SC Villa Vs Vipers SC- Mutesa II Memorial Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:00 PM)
Monday, 28th May 2018
Synergy FC Vs KCCA FC –Masaka Recreational Grounds, Masaka (4:00 PM)
Ahead of the semi-final clashes of the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup, coaches of the teams at this stage have spoken out their minds in regards to the upcoming encounters and how they are set to progress to the much anticipated final slated for June in Kumi.
Vipers Sports Club head coach Miguel Da Costa
Miguel Da Costa – Vipers Sports Club:
We have beaten Villa twice in the League this season but this cup is different from the Championship. The advantage we have is that the games are played on a home and away basis therefore we shall utilize that advantage to eliminate Villa. The game won’t be easy since we have limited time to recover after the last game of Uganda Premier League we are to play against UPDF FC on Friday 25th May to decide whether we emerge league champions but we shall give in our best.
Wasswa Bbosa, head coach at Sports Club Villa Jogoo
Wasswa Bbossa- Sports Club Villa Jogoo:
We are very set for the game since Stanbic Uganda Cup is our only hope this season. All preparations have been made and the players are ready for this encounter, SC Villa will progress to the next stage.
Brian Senyondo head coach Synergy FC during the press conference
Brian Senyondo- Synergy FC
We are not at this stage by mistake, we have beaten all teams that have come our way and KCCA FC is next in line. Playing against KCCA is not punching above weight but you’ll realize our real weight when we are playing the final
MAIN PHOTO:
Vipers SC Head Coach Miguel Da Costa shakes hands with SC Villa Head Coach Wasswa Bbossa after the pre-match press conference held at Kati Kati restaurant – Lugogo Kampala
Thursday,24th May 2018 Startimes Stadium Lugogo Kawempe Muslim Vs Kampala Queens -1:30pm
Olila High School Vs Gafford Ladies- 4:00pm
The final bend to determine the champion of the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League season begins on Thursday with two playoff games at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Three time winners and defending champions Kawempe Muslim will take on Kampala Queens while Gafford Ladies will face Olila High School.
Kampala Queens Celebrate a goal scored against Isra Soccer Academy in a previous league match
After a successful completion of the regular season about three weeks ago, the four teams made it to the playoff stage and it is from the aforementioned that the champion will be got.
Kawempe Muslim and Gafford Ladies qualified from Victoria group with 29 and 20 points respectively while Olila High School and Kampala Queens emerged the top two teams in Elizabeth group.
Gafford Ladies Captain Shakira Mutiibwa in action
Olila into the playoffs for the second successive time will seek to make an advancement on their placement last season when they finished fourth.
Equally, Gafford Ladies on the other hand who are returning to the playoffs for the second time will hope their performance in the second round of the regular season where they did not lose any game.
Olila Women celebrate a goal in a league game
Kawempe Muslim under coach Ayub Khalifa are seeking to win the fourth title but will have to go past Kampala Queens a team that needed to win their final two games in the regular season against UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs to earn their maiden appearance at this stage.
The team is under the stewardship of Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega.
The winners on Thursday will face off in the final on Sunday at the same grounds to determine the league champion.
This is the fourth successive year that FUFA is organizing the Women’s national league and this has greatly changed the game both in terms of quality and the number of players taking part.
Main Photo:
Kawempe Muslim forward Juliet Nalukenge controlling the ball
The Uganda Cranes team on Wednesday morning resumed non-residential training in preparation for the Niger camp which is coming up on 27th May to 3rd June 2018.
Eight players turned up at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo under the close supervision of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the goalkeeping care taker Sadiq Wassa, who is standing in for Fred Kajoba for the time being.
Two more players (KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago and William Luwagga Kizito) joined the team from Tuesday’s initial six.
Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago in Uganda Cranes training on Tuesday at Lugogo
The basis of this one hour session was on fitness, ball work and lots of shooting.
Head coach Desabre is impressed by the response of the players in training ahead of the camp that he believes will help prepare Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
At the moment, I am monitoring the fitness levels of the players after they have just completed their respective seasons with clubs. We shall continue with the workouts as more players join the team before flying out.
Training resumes on Thursday 24th May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, starting at 11 am.
Players who attended the Tuesday session:
Salim Jamal Magoola, Charles Lukwago, William Luwagga Kizito Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.
The Uganda Cranes have started preparations ahead of the Niger Camp slated for 27th May to the 3rd June 2018.
The first session was held on Tuesday morning at the Startimes Stadium, Lugogo with six players in attendance.
The one hour session consisted of fitness drills and shooting from a distance, which was closely supervised by the team head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule.
The stretching drills during Tuesday morning session
After the training, silky forward Allan Kateregga told www.fufa.co.ug that he is delighted for such opportunity at the senior team and looking forward to utilize it so that he is often considered by the coach .
“It is such a blessing to be summoned for the senior national team to me as a player and my career. I pray that God gives the strength and grace so that I can execute very well so as to continue being part of the coach’s plans as long as I can” Said Kateregga.
Allan Kateregga (left) with defender Murushid Jjuuko during the work outs at Lugogo on Tuesday
The South African based “Dancing Rasta” made his Uganda Cranes debut on Monday 4th December 2017 against Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup which was hosted by Kenya.
Training resumes on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Players who attended the Tuesday session:
Salim Jamal Magoola , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.
Six Ugandans will be engaged in several Confederation of African Football (CAF) courses in the Egyptian capital of Cairo that started on Monday 22nd May 2018.
FUFA staff Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Development Director), Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Delegates Mike Letti, Abbassi Sendyowa and Margaret Kubingi will also be in the North African country this week.
Kubingi is also the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
Mwebe will train among the ne General Coordinators.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule is among the Ugandans set for CAF Courses in Cairo, Egypt
Nalule, Letti, Kubingi and Sendyowa are all among the CAF Match Commissioners and Hussein is on the 30 man list of the CAF Media Officers.
Mwebe is already in Cairo having travelled on Sunday night.
The rest of the group travels on Tuesday while others on Wednesday.
The Media officers , General Coordinators and Match Commissioners will be appointed for CAF Interclub matches and CAF tournaments.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The six add to the already serving group of Ugandans at CAF.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is on the CAF Executive Committee and also heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee and he is also on the women football committee, FUFA Chief Executive Director (CEO), Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical Committee and Harunah Mawanda is on the CHAN Organizing Committee.
Fans join players to celebrate wining the Buganda Region trophy
Kiboga Young have emerged the new Buganda Region League champions after defeating Luweero United 3-1 at Uganda Martyrs’ Ssonde on Sunday 20th May 2018.
As Kiboga Young was crowned Buganda Region champion, Synergy, Greater Masaka and Simba were relegated from Big league and will join Buganda region league next season. The club’s emphatic 3-1 win over Luweero at Ssonde left Kiboga with only one opponent, Katwe United of Kampala region to determine who joins Big League next season.
Kiboga’s Isaac Otto scored a brace and another goal from Jude Ssemugabi before Luweero’s Bright Kone Kisampamuugu pulled one back. Katwe will travel to Kiboga on Wednesday and the return leg slated for Sunday in Kampala. Earlier, Dyanamic SS, Jeza were crowned champions of Buganda Women League.
Buikwe Red Stars have emerged this year’s Buganda Zone 1 mini league champions after beating Kabembe FC in a penalty shoot out after a goalless draw at Bishop Brown ground in Kayunga.
Red Stars were crowned champions by Buganda Region’s Boss, Andrew Kaweesa after a one week tournament with 16 teams from Mukono, Buikwe and Kayunga participating. Buikwe won through kicks from the spot 0-0(5-3).
Andrew Kaweesa (Right) presenting the trophy to Red Stars’ captain
“This time it’s not automatic that the champions are promoted to Buganda Region League because of the ‘many’ clubs namely, Young Simba, Synergy and Greater Masaka were demoted,” said Andrew Kaweesa. He added that it will also depend on who goes to Big League between Buganda’s Champion (Kiboga Young) and Kampala’s Katwe United.
Jackson Ssemugabi of Katosi Watford emerged top scorer with five goals and Buikwe’s goalkeeper Nathan Lule voted most Valuable player (MVP). This tournament was sponsered by Fred Ssebuufu’s City Sports House.
MVP, Buikwe Red Star’s goalkeeper Nathan Lule receiving a pair of boots from ‘Muzeeyi’ Mpiima of Buikwe DFA
Kawempe’s Juliet Nalukenge in action during the match against She Corporates in the Elite League.
She Corporate Women Football Club displayed the moment of the day in the quarter finals of FUFA Women Cup by overcoming giants Kawempe Muslim 4:3 in kicks from the penalty mark after a goalless draw in regular time on Sunday 20th May.
Sarah Namulindwa, Fatuma Namatovu, Noelin Namiiro, Naome Nagadya and Jaclyne Akuku converted all their penalties for She Corporate while Asia Nakibuka and Sharon Naddunga missed their spot kicks for Kawempe Muslim.
For the second consecutive year Kawempe Muslim women Football Club has failed to qualify for the Semi-finals stage of the FUFA women Cup.
Meanwhile, in the other matches, UCU Lady Cardinals thumped Western United 4:0 to book a place in the Semis.
UCU’s Hasifah Nassuuna scored a brace while her teammates Jack Nakasi and Jauharah Nalubega netted one goal each.
Cup holders Olila High School defeated Bugiri Town View by 4:0 Norah Alupo scored twice before Cissy Nantongo and Siporossa Amoding netted the other two goals respectively.
However, in the first Semi-final on Saturday, Elizabeth Nakigozi guided Muteesa 1 University to the Semis with a sole strike that eliminated Uganda Martyrs High School from this season FUFA Women Cup.
Uganda Women Beach Soccer Champoons Muteesa 1 University cerebreting after wining 2017-2018 League Championship at Mutoola Beach in Mukono on Sunday 20th May 2018.
Entebbe based beach Soccer Club Isabet walloped Kampala International University by 8:3 to claim the 2017-2018 Men’s Uganda beach soccer League trophy and bagged Sh.1.5M as prize money at Mutoola beach in Mukono on Sunday.
Isabet’s Allan Kayiwa scored a hat-trick in the final at Mutoola Beach to help his Club obtain the first ever National Beach League championship in history.
Isabet’s Swaib Kakwaya and Hamim Semakula scored twice each while team captain and League top scorer Somoka Roch had one goal.
KIU’s Isaac Eshioke replied with a brace but his efforts failed to make impact against the committed Isabet side at Mutoola beach.
However, Muteesa 1 Royal University clinched the National Women Beach soccer League trophy after toping the league table despite of losing 2:0 to Katosi Community Beach Soccer Club in the ceremonial match at Mutoola Beach.
KIU’s Eshioke Isaac beeing awarded the Uganda Men’s Beach Soccer League MVP Award at Mutoola beach in Entebbe.Isabet’s Somoka Roch (L) recieving his Golden Boot Award at the Uganda Beach Soccer Award ceremony at Mutoola Beach in Mukono.
KIU and Nigerian born Isaac Eshioke took the MVP award of the season while Isabet’s Somoka Roch moved away with the Golden Boot with 24 goals.
Stomers Beach Soccer Club’s Samson Kirya was awarded the Best Goalkeeper of the Season “Golden Glove” as well his teammate Lwesibawa Godfrey took the best goal of the Year Award.
Meanwhile, in the Women’s category, Muteesa 1 University’s Sharon Namatovu grabbed both the MVP Award and the Golden Boot with 35 goals.
Katuuso’s young goalkeeper Ponny Hellen and her Coach Nkuggwa Rogers received the Golden Glove and Best Women Coach Awards respectively.
Uganda Women Beach Soccer League MVP and top Scorer Namatovu Sharon recieving her Awards at Mutoola Beach on Sunday, 20th May 2018.
AWARDS
UBSA MEN’S CATERGORY
Most Valuable Player: Isaac Eshioke (KIU)
Golden Boot: Somoka Roch (Isabet)
Golden Glove: Samson Kirya (Stomers)
Goal of the Season: Godfrey Lwesibawa (Stomers)
Best Coach: Asiimwe Isa (Isabet)
UBSA WOMEN’S CATEGORY
Most Valuable Player: Namatovu Sharon (Muteesa 1)
Golden Boot: Namatovu Sharon (Muteesa 1)
Golden Glove: Ponny Hellen (Katuuso Comunity)
Best Coach: Nkuggwa Rogers (Katuuso and Al Phonix)
OTHER AWARDS
Best Referee: Kawagga Kennedy
Journalist of the Year: Denis Bossa (Monitor Publications)
MAIN PHOTO (Uganda Men Beach Soccer League Champions Isabet cerebrating after wining the Trophy at Mutoola Beach in Mukono on Sunday, 20th May 2018.)
Championship Final: Ndejje University 1-0 Nyamityobora
Promotional Final (FUFA Big League): Paidha Black Angels 0 (4) – 0 (2) Kitara F.C
Paidha Black Angels Football Club
West Nile Region based club, Paidha Black Angels F.C has joined the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit.
Paidha Black Angels confirmed their status quo on Sunday after overcoming Kitara FC 4-2 on post match penalties after a goal-less 90 minutes in the promotional final played at the Star Time Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
They join Ndejje University and Nyamityobora who had earlier secured their slots as direct winners of the Elgon and Rwenzori groups respectively.
Hundreds of fans watched the two final matches of the FUFA Big LeagueNyamityombora’s David Kizza gets to the ball ahead of Ndejje University’s Simon Ngore
Meanwhile, Ndejje University Football Club overcame Mbarara club Nyamityobora 1-0 during the championship final.
Noel Nasasira, on loan from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) scored for Ndejje University.
Nasasira was also named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the FUFA Big league. Amuka Bright Stars’ Dickens Okwi finished as top scorer with 14 goals.
Noel Nasasira recieves the MVP accolade from URA head coach Sam SsimbwaKitara’s center forward Serial Komakech dribbles past Paidha Black Angels’ Yusuf Ssozi during the promotional final match at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is away for official duties.
Other high profile officials in attendance were the third Vice President and Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Bernard Ogwel, FUFA Competitions director Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and other FUFA secretariat staff as well as club coaches in the Uganda Premier League and other tiers.
Proline head coach Mujib Kasule hands over the top scorer, Dickens Okwi with his top scorers’ boot
The FUFA Big League was started in the 2009/10 season.
2017/18 Awards:
Fair play Team: Agape S.S (Shs 1M)
Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Emukule (Ndejje University F.C) – Shs 1 M
Top scorer: Dickens Okwi (14 Goals) – Shs 1M
MVP: Noel Nasasira (Ndejje University FC) – Shs 1 M
Champions: Ndejje University (Shs 10M)
1st Runners up: Nyamityobora (Shs 5M)
2nd Runners up: Paidha Black Angels (Shs 3M)
Previous Clubs Promoted since FUFA Big league inception:
2009/10: Gulu United, UTODA, Maroons
2010/11: Maji Maji, Hoima Busia, BUL
2011/12: Entebbe Young, Kira Young, Sports Club Victoria University
2012/13: Bright Stars, CRO, Soana
2013/14: Lweza, Sadolin Paints, KJT
2014/15: Maroons, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos, The Saints
2015/16: Onduparaka, Proline Kirinya-Jinja S.S
2016/17: Masavu, Maroons, Mbarara City
2017/18: Ndejje University, Nyamityobora, Paidha Black Angels
*Cameroon qualifies after winning 5-4 on post-match penalties
Uganda Hippos’ journey in the Total CAF U-20 qualifiers has been stopped by Cameroon on Friday.
The Hippos bowed out in heart breaking style after losing 5-4 in post match penalties at the Omnisport stadium in Yaounde city.
Having carried a slim 1-0 lead from the first leg, Uganda lost the advantage after conceding in the second half to Nkeng Tadeus’ kick from the penalty mark on 68 minutes.
Midfielder Allan Okello in control of possession during the game
The aggregate score was one goal apiece after the 90 minutes before penalties were called in.
During normal time, defender Musitafa Mujjuzi and midfielder Frank Tumwesigye got cautioned for unsporting conduct.
Tumwesigye paved way for left back Robert Kitabalwa after 65 minutes in one of the two changes made.
Goalkeeper Keni Saidi limped out for Deni Otim at the stroke of full time.
Cameroon scored all the five and Uganda managed to put in four through Mustafa Kizza, Julius Poloto, Geofrey Wasswa and Allan Okello.
Right back Paul Willa’s effort was saved as the final score in the post match penalties read 5-4.
The team will return home by Saturday evening.
The Uganda Hippos sing the national anthem with passion prior to kick offThe two team captains with the match referees prior to kick off
Uganda Hippos Starting Line Up Vs Cameroon:
Saidi Keni (90’ Denis Otim), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye (65’ Robert Kitabalwa), Allan Okello
Subs Not Used: Fred Okot, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita, Abubaker Kasule
Cameroon Vs Uganda (Uganda Hippos lead 1-0 on aggregate)
At Stade De Omnisport In Yaounde (Kick off: 5:30 pm in Uganda)
Uganda Under 20 head coach Mathias Lule has named the starting team that will face Cameroon in the return leg of the second round Total U-20 qualifier slated for Friday at the Stade De Omnisport in Yaounde.
From the team that started a week ago in Kampala, there are two significant changes.
In comes Mustafa Kizza and Bashir Asiku for Robert Kitabalwa and Abubaker Kasule respectively.
The match will be handled by FIFA Referees from Senegal.
Uganda Hippos Starting Line Up Vs Cameroon:
Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Bashir Asiku, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye, Allan Okello
Subs: Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita, Abubaker Kasule, Robert Kitabalwa
Early Kick off: Paidha Black Angels 3-0 Kabale Sharp
Second Match: Kitara 1 (3) – 1 (1) Kyetume
Promotional Final (Sunday, 20th May 2018):
Paidha Black Angels Vs Kitara – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – 1:30 pm
Championship Final:
Nyamityobora Vs Ndejje University – StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 pm)
West Nile region based club Paidha Black Angels will face off with Kitara region Kitara Football Club in Sunday’s promotional final at the Star Times in the fight for the remaining slot to the top flight football division, Uganda Premier League.
Kitara Football Club XI vs. KyetumePaidha Black Angels FC XI Vs. Sharp prior to kick off in the opening match
With Ndejje University (Elgon group winners) and Rwenzori group champions Nyamityobora F.C having directly sealed their slots to the UPL, the struggle for the remaining slot continues.
On Thursday, during the first part of the play-offs, Paidha Black Angels eliminated Kabale Sharp 3-0 in the early kick off match.
Yudah Mugalu, Cromwell Rwothomio and Yusuf Ssozi scored for Paidha Black Angels.
Action between Kabale Sharp (white) and Paidha Black Angels during the opening match of the 2017/18 FUFA Big League play offsKitara’s Denis Monday (shirt 6) takes on Kyetume’s veteran defender Azizi Mubiru during the match at Star Times Stadium Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday
In the second match, Kitara from the oil laden Hoima Municipality recovered swiftly from a goal down to overcome Mukono club, Kyetume 3-1 in post match penalties as normal time had ended one goal apiece.
A powerful header from Kitara’s Derrick Tekkwo neutralized Sharif Ssaka’s first half well tapped in goal to send the match into tense kicks from the penalty mark.
Samuel Adibo, Denis Monday and Roger Lukwiya were on target for Kitara but Tekkwo missed from close range.
Meanwhile, Charles Musoke scored for Kyetume as Richard Matovu and second half subsistute both hit the wood work and Sharif Ssaaka fired over the bar to send Kitara through.
Both Kitara and Paidha Black Angels will face off in the early kick off by 1:30 pm at the Star Times Stadium on Sunday as confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule.
The championship match to decide the overall winner of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league between Nyamityobora and Ndejje University will face thereafter at 4 pm.
Kitara Football Club painted Lugogo red
The two matches were well attended by enthusiastic fans across the divide.
FUFA Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Rogers Byamukama were also part of the crowd.
Officials inspect the Kabale Sharp
Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister Dan Byakutaaga also watched the Kitara FC against Kyetume encounter.
MAIN PHOTO:Kitara players celebrate their 3-1 post match victory against at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to spread wings with a vibrant marketing strategy to fuel the respective programmes and activities.
On Thursday, 17th May 2018, another milestone has been attained with a multi billion sponsorship deal from online betting platform, BetLion Uganda specifically for the Uganda Cranes.
The five year partnership was revealed during a ceremony held at Protea Hotel in Kampala.
A strong delegation from FUFA Led by the first Vice President Justus Mugisha (represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo), Executive Committee member, also head of marketing and sponsorship committee Rogers Byamukama, Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, marketing director Esther Musoke, FUFA staff represented the federation.
Bet Lion has announced the Cranes Jackpot that has Ug.shs 150M prize that someone just needs Ug.shs 3000 to enter.
The Cranes Jackpot will run weekly and is a 13 selection jack pot.
Press conference announcing the arrival of Bet Lion Uganda at Protea Hotel, Kampala
What they said:
Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President, represented by Justus Mugisha):
We are excited to welcome BetLione to our family of sponsors. It is further proof of our stewardship of football in this country based on our concrete pillars of governance, accountability, transparency and excellence as envisaged in our vision – To be the number one football country in Africa on and off the field
Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO:
This is yet another landmark feat for Uganda’s Football. As a federation, we are honoured to have Bet Lion Uganda on board among the many of our sponsors.
Oliver Bates group CEO of Bet Lions Uganda:
Bet Lion Uganda is an online betting platform. Consideration for feature phone (non smartphone) owners like USSD and SMS have also been factored in Our ambition is to support sports in Uganda. This long term partnership with the Uganda Cranes is to support local sport with the aim of reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We have partnered with a well run organization and look forward to supporting their vision
Lionel Kabenge, Managing Director, BetLion Uganda
BetLion is about sport and we want to help the Uganda Cranes continue to score. We are proud to announce our long-term partnership with the Uganda Cranes. This is a multi-billion shilling partnership with an innovative and unprecedented revenue share revenue agreement with the aim of supporting the Cranes in reaching the 2022 World Cup
Michael Carlton, Director BetLion:
The combination of the Uganda Cranes and BetLion will prove to be a winning combination for the national team, BetLion and all our supporters. In this World Cup year, BetLion will be offering amazing bets and jackpots to make the tournament and forthcoming sports seasons more exciting. By playing the Cranes jackpot with BetLion, our customers will be showing their support for the Cranes and directly contributing towards the development of Ugandan football.
CEO Bet Lion Uganda, Oliver Bates during his presentation at Protea Hotel in Kampala
2017/18 FUFA Big League playoffs – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (Entry Fees: 5000/= for both games)
Thursday, 17th May 2018 (At StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo)
Kabale Sharp Vs Paidha Black Angels – 1:30 p.m
Kyetume Vs Kitara – 4:00 pm
Saturday, 19th May 2018: (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole)
Promotional Finals
Paidha Black Angels or Kabale Sharp Vs Kyetume or Kitara– 1:30 pm
Grand Finals:
Nyamityobora (Rwenzori Group winners) Vs Ndejje University (Elgon Group winners) – 4:00 p.m
Following the successful completion of the regular season for the 2017/18 FUFA Big league, the play offs will be played at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday, 17th May 2018 while the finals at Mandela National stadium Namboole on Saturday 19th May 2018.
The FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed the dates for the Big League players 2017/18 season.
With Nyamityobora FC and Ndejje University already qualified to the Uganda premier League for next season, one more team will make it through the play offs.
‘We are ready for this crucial stage to determine the 3rd team for the top flight next season. We want to organize a flawless event’ said FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule.
The play off fixtures on Thursday 17th May 2018;
1.30pm Paidha Black Angels FC vs Kabale Sharp FC
4pm Kitara FC vs Kyetume FC
Final will be played at Namboole
1.30pm Playoff fine: Winner Paidha Black Angels FC/Kabale Sharp vs Winner Kitara FC/Kyetume FC
4pm: Championship match: Nyamityobora FC vs Ndejje University FC
Uganda U-20 Head coach Mathias Lule has named his final squad for the away qualifier against Cameroon in the Total CAF U-20 championship due this Friday in Yaounde.
The players had a morning training session at the University of Kisubi on Wednesday.
The contingent will fly out tonight (Thursday morning 2.45am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Uganda U-20 Training at University of Kisubi
The Squad:
Saidi Keni, Denis Otim (Goalkeepers), Paul Willa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Musitafa Mujuzi, Abubakar Muhammad Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye, Steven Dese Mukwala, Mustafa Kiza, Allan Okello, Fred Okot, Faisal Sekyanzi, Bashiru Asiku, Robert Kitabalwa, Ivan Eyam, Hamis Tibita, Herbert Achai
The team media officer for the trip is Omaria Bosco.
Officials:
Richard Ochom-Leader of Delegation, Sebastien Desabre (Uganda Cranes coach), Mathias Lule (Uganda U-20 Head coach), James Odoch (Assistant coach U-20), Sam Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach), Emmanuel Nakabago (Team Doctor), Sulait Makumbi (Team Coordinator), Switzen Niwagaba (FUFA Delegate-Western Region)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the national senior team, Uganda Cranes will take part during a three nation tournament in the West African country of Niger.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastian Desabre addressed the media and named the 23 man squad that will be used for the two international warm up matches coming up between 27th May to 3rd June 2018.
‘The main objective of this training camp is to have the players gel together in preparation for the four AFCON 2019 qualification matches between September and November 2018.’ Desabre noted.
Among the 23 summoned players for the two matches is Danish based winger Moses “Mo” Opondo who features at Vendsyssel Football Club.
Three years ago, Opondo paid a courtesy visit to relatives back home and held bilateral talks with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre
The summoned players are expected to depart the country on the 26th May 2018.
Meanwhile, the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein informed the media about the latest updates concerning the Uganda U-20 national team (The Hippos) ahead of the return leg for the CAF U-20 qualifiers.
The team of 18 players and 6 officials will depart the country on Thursday early morning for Cameroon.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club registered a 2-0 home win against Egyptian side Al Ahly Sporting Club at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday.
This was during the second group A of the CAF Champions League for the two respective clubs.
Midfielder Ibrahim Sadam Juma scored the opening goal after 73 minutes, with a stunning long range shot from about 25 yards after being assisted by Uganda Hippos’ player Allan Okello.
KCCA players celebrate one of their two goals at Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday
KCCA captain Timothy Denis Awany scored a late kick from the penalty spot to seal the victory.
The home team goalkeeper Charles Lukwago was on the top of his game with pin point one against one saves and a penalty save from forward Walid Said Ebeib after 24 minutes.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, KCCA Executive Director Jenifer Musisi were some of the high profile guests at the match watched by a fair crowd.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left), KCCA Executive Director Jenifer Musisi celebrate the KCCA FC victory against Al Ahly Sporting Club
KCCA, who started with a dismissal 1-0 loss away to Township Rollers is now second in group A.
Tunisian club, Esperance overcame Township Rollers 4-1 in Tunis during the other group A match as they now lead the four team table standings with 4 points from two games.
Three of the KCCA players who played full time (Julius Poloto, Allan Okello and Mustafa Kizza) straight away joined the Uganda national U-20 team (The Hippos) camp at the African Bible University in preparation for the CAF U-20 second round return leg away to Cameroon.
KCCA FC is second with three points, same as Township Rollers who have conceded many goals.
Al Ahly Sporting Club is fourth in the group with just a single point earned from the goal-less home draw against Esperance on match day one.
The next round of games (match day three) will come in July 2018.
Team Line Ups:
KCCA XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Mustafa Kizza, Habib Kavuma, Timothy Denis Awany (Captain), Isaac Kirabira (70’ Derrick Paul Nsibambi), Allan Okello, Ibrahim Saddam Juma, Jackson Nunda (47’ Lawrence Bukenya), Muhammed Shaban (85’ Paul Mucureezi), Julius Poloto
Subs Not Used:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Paul Mucureezi, Paul Musamali, Fillbert Obenchan, Solomon Okwalinga
Al Ahly Sporting Club XI:
Mohamed El Shenawy (G.K), Mohamed Eldmerdash, Abdelmontelb, Samir Saad Ali, Naguib El Gharel Mohammed, Elsoulia, Hussein, Walid Said Ebeid (66’ Ahmed Hussein Ahmed Hafez), Tharwat, Mahlambi, Hossam Alhour (Captain, 75’ Islam Mohareb)
Subs:
Sherif Ekramy Ahmed (G.K), Ahmed Fathi Abd El Monem , Basem Abdelnabi, Salah Mohsen, Mohamed Shalabi
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Victor Miguel De Freitas Gomes (South Africa)
1st Assistant Referee: Zakhele Thusi Siwela (South Africa)
2nd Assistant Referee: Johannes Sello Moshidi (South Africa)
Fourth Official: Victor Tinyiko Hlungwani (South Africa)
Commissioner: Kidane Melles Terfe (Eritrea)
General Coordinator: Alexander Sakyi Asante (Ghana)
