 2018.
The FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu applauded both Coaches for reaching the final.
‘FUFA will continue to support women football in the country’ said Mandu.
L-R She Corprotes coach Ali Zinda and FUFA Deputy CEO Mr. Humphrey Mandu during the Press conference
‘I congratulate the finalists UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporates for reaching this far. It’s not an easy journey. I applaud the coaches for a great job done with their Clubs and promoting women football. FUFA has been one of the institutions in Africa that has given ladies opportunity to express their talents and hope they will showcase great football while in Kabwohe’ added Mandu.
L-R She Corporate coach Ali Zinda, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, UCU Lady Cardinals’ coach Peter Frank Ssebulime and Captain Maureen Kinavudoli standing alongside with the FUFA Women’s Cup to be contested for on Saturday.
However, during the conference both Coaches promised to showcase entertaining football in the final.
‘I’m happy to be in the final. We are ready to entertain the people of Western Uganda our brand of football. We have been training very hard for the final and we are well prepared’ said UCU Lady Cardinals coach Ssebulime
‘I also thank FUFA for the efforts towards supporting Women Football in Uganda and empowering the girl-child through football. We are very ready and excited to be in the final and I think we are going to win the Cup’ added Ssebulime.
UCU Lady Cardinals Coach Peter Frank Ssebulime
‘Our goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu is having a slight injury but we will test her fitness before the final. We are confident of a good game on Saturday and we have an edge over our opponents’ revealed She Corporates Coach Zinda
She Corporates Coach Ali Zinda
‘It will not be a hard game for us because we have prepared alot and we are ready for our opponents in the final’ UCU Lady Cardinals Captain Kinavudori Maureen sent out a warning to her team’s opponents.
UCU Lady Cardinals Captain Kinavudori Maureen addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House.
UCU Lady Cardinals defeated ousted Cup holders Olila Women team in the Semifinals by 2-1 to reach the final while She Corporates eliminated Mutesa I Royal University Women team in the Semifinals via kicks from the penalty mark after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Both teams are making their maiden appearance in the final of the FUFA Women’s Cup.
UCU’s Road to the final
Gafford Ladies 0-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
Western United 0-4 UCU Lady Cardinals
UCU Lady Cardinals 2- 1 Olila Women FC
She Corporate’s Road to Final
She Corporates 2-1 Isra
Kawempe Muslim WFC 0 (4)-0 (5) She Corporates
Mutesa I Royal 1 (4)- 1(5) She Corporates
Main Photo: L-R Smartly dressed coaches of She Corporates Ali Zinda and UCU Lady Cardinals Peter Frank Ssebulime pause for a photo with the FUFA Women’s Cup on Wednesday at FUFA House.
Former English Premier League players Emmanuel Eboue of Ivory Coast and Senegalese Ibrahima Sonko could not hide their surprises in seeing how organized Federation of Uganda Football Associations is.
Eboue who had huge following of fans in Uganda during his hey days at Arsenal FC and Sonko who, played for Portsmouth, Reading, Hull City and Stoke City among other clubs had a guided tour of FUFA Headquarters in Mengo on Wednesday morning.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
With the help of FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein the former players were briefly hosted in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm the-federation’s radio.
Both Eboue and Sonko also accepted accolades that FUFA offered them in recognition of their visit to the country as well as a sign of encouragement for the younger generation to consider football seriously.
‘I’m happy to be in Uganda, this is my second time to be here, I have liked the way you have treated us, all people are welcoming us, I thank the federation for hosting us today, it’s really a great moment.’ Ibrahima Sonko
Ibrahima Sonko while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
‘Thank you for welcoming us here, we came for Charity but we are very grateful to be recognised by the federation,anything you want us to get involved by the time we are here, we shall be ready.’ Emmanuel Eboue
Emmanuel Eboue while addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo
Eboue and Sonko played international football with their respective national teams during their active days.
‘It is important to host people like you. It is just a testimony of what FUFA is doing. We pride in football development and so please you are welcome to FUFA’ Mr. Mandu said.
Eboue and Ibrahima photo moment
Eboue and Sonko are on a month long charity work in Uganda courtesy of Uganda Revenue Authority football club and betting company Bungabet.
Eboue and Sonko were accompanied by URA FC Head of Marketing and Communications Nakayenga Bridget.
URA FC Head of Marketing and Communications Nakayenga Bridget.
Vipers Junior Team has clinched the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors League championship a Championship which is for players Under 18 years that was started in 2015.
This followed a 0-1 victory in the final over Onduparaka Junior Team at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala on Tuesday, 19th June 2018.
Sula Mpanga’s lone strike two minutes inside the second half of the well attended game led Vipers SC JT to the victory.
Vipers defended gallantly following offensive threats from Iddi Abdul Wahid, Anthony Kent, Salim Abdallah and Abdul Shakur of Onduparaka Junior team.
Onduparaka’s Silas Draku was sent off in the closing stages of the game for unsporting conduct.
Sula Mpanga, the goal hero shoots during the final at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on TuesdayVipers’ gifted left footed Ivan Asaba in action against Onduparaka Junior Team during the final
This is the second time that Vipers Junior Team are champions of this league after the 2015/16 triumph. The final was attended by FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Executive Committee member Chris Kalibala, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Onduparaka Patron Hon. Bernard Atiku, FUFA Delegates, coaches, Airtel Uganda Brand and Strategy Manager Noela Byuma among others.
Vipers Junior Team earned Shs. 5M as prize money and Onduparaka Junior Team was rewarded with Shs 2M.
Vipers’ Moses Bakabulindi was named MVP, KCCA’s Sadat Anaku finished with 26 goals to take the top scorers’ gong, Joram Nsubuga (KCCA) was best goalkeeper and Ronald Ssali was best coach.
Meanwhile, Kirinya-Jinja S.S Junior Team earned the fair play team award.
Meanwhile, Airtel presented a cheque of UGX 55 Millions towards the FUFA Juniors League for the just concluded season. The financial support is part of the deal renewed four deal between Airtel and FUFA last year as the FUFA Juniors League was a beneficiary project undertaken by Airtel.
Airtel’s Byuma handed over the dummy cheque moments after the final at Lugogo.
Airtel Uganda Brand and Strategy Manager Noela Byuma hands over the dummy cheque to FUFA officials as partners of the FUFA Juniors League
Team Line Ups:
Vipers SC Junior Team Starting XI:
Mutwalibu Magolofa (G.K), Azizi Abdu Kayondo, Reagan Kasumba, Thomas Kakaire, Moses Bakabulindi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Sula Mpanga, Ivan Ashaba, Gerald Kirya, Andrew Kirunda, Alex Kizito
Subs:
Sadat Mugenyi, Benjamin Nazar, Hope Aganyira, Travis Mutyaba, Derrick Kato, Pius Ssonko, Vicent Chandiga
Head coach: Ronald Ssali
Onduparaka FC Junior Team Starting XI:
Safi Apangu (G.K), John Rogers, Francis Econi (Captain), Muhamed Rasul, Taban Wijo, Farouk Edema, Silas Draku, Iddi Abdul Wahid, Anthony Kent, Salim Abdallah, Abdul Shakur
Subs:
Gilbert Yamandu, Bida Bare, Jimmy Piriyo, Gabriel Matata, Right Najib, Clement Taban
Head coach: Morrish Adiga
The match officials who handled the final with the FUFA Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa Wesonga (L)
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Lucky Razake Kasalirwe
1st Assistant Referee: Ashiraf Magoola
2nd Assistant Referee: Ashiraf Kakaire
Fourth Official: Zamuyat Kawala
Match Commissioner: Egesa Wesonge
vipers’ Moses Bakkabulindi with the MVP accolade
Individual Awards:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Moses Bakabulindi (Vipers Junior Team)
Top Scorer: Sadat Anaku (KCCA Soccer Academy) – 26 Goals
Vipers CEO Mr. Peter Lwanga appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation this morning and the controversy of their game against BUL in Jinja took centre stage.
BUL’s petition against Vipers for playing without presenting players’ licenses came up and Lwanga admitted having reported to Jinja CPS about their missing licenses just an hour to kickoff. This was contrary to the permissible period of four hours before kickoff.
“The regulations require four hours but we realised we had forgotten our licenses just an hour to the game and we had to report. That’s the plain truth. By the time we got soft copies it was halftime and I couldn’t access the match officials. Pictures of our players were taken. Our players were all eligible,” Lwanga argued.
The Disciplinary Committee chaired by Mr. Deo Mutabazi dismissed the BUL petition.
Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation during Monday’s session with Vipers SC CEO
When Mutabazi appeared before the commission last week, the said Police report which did not indicate the time of reporting, was presented. However, Lwanga said he simply presented a Police reference number to the officials and was not unaware of any Vipers official picking the Police report from Jinja.
The commission chaired by the vice chairman SSP Muzafaru Zirabamuzale, has summoned Mutabazi to provide more information on this matter.
The Vipers CEO, like other clubs, also complained that his team was a victim of biased officiation– citing matches against BUL and Jinja-Kirinya.
Vipers CEO Mr. Peter Lwanga before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation
KCCA FC Chairman Mr.Aggrey Ashaba, Mutabazi and Bright Stars CEO Mathias Mugwanya with his coaches will appear on Tuesday, June 19th.
Stakeholders and any person(s) willing to share information away from IVY’s Hotel where the commission sits, should contact us by WhatsApp/Text on ±256757172863 Email: commission@fufa.co.ug.
Following action on match Day 6 on Sunday that also brought an end to the group stage fixtures, the FUFA Drum is now headed to the Quarterfinals.
7 out of 8 teams are already in the first knock stage of the Competition to be played on the home and away basis set for 30th June and 1st July for the 1st leg while 7thand 8th reserved for the return leg outings.
However on Sunday, the inaugural tournament recorded an interrupted match between Teso Province and Bugisu Province in Katakwi as fans walked on to the pitch in the 75th minute with the score still 0-0.
The FUFA Drum Committee and FUFA Competitions Committee will pronounce itself based on reports from the match officials which will be presented to the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel headed by Deo Mutabazi.
The teams in the Quarterfinals so far are: Kampala, Bukedi, Busoga, West Nile, Ankole, Acholi and Buganda
Quarterfinals (Home and Away) 1st Leg
Q1 Saturday 30th June: To be determined after Teso vs Bugisu match
Q2 Saturday 30th June: To be determined after Teso vs Bugisu match
Q3 Sunday 1st July: Bukedi vs Acholi
Q 4Sunday 1st July: Buganda vs Kampala
Teso Province team has Emma Okwi and Denis Onyango in their starting line up. They needed to win against Bugisu to progress, unfortunately the match never ended.
Quarterfinals 2nd Leg to be played on 7th and 8th July.
One Hundred Million Shillings (100M) has been staked by FUFA in cash Prizes for the tournament Selected games of the Match Day 5 and 6 were sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board to a tune of 75M Shillings.
MAIN PHOTO: Ankole Province fans join two goal hero Paul Mucureezi to cerebrate his winner against West Nile in Ntungamo. Ankole won 3-2 to set up a quarterfianl berth with Busoga.
Teso 0-0 Bugisu in Katakwi (Abandoned in 75th minute, awaiting match referee’s report)
Group B:
Lango 2-0 Kigezi
*Man of the Match: Bronson Sserumira Nsubuga (Lango)
Buganda 1-0 Acholi – Bishop S.S, Mukono
*Man of the Match: Felix Okot (Acholi)
Group C:
Bukedi 2-0 Rwenzori
*Man of the Match: David Owori (Bukedi)
Bunyoro 1-0 Kampala
*Man of the Match: Jamal Kiyimba (Bunyoro, Goalkeeper)
Group D:
Karamoja 0-0 Tooro
*Man of the Match: Rajab Kajoba (Karamoja, Goalkeeper)
Ankole 3-2 West Nile
*Man of the match: Paul Mucureezi (Ankole)
Celebrations for Bukedi after scoring one of the goals against Rwenzori in Pallisa
The group stage level of the inaugural FUFA Drum competition had 7 out of 8 matches played to completion while one match in Katakwi between Teso and Bugisu was abandoned when fans entered the pitch with teh score at 0-0 in the 75th minute.
There were smiles and definitely tears at most venues as the Provinces fought for the remaining slots to the knock out stage.
In group A, Busoga qualified as the top placed team with 13 points. Busoga climaxed in clinical fashion winning 4-0 against visiting Sebei at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ Anthony Mayanja, opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Richard Wandyaka of BUL F.C doubled the scores seven minutes to the half time break. Hamis Tibita scored the other two goals in the 55th and 82nd minutes to complete the rout.
Tibita was named man of the match for his wonderful display, a reward that also comes with Shs. 100,000/ from FUFA.
Hamis Tibita (left) receives the man of the match award from FUFA Drum Committee Member Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo
The match between Teso and Bugisu prematurely aborted in the 75th minute due to crowd trouble in Katakwi.
The organizing committee therefore will make a ruling after studying the match referee’s report. It aborted at 0-0. Uganda Cranes stars Goalkeeper Denis Onyango and Emma Okwi played in attack for Teso.
Buganda edged visiting Acholi 1-0 in group B at the Mukono Bishops play ground.
Onduparaka FC goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato scored the lone goal on the day, a well converted penalty.Norbert Mao hands over Man of the Match Accolade and an envelope of cash to Acholi’s Felix Okot
Lango’s Dickens Okwir in action against Kigezi
At the Uganda Technical College in Lira, Lango defeated Kigezi 2-0. Ivan Oree and KCCA FC yungster Allan Okello scored for Lango. Bronson Sserumira Nsubuga of Lango was named Man of the match. Both Lango and Kigezi fialed qualify to the knock out stage.
In group C, Bukedi smiled to a 2-0 home win at the Pallisa Hospital play ground. David Owori and Jackson Komakech were o target for Bukedi.
Salim Jamal in action for Bukedi. He came on as a substitute for his team that started the competition with a loss to Kampala but ended on a high with 2 successive wins.
Bunyoro overcame Kampala 1-0 in Masindi. Jackson Komakech’s 76th minute goal won the game as Kampala suffered their second successive loss of the competition. Goalkkeeper Jamal Kiyimba of Bunyoro was named Man of the Match.
Karamoja and Tooro settled for a goal-less draw in a group D encounter played at the Boma play ground in Moroto.
Karamoja goalkeeper Rajab Kajoba was the best player on the day after making numerous saves including a penalty kick.
Excited Acholi fans enjoy a moment during their game with Buganda at Mukono Bishops S.S play ground
In a five goal thriller, Ankole recovered from two goals down to to see off West Nile 3-2 at the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo district.
Alfred Leku of Express FC and Fred Amaku of K-Jinja SS had scored for West Nile in the 12th and 21st minutes respectively. KCCA FC player Paul Mucureezi grabbed a brace in the 49th and 79th minutes with Lameck Ebong getting the other goal for the home in 10 minutes into the second half.
Mucureezi was named man of the match as he received the award from his father Rev Canon Jonathan Bwanahoro.
‘I dedicate this award to my father. I wish him a happy Fathers’ Day. It was a perfect present for him’ said Mucureezi after the match.
David Owori receives his man of the match accolade from FUFA Drum member Livingstone Lajani
The tournament is sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board (Match Day 5 and 6) played under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’
All match day 6 Results
The Quarter-final matches to be played on home and away basis are set for the weekend of 30th June and 1st July 2018.
The final matches of the group stages of the FUFA Drum have all been moved to Sunday 17th June 2018. With the stakes high and the Eid El Fitri Day yet to be confirmed, the organizing committee of the FUFA Drum has decided to effect the changes in schedule of some of the matches due this weekend.
‘We have made the changes in a bid not to interrupt with any public holiday celebrations since we have our Muslim brothers and sisters who are likely to celebrate Eid El Fitri on one of the days that has been designated for matches’ said FUFA Drum Chairman Rogers Byamukama.
The changes will not affect the appointments that had been made for the matches.
Table Standings and how the pairings of the Quarterfinals and Semifinals draw was conducted last year at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Mutesaa I Royal University 1(4)-1(5) She Corporate
Final 23rd June, 2018 at Kabwohe, Bushenyi: UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporate
Kenyan import Maureen Kinavudori and Esther Kadondi netted a goal each in the first half for UCU Lady Cardinals to send Holders Olila Women FC out of the FUFA Women’s cup.
Amoding Siporosa (8) of Olila Women’s FC taking on Mercy Nabulobi (3) of UCU Lady Cardinals
It was perfect revenge for UCU Lady Cardinals who were ejected from the competition last year by Olila at this stage.
It is the first time UCU are reaching the final of the competition played on a knock out basis that was started last year.
Norah Alupo got the consolation for the ousted Olila. The match was played at UCU Campus in Mukono on Wednesday afternoon.
She Corporate joins UCU in Finals
She Corporate joined Uganda Christian University Cardinals in the final after eliminating Mutesa I Royal University at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Namubiru Noeline scored an early goal in the 5th minute to give the visitors a lead but Habiba Nakayobyo leveled matters towards the end of halftime to bring the hosts back to the game.
Habiba Nakayobyo scores for Muteesa
Regular time wasn’t enough to separate the two sides thus the winner was decided on kicks from the penalty mark.
She Corporate’s custodian Fatumah Matovu exhibited great skills by stopping two of Mutesa’s kicks taken by Favour Nambatya and Margaret Namirimu.
Matovu converted the last kick to send her team to the maiden final.
Noeline Namiiro, Alice Kalimba, Penina Akuku, Sarah Namulindwa also converted for She Corporate with Florence Imanizabayo missing while Margaret Birabwa, Sharifah Naiga, Elizabeth Nakigozi and Najembe Precious successfully negotiated their kicks for Muteesa I Royal University.
The final will be played in Bushenyi at Kabwohe grounds on 23rd June, 2018.
MAIN PHOTO: UCU Lady Cardinals’ Hasifah Nassuuna with the ball in the game against Olila Women FC on Wednesday in Mukono.
The Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation has heard no kind word about match officials apart from M/s Shamilah Nabada.
The majority of Uganda Premier League clubs testified that the new bread of referees were more impartial, singling out Nabada as particularly outstanding.
The 23-year-old Nabadda who switched from a player to a referee in 2014, already dons a FIFA badge. She turned in an impressive performance when she was in charge of the South Africa vs Lesotho match recently.
She acknowledged that the atmosphere at big games may intimidate referees but she sticks to the rules of the game. Nabadda deliberately makes it difficult for people to even consider compromising her by maintaining a no nonsense approach to work.
The Commission headed by Rt.Hon. Dan Kideda counselled Nabada to remain focussed in an environment of people with questionable integrity.
FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egessa, who made a second appearance, revealed that they were gradually phasing out old referees from the Juniors League as the Referees Development Programme gains ground.
Egessa cited inadequate security, referees turning down matches and integrity of some individuals as some of the challenges affecting officiation.
The commission resumes on Monday, 18th June.
Hon. Kidega appealed to stakeholders and any person willing to share information away from IVY’s Hotel where the commission sits to contact us by WhatsApp/Text on ±256757172863 Email: commission@fufa.co.ug.
MAIN PHOTO:Referee Shamilah Nabadda appearing before the Commission of inquiry into football at Ivy’s Hotel on Thursday 14th June 2018.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo says that democracy dictated during the voting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts.
The exercise was conducted on Wednesday in Russia. FUFA was represented by its President, 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and CEO Edgar Watson.
During the voting, FUFA President cast the ballot in favour of Morocco who were up against a joint bid that had USA, Canada and Mexico.
The 68th FIFA Congress convened in Moscow and designated the three countries as the hosts of football’s most prestigious tournament, which by then will have 48 teams.
The United Bid received 134 of 200 votes cast while Morocco tallied 65 votes. One single Member Association voted not to choose either of the two bids.
In a short message on his official Facebook and Twitters accounts, the FUFA President posted;
‘We voted for Africa (Morocco) 65 and lost the vote to United Bid 132 (US, Mexico, Canada). Congratulations to the US, Mexico and Canada’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino with officials of the Joint Bid that won the rights for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.
How FAs voted
On the eve of the Elections, FUFA President and FUFA CEO led CAF to a glorious moment in the FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament in Russia.
The CAF Team was captained by Zambain football legend Kalusha Bwalya. CAF team beat OCeania Football Confederation 5-4 on kicks from the penalty mark after a 1-1 draw.
The winners were presented with medals and a trophy.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (Yellow) with former France and Manchester United FC player Mikael Sylvestre in RussiaCAF Team-Winners of the FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament in Russia.FUFA President with CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.FUFA President with FIFA President InfantinoFUFA President holding the the FIFA Congress Delegation Football Tournament Trophy.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda trio at the FIFA Congress in Russia L-R Justus Mugsha (VP), Eng. Moses Magogo (President) and Edgar Watson (CEO).
Maroons Head Coach Asaph Mwebaze appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation this morning and delivered an insightful submission on both the Azam Uganda Premier League and the Big League.
Mwebaze who was accompanied by his CEO, like other clubs, added his voilce to the outcry about dubious match officiation.
Mwebaze observed that Maroons had got only a single penalty the entire season and drawn 14 matches because biased referees denied his team scoring opportunities.
He pointed out that club chairmen were prime suspects in the vice of compromising match officials. He called for the professionalization of referees in the Premier League so they concentrate on ‘refereeing’ as a full time job.
Maroons FC Coach Asaph Mwebaze appearing before the Commission of Inquiry into football officiation at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga on Wednesday June 13th 2018.
Mwebaze suggested that referees should not be assigned games in their communities, citing a case where he found a match official marking the field in Lira and later on appeared as a referee for the same game.
He pointed out that referees succumbed to intimidation at grounds where there are “no off-side calls for the home teams’.
Mwebaze observed that a high percentage of penalties, most of which were controversial, were awarded upcountry where matches were not televised, he hailed junior and female referees for being largely impartial and their mistakes were genuine.
Earlier on, outgoing SC Villa CEO Valie Mugwanya and Head Coach Wasswa Bbosa made their submission to the commission. As expected they also decried poor officiation.
Mugwanya suggested that to clean up the game, club Chairmen and the referees leadership should be probed thoroughly.
He queried match officials’ allegiance to the past and present football political leadership.
Tomorrow Vipers SC CEO Peter Lwanga and Referees Manager Samuel Egesa will appear.
MAIN PHOTO:L-R-SCVilla’s Valley Mugwanya and Coach Wasswa Bbosa appearing before the Commission of Inquiry into football officiation at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga on Wednesday June 13th 2018.
Mbarara City F.C that has been widely accused of benefiting from dubious officiation appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Football Officiation this Tuesday morning.
Mr. Fred Mugalu the CEO of Mbarara City, who was accompanied by Head Coach Sam Kawalya denied allegations that most of their home games, especially in the second round of the Azam Uganda Premier League, were characterised by biased officiation.
Without explaining, Mugalu laughed hard when they put it to him that Express F.C was among seven clubs that had named Mbarara City as a beneficiary of biased officiation.
‘ You mean even Express came here and complained about us. Express also complained?,’Mugalu wondered.Mugalu
He also argued that like other clubs, they had also suffered poor officiation by being denied obvious penalties and players getting questionable bookings.
Mugalu continued to admit that an assistant referee who disallowed KCCA’s goal against Mbarara erred.
L-R Mbarara City FC Chief Executive Officer Fred Mugalu and Coach Sam Kawalya appearing before the Inquiry into football officiation committed at IVY’s Hotel on Tuesday 12th June 2018.
The commission observed that the fact that five of the seven goals netted by Mbarara top scorer were through penalties, rises eyebrows.
Mugalu vehemently denied that they had influenced biased officiation at Kakyeka Stadium. Kawalya and Mugalu responded to numerous allegations against their club.
Earlier, UPDF F.C CEO Martin Juuko and PRO Edmund Kintu attributed their relegation to poor officiation.
Juuko revealed that UPDF still had pending appeals with the federation.
He noted that UPDF was not in the league to simply to play football but for public relations and would like to see a clean game.
He advised UPL to record videos of all matches and review referees performances.
Tomorrow Wednesday, June 13th, Villa and Maroons CEOs will appear before the commission at IVY’s Hotel.
MAIN PHOTO:UPDF FC Chief Executive Officer Junju Hamza appearing before the Inquiry into football officiation committed at IVY’s Hotel on Tuesday 12th June 2018.
L-R Loard Mayor Elias Lukwago, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Ajuri County MP Hamson Obua during the Stanbic Uganda Cup Final at Emokori Grounds in Bukedea on Saturday 9th June 2018.
On Saturday June 9th, famed Ugandan soccer clubs, Vipers SC and KCCA FC faced-off in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Final at Emokori Grounds in Bukedea.
Not only the fans were in Bukedea, but politicians as well were in attendance. Key among them included; Ajuri Constituency Member of Parliament, Hamson Obua who was the Guest of honor on behalf of the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga.
The others included; Hon. Anita Among, Member of Parliament for Bukedea Municipality, Peter Ogwang, the Member of Parliament for Usuk County and the Lord Mayor of Kampala City, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago who is also the club Patron. FUFA Executive Committee Members Rogers Byamukama, Hamid Juma, Kalyebala Mukidi, Rasoul Ariga, Issa Magoola, Agnes Mugena and Hajji Abdul Lukooya were in attendance-some as members of the Committees that organsied the final.
Ex internationals too graced the occasion and witnessed as the action unfolded. Hakim Magumba, Simeon Massa, Sadiq Wassa,Alex Isabirye and Paul Mukatabala were some of the former footballers that watched the game.
Uganda Cranes players Emmanuel Okwi and Captain Dennis Onyango watched the game as well.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup final lived the billing of many people that were in Bukedea and those that followed the game on different media platforms.
KCCA captain Timothy Awany heads away the ball during an aerial contest at Emokori play ground, Bukedea
Bukedea looked glorious in the sunshine on Saturday as Vipers SC and KCCA FC fans, who descended to Emokori Grounds, had a great day out.
The fans inside Emokori Grounds were loud, with better organisation making a difference following positive communication between fans and the clubs.
From the hype, to the end action on pitch coupled with the wild celebrations at the final whistle, the mood at Emokori grounds produced a sense of a final in every sense of the word.
Vocal supporters stood together, while stick flags were all over in Red and Yellow colors being raised by the fans.
KCCA FC captured the Cup by winning the game 0-1 on the strength of a sole goal from Julius Poloto in the 42nd minute.
The win marked KCCAFC’s second consecutive Uganda Cup in two years and cemented the legacy of head Coach Mike Mutebi, as he is now one of the most successful Coaches in the history of the competition.
Match review:
Both teams started with style and vigour. Vipers SC created a few chances when Karisa Milton missed a shot and Tadeo Lwanga close range shot was saved by KCCA FC shotstopper Charles Lukwago.
KCCA FC’s Allan Okello’s cross found a well-positioned Julius Poloto to head it into the back of the net. Taht reminded many fans of schools football of how both Okello and Poloto used to terrorise fellow students on the pitch while at Kibuli SS.
Vipers head Coach Miguel Da Costa threw everything at KCCA FC by bringing on Brian Nkuubi, Striker Steven Mukwala and Pius Wangi, but couldn’t find an equaliser for Vipers SC. However Lukwago was forced to make a superb save 5 minutes to the end of the game.
Different roles in the final Alan Okello of KCCA FC (L) and Tadeo Lwanga of Vipers SC (R) at Emokori Grounds in Bukedea on Saturday 9th June 2018.
The Competition:
The Stanbic Uganda Cup is the second most prestigious competition in Uganda football.
It is played on a knock out basis. This annual competition is open for non league sides, registered clubs playing in all the five football divisions of the Federation Of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
It was first held in 1971, Coffee FC was the champion beating rivals Simba FC (Army FC) by 2:1 in the Final.
This season 2017/2018 was the 44th edition, it began with regional preliminary rounds where 22 Clubs qualified for the round of 64.
The 22 Clubs from regional level joined the 16 Azam Uganda Premier League clubs and 26 from the FUFA Big League to make up the figure of 64 teams.
Express FC and KCCA FC have won the most trophies with 10 each since 1971. SC Villa follows with 9.
KCCA FC has reached the most final with 17 times.
The magnitude of the event makes it highly entertaining and enjoying because of its massive country reach since the final is rotated across different places of the Country since 2013 on a regional basis.
The winner of the competition represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Awards:
KCCA FC players walked away with all the Individual awards in this season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Allan Okello was named Most Valuable Player (MVP), his counterpart Patrick Kaddu took the top scorer Award with 6 goals whereas goalkeeper Charles Lukwago received the Golden Glove award from legendary goalkeeper Cranes Denis Onyango and Sadik Wassa.
KCCA FC goalkeeper Charles Lukwago was rewarded as best goalkeeper. He was awarded by Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango and former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa. Stanbic Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi (in blue and head gear) also presented the individual awards to the winners. All Individual winners also got a Hi Sense TV set each. MVP Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/18 season Allan Okello of KCCA FC (L) receives his accolade from Hakim Magumba and Ayub Balyejusa at Emokori Grounds Bukedea on Sturday June 9th 2018. Stanbic Uganda Cup top scorer Patrick Kaddu recieves his Hi-Sense Television set from former Uganda Cranes striker Alex Isabirye and current Uganda Cranes forward Emmanuel Arnold Okwi
Sponsorship:
Uganda’s Leading Banking Company “Stanbic Bank Uganda” are the main Sponsors of the Uganda Cup.
The Sponsorship has run for the first season since it was unveiled on Tuesday 13th February 2018 at the Head Offices of Stanbic Bank Uganda in Nakasero.
Stanbic Bank Uganda and FUFA signed a one year renewable contract of Sh.300M.
110 M in Cash Prizes;
The winner KCCA FC bagged Sh.30M while the runners up Vipers SC took Sh.20M, the other teams that were eliminated in the semifinals received Sh.10M each, and the quarter finalists Sh.5M each. Each team in the final was given 10M to prepare for the match.
Sponsor’s Message:
‘Fans should continue supporting their teams and the Uganda Cup. It is so special having such fans from all parts of the Country in Bukeadea.’
‘Many fans in Bukedea and the surrounding areas got the chance to watch two biggest Clubs playing in a Cup final. I think it was a fantastic game with the best entertainment’
‘This is our first year of sponsorship for the Uganda Cup. We are ready to continue supporting the tournament and we want to make it the best brand of football all our focus in this game is here’ said Daniel Ogong Stanbic Bank Uganda Head of Marketing and Communications.
The Chief Guest:
‘I thank FUFA for deciding to have the final of Stanbic Uganda Cup here in Bukedea. It has not only inspired the sports community but also added to the business community in Bukedea and places around’ ‘It’s a big step in having our people together and feel the joy of football from fans across the Country’ said MP Hamson Obua.
The Fans:
‘I’m glad I have enjoyed watching the best players in the Country at Emokori it is wonderful. I have watched Dan Serunkuma, Allan Okello, Milton Karisa and others, I thank FUFA for giving us the chance to host the final” noted a football fan-Pius Akajwai from Atutur village.
‘We were expecting our team to win, as a fan of KCCA FC i’m not surprised we have won the Cup, we are the best team in Uganda no doubt about it.’ said Faisal Musoke KCCA FC fan.
‘Our players tried their best but things did not go as wished. They had many chances to score but that’s football, there is always one Cup winner and that is KCCA FC today. The organisations has been good and the officiation has been better, i can’t complain on any thing.’ Kasozi Joseph Vipers SC fan
KCCA FC fans celebrating after winning the 2017/2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup at Emokori Grounds in Bukedea on Saturday June 9th 2018. Goalkeeper Lukwago enjoys a moment being lifted aloft high by the fans. KCCA FC fans celebrating after their team won the 2017/2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup at Emokori Grounds.
‘Today’s game has been a blessing especially to us as the community upcountry. When the games are centralised in Kampala we don’t feel them or being part of the football community, but when it’s brought down here it’s good and special for us and the game of football.’
‘We have been trying to build talent here. It has inspired our young footballers who had watched National team players in the final.
‘What FUFA and Stanbic has done at the local level in preparing the final . I think it is an eye opener to other organisations and the entire Country’ Nelson Okau Assistant DFA Chairman Bukedea.
Prior to the game, FUFA fulfilled it’s commitment of Corporate Social Responsibility by delivering the clothes donated by football fans and different institutions to Kumi Church of Uganda.
Donations collected during the FUFA CSR activity attached to the Stanbic Uganda cup were delivered on Saturday.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo commended each individual, institutions and corporate companies for responding positively and giving generously towards the just concluded FUFA CSR campaign that was attached to the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The campaign geared at supporting communities through football involved collecting clothes for two months since April that were on Saturday morning handed over to the leadership of St Paul’s Church in Kumi.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo delivering his speech at St Paul’s Church in Kumi
‘We looked around for an organization we can partner with in this area and we thought the church was the best we could deal with and if we delivered such items to them then they could reach to the people.’ The President noted as he handed over the items
‘We came here in April and we promised them that we would be back in June with these items. As a federation we deliver what we promise and walk our talk so when we promised we are back and the items we collected have been delivered to the church.
As FUFA we have been engaging different individuals, corporate people, celebrities and all Ugandans with the heart to give. We think that football is more than the corner kicks and goals but can change the lives of the people though it may not be direct but can create aspirations of getting better especially to the children who are getting in contact with football and we are very excited with the kind of reception we have received.’
Asige Tom Bosco the chairperson of theChristians at St Paul’s Church commended FUFA, its partners and the football community at large for the good gesture that he said is going to have lasting impressions on members of St. Paul church Uganda and Kumi at large.
Asige Tom Bosco the chairperson of the Christians at St Paul’s Church
‘We are so much privileged, humbled and honored that FUFA has fulfilled its promise and delivered. We met with Ahmed Hussein earlier and he told us about this and we are delighted that you are back with the items. In fact FUFA chose the right people because we also have a football team at St Paul’s Church and our region too has produced prominent footballers like Emma Okwi, Ben Ochen, Kokas Opejo and former Uganda Cranes coach Ben Curtis Omoding.
Rev Father Charles Ocok: Parish Priest St Paul’s Church added his voice to Asige’s to further thank FUFA and he said, ‘We are grateful for the donations by FUFA and we ask God to guide you in all your endeavors. He also prayed for FUFA President, Ugandan football and sponsors’
Rev Father Charles Ocok: Parish Priest St Paul’s Church
The FUFA President went ahead and gave the church football team 10 balls that will be delivered by Kumi Town council mayor and FUFA executive committee member and Mayor of Kumi Richard Ochom.
FUFA President meets some the St Paul’s Church Football club players
Executive members Rasoul Ariga and Kalyebala Mukiidi David attended the function.
The Mayor of Makindye Ali Mulyanyama represented KCCA FC at the function and paid 200,000/= as school fees for 4 children of the Kumi next term.
Vipers SC were represented by Goalkeeper Eric Kibowa and Bamuturaki ‘Fadiga’ Ashraf.
