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Ndejje University F.C qualifies for Uganda Premier League

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Ndejje University Football Club has booked a berth to play in the Uganda Premier League starting with the 2018/19 season on sporting merit.

This was after drawing with Kamuli Park in a goal-less Elgon group duel played at the Kamuli Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.

The draw took the Luweero based club to 40 points, one ahead of second placed Paidha Black Angels who ended the regular season on a dull note losing 1-0 away to Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

Ndejje University now joins Rwenzori group winners, Nyamityobora who were declared weeks ago.

Nyamityobora ended the regular season with maximum points at home in Mbarara after a 2-0 win against visiting Water with team captain Douglas Muganga and Brian Muluri on the mark for Nyamityobora, a club coached by Uganda U-20 assistant coach James Odoch.

The promoted clubs will have to undergo the necessary club licensing procedure before they are fully admitted as full members among the 16 Uganda Premier League clubs.

The third club will be promoted via the play offs which will be held soon on the dates confirmed by the FUFA Competitions department headed by Hajjati Aisha Nalule.

The clubs that have qualified for the play offs include Kitara FC, Kabale Sharp (Rwenzori) as well as Paidha Black Angels and Kyetume (Elgon).

2017/18 FUFA Big League Final Regular season matches

Elgon Group:

  • Kamuli Park 0-1 Ndejje University
  • Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos 1-0 Paidha Black Angels
  • Amuka Bright Stars 1-2 Kyetume

Rwenzori Group:

  • Kansai Plascon 2-1 Bumate
  • Synergy 2-3 Kitara
  • Kabale Sharp Vs Simba (Simba failed to travel to Kabale for the match)
  • Nyamityobora 2-0 Water
  • Kira United 1-0 Ntinda United
  • Kireka United 5-0 Greater Masaka

Total CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos outmuscles Cameroon in first leg at Lugogo

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CAF U-20 Qualifiers (1st Leg, 1st Round):

  • Uganda Hippos 1-0 Cameroon

Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos overcame Cameroon in the opening leg of the first leg of the Total CAF U-20 qualifier played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.

Vipers Sports Club forward Steven Mukwala scored the decisive goal of the day.

Mukwala scored in the 44th minute of the game after an assist by left back Robert Kitabalwa.

The goal margin would have widened had Mukwala, Allan Okello and defender Geofrey Wasswa converted their respective chances created.

Ibrahim Abba closes down Allan Okello during the game
Cameroon goalkeeper Christopher Atangana Assimba reacts faster to foil a Uganda Hippos attack

Uganda’s Abubaker Kasule and Kitabalwa were cautioned by Kenyan referee Peter Waweru.

The match was also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, members of the Executive Committee, delegates, FUFA staff and a size number of fans.

The return leg will be played this coming weekend in Yaoundé.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Hippos XI:

Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

Subs:

Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Bashir Asiku, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Raymond Onyai, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita

Cameroon XI:

Christopher Atangana Assimba (G.K), Ignatius Kpene Ganago, Karl Ndendi Kegne, Sob Franck Fomeyem, Felix Kamdem Arnold, Ibrahim Abba, Noise Sakava Sangaola, Sali Boubakary, Martin Ako Assomo

Subs:

Nathan Yontsi Iyenngue (G.K), Grace Abel Makani, Hassana Abbo Mamoudou, Enow Takane Boris, Steve Bonny Elame, Landry Abessolo, Taddeus Nkeng

Head coach: Christophe Ousmanou

Match Officials:

  • Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Joshua Ochieng Achila (Kenya)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Eleazar Onyangowembe (Kenya)
  • Fourth Official: Israel Lemiyian Mpaima (Kenya)
  • Match Commissioner: Desire Gahungu (Burundi)
  • Media Official: Bosco Omaria (Uganda)

FUFA sets up Commission of inquiry to look into match officiation allegations

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At the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Emergency Executive Committee sitting on Friday 11th May 2018, it was resolved that a special Commission of Inquiry into match officiation be set up with immediate effect.

This arises from the information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.

The Press conference was addressed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.

The Committee will convene at Ivy’s Hotel Rubaga in Kampala and is expected to conclude its work within one month.

FUFA President added;

‘During this time the Commission will be receiving information/materials from the public that will help in the inquiry. Anybody with Information/materials that shall be found credible and used to the logical conclusion shall receive a Cash reward of UGX 1,000,000= (One million shillings)’ 

L-R: Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma during the special press conference on Friday at FUFA House

L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Isa Magoola and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu attended the Press conference

The Commission may invite/summon any person/s who it deems to be important to the inquiry findings. And whoever is invited/ summoned MUST comply without fail. Failure to comply might invoke sanction if he/she is a football stakeholder.

The findings from this inquiry shall be submitted to the FUFA Judicial bodies for appropriate action.

The Federation appeals to the football stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with the Commission as we work towards improving our game.

The Commission of inquiry shall comprise of 5 people:
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member

Some of the members of the media who attended the special urgent press conference on Friday

FUFA Women’s Cup: Quarterfinals Draw conducted

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FFA Women’s Cup 2017/18

Quarter Finals Draw

Olila Women vs  Bugiri Town View

UCU Lady Cardinals vs Western United

Muteesa I Royal vs Uganda Martyrs

Kawempe Muslim vs She Corporates

Holders Olila Women will battle it out with Bugiri Town View in the quarter finals of the second edition of the FUFA Women’s cup after a draw conducted this morning pitted the two sides together.

Bugiri is the only non FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) side left in the competition and will be attempting to halt Olila’s quest to make it two trophies in two years.

One of the leading sports journalists covering women football Betty Miiro picked She Corportes from the pot.

The emerging Soroti powerhouse have also made it to the FWEL play-offs round for the second consecutive year and will face off Gafford Ladies the very side they overcame  3-2 on penalties after a one-all draw to win the inaugural edition of the FUFA Women’s cup in the final played in Busia in June 2017.

In another interesting fixture FWEL defending champions Kawempe Muslim will take on She Corporates in a mouth-watering fixture that will be a repeat of the FWEL play-offs second edition finals.

FUFA Woman player of the year 2017 Hasifa Nassuuna’s UCU Lady Cardinals will play host to Western United whereas Lubaga division neighbours Muteesa I Royal University and Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga will also faceoff in the fourth fixture of the round.

According to the FUFA Women’s Cup Competition rules 2018, in case of a tie after the stipulated time kicks from the penalty mark will be used to determine the winner who progresses to the semi-finals.

Relatedly after confirmation by the FUFA Executive committee that 4 teams will be relegated from the FUFA Women Elite League this season and 4 promoted from the 8 regions, draws for the playoffs were conducted and teams/regions paired to play on home and away basis on the dates to be confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Department and Committee.

The draws in Full

Northern –West Nile

Kampala – Buganda

Kitara – Western

North East -Eastern

Stanbic Uganda Cup: Semifinals draw conducted; Sc Villa takes on Vipers SC, Synergy vs KCCA FC

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Stanbic Uganda Cup Semifinals 2017/18

Fixtures

Sc Villa vs Vipers

Synergy vs KCCA FC

To be played on 23rd, 27th, 30th and 31st May, 2018

The Semifinals draw for the Stanbic Uganda cup has been conducted. The Stanbic Uganda cup Cup holders KCCA FC have been drawn to face FUFA Big League side Synergy FC in the last four-stage while Sc Villa are up against Vipers SC.

The draw was conducted by football legends Charles Baker Matisko and Bernabas Mwesiga at FUFA House in Mengo.

Football legend Bernabas Mwesiga played for Nsambya FC and Uganda Cranes. He picked Vipers SC from the pot.

Masiko lifted the Uganda cup with KCCA FC in 1984, 1987 and 1990 while Mwesiga was a winner with Nsambya in 1978.

L-R Eddie Butindo, Bernabas Mwesiga, Mike Mutebi, Wasswa Bossa and Charles Baker Masiko after the draw
Head coach KCCA FC Mike Mutebi promised to put up another spirited show in the STanbic Uganda cup. KCCA FC play away first to Synergy in Masaka.

All clubs were represented at the draw except for Synergy FC. Vipers SC had Technical Director Eddie Butindo, Head coach Mike Mutebi and CEO Josephine Namukisa (KCCA FC), Head coach Wasswa Bossa and CEO Valley Mugwanya.

Wasswa Bossa talking to the media shortly after the draw.

‘I love this competition. It rekindles a lot of my memories. I won the Uganda cup in 1978 when we had just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. I recall vividly of how we beat UCB FC 1-0 to win the cup. Thank you FUFA for giving us such opportunities to be part of the game’ said Mwesiga.

Eddie Butindo attended the draw as he represented Vipers SC.

Masiko was equally impressed by the organizational set up at FUFA for this competition.

FUFA Competitions Chairman Hamid Juma at the draw

‘The three cups I won with KCCA FC were memorable. I will always keep them in my memories. My cub can still do a double this year and they are creating good competition. However I’m happy that the game is growing so fast’ noted Masiko-KCCA FC’s life Captain.

The FUFA Competitions was represented by Hamid Juma (Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee) and Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director).

Hajjati Aisha Nalule briefed the media about the rules and regulations of the Semifinals stage

The matches will be played on a home and away basis on the following dates 23rd, 27th, 30th and 31st May, 2018.

What the coaches said after the draw:

Mike Mutebi-KCCA FC

The Sc Villa-Vipers rivalry is good for the game. The fans will enjoy the match. We are happy with the draw against Synergy but it will be an interesting fixture. They play in the FUFA Big League but have good players. It was good to bring the legends to be part of this exercise. These are some of the things FUFA is undertaking in professionalizing the game.

Eddie Butindo-Technical Director Vipers SS

The grand finale of the season will be interesting in both the league and Stanbic Uganda cup. The three teams still in contention for the Azam Uganda Premier League are also in the cup. We shall play to our ability to get the best results. The teams have raised their levels and competition is becoming stiffer and stiffer.

Wasswa Bossa-Sc Villa Jogoo Head coach

We look forward to playing this final. My dream is to beat Vipers and make the final. We are determined to feature in the last stage of the Stanbic Uganda cup.

MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC life captain Charles Baker Masiko picked Sc Villa Jogoo from the pot. 

CECAFA Women Championship 2018: Fantastic mood in camp for Crested Cranes

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CECAFA Women Championship 2018

Stade De Kigali, Rwanda

12th -20th May 2018

Life has dreams. Humanity calls for hard work that leads to success. For Crested Cranes, winning the regional crown will be the main motivation when they plot for the rest of the teams in the Championship that gets underway this weekend in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

Farida Bulega’s charges reported in camp on Monday morning at African Bible University in Lubowa for further fine tuning in a more concentrated and relaxed environment.

Team skipper Hasifah Nassuuna with the ball being checked by Nabumba Phionah

‘We reported to camp today to prepare for the Regional tournament. The calm environment will help the players focus only on football and rectify on areas still with concerns’ said Bulega.

India based Fazilah Ikwaput was on fire during training.

The Crested Cranes will resume training tomorrow morning at 9 O’clock then play a build-up match in the evening all in Lubowa.

Smiles in camp during the break for Crested Cranes players on Monday at Lubowa
Time for drills
Bridget Nabisalu (l) and Ikwaput tussling for the ball during training.
Hasifah Nassuuna with her trademark smile during training. She will lead the Crested Cranes in Rwanda. She top scored with 6 goals in the last CECAFA Women Championship.
The Ladies are enjoying every moment in training. L-R Nassuuna, Ritah Nabossa and Winnie Babirye

Players in camp

Goalkeepers: Nakaziro Daisy (Muteesa I Royal University, Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals)

Outfield players: Namuddu Viola (She Mak),Nabisaalu Bridget ((Ajax Queens), Rita Nabossa (Gokelum Kelara-India), Phiona Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Akiror Jones (Kawempe Muslim), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens), Mutuzo Lilian (Taggy High School) ,Shakira Mutiibwa (Gafford Ladies), Sheebah Zalwango (Gafford Ladies), Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokelum Kelara-India), Favour Nambatya,(Muteesa I Royal University), Namwase Monica(Gafford Ladies),  Nakitto Gladys (Kampala Queens), Spencer Nakachwa(Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga), Shadia Nakya (Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga), Jean Sseninde (Crystal Palace Ladies),  Mwajuma Namukwase ( Isra Academy) and Laki Otandeka (Match Fit Chelsea -USA), Naluyimba Esther (Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga), Margaret Birabwa (Mutesa I Royal Univeristy), Joyce Nakakooza (Kampala Queens)

Head Coach- Faridah Bulega

Asst Coach-Edward Kaziba

Goalkeeping Coach- James Magala

Fitness trainer- Oliver Mbekeka

Media Officer-Hamza Nsereko Afriqana

Team Doctor -Mable Katabalindwa

Kits manager –Daisy Nalwadda

 

MAIN PHOTO: Stylish midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror with the ball during training. Akiror is in great form ahead of the CECAFA Championship. 

Uganda vs Cameroon: The boys got a good test against BUL FC

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Build up match: Uganda U-20 0-0 BUL FC

Saturday 12th May, 2018

CAF U-20 Qualifiers at Lugogo

4pm

Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP) and 30,000/- (VVIP)

Uganda U-20 Head coach Matia Lule is impressed his team matched BUL FC players pound for pound in every department as they continue preparations for the Total CAF U-20 2nd round 1st leg qualifier against Cameroon on Saturday 12th May 2018 at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

Lule says his players came up against a tried and tested team that has Hassan Wasswa and Khalid Aucho playing as guest players for the Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.

Tried and tested Hassan Wasswa (jersey 25) in air after attempting to head the ball

Despite the match ending goalless at the FUFA Technical Centre, Lule is convinced that his team will be ready for the encounter this week.

‘It was a good match that gave my players an opportunity to feel what exactly they should expect on Saturday. We know the team we are going to play and their quality but these boys are very much determined to deliver’ said Lule.

One of the most combative players on the Uganda U-20 team Abubaker Kasule believes that the team is gelling well.

‘We played our first game today against a very good side. All players were committed during the game. We are not moved by the result as we know we can do better than this. The team will continue growing strong as other players join the camp’ said Kasule.

Abubaker Kasule in control of the ball during the match

The match was also watched by Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre.

Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre and Khalid Aucho on the technical bench during the second half of the match

The Uganda U-20 is camped in Njeru till they return to Kampala for Saturday’s match.

MAIN PHOTO:

Hippos Starting XI against BUL FC

Were Emannuel Derrick(GK), Kagiri Bashiri, Kitabalawa Robert, Willa Paul, Achayi Robert, Kasule Abubaker, Sekyanzi Faisal, Eyam Ivan, Tibita Hamis, Onyayi Raymond, Katongole Herbert

Substitues

Saidi Keni(GK), Mujuzi Mustafa, Nkata Billy, Ovoyo Solomon, Kakonge Alapha, Mukibi Ali, Mugulusi Ibrahim, Okello Solomon

CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Hippos enter residential camp ahead of tie with Cameroon

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The Uganda under 20 National Team (Hippos) has entered residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru ahead of the second round first leg qualifier match with Cameroon in the Total U20 Africa Cup of Nations Niger 2019 campaign. The match is due on 12th May 2018.

The U20 National Team Head Coach Mathias Lule confirmed a total of 26 players will be in camp. The list is made up of young players from the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big league, regional leagues and schoolsK. agiri Bashir who plays for the French side AS Beziers is also in camp.

Okello Solomon a young goalkeeper from AMUS College Bukedea has also been summoned for the camp.

Katongole Herbert who plays for Kansai Plascon also got the coach’s attention for the training camp.

However Okiror Joshua who made it on the first call up against South Sudan is among the names missing on the list

Hippos players in a briefing after training

Despite their confirmation on the list, Allan Okello, Julius Poloto, Fred Okot, Mustafa Kizza, Steven Mukwala, Tumwesigye Frank, Wasswa Geofrey, didn’t travel with the team to Njeru due club commitments in the upcoming AUPL fixtures but will join later.

Coach Lule had a word of inspiration and motivation to the players, he urged players to keep their heads up.

A friendly match is scheduled for the young lads against Jinja based side BUL FC on their second day in camp

Here is a full list of the players to be in camp

  1. ACHAY HERBERT          (KIBULI SS)
  2. BASHIR ASIKU                (VIPERS SC)
  3. EYAM IVAN                       (KATAKA FC)
  4. KAGIRI BASHIR              (AS BEZIERS FRANCE)
  5. KAKONGE ALPHA           (KYETUME FC)
  6. KASULE ABUBAKER       (NOT ATTACHED )
  7. KATONGOLE HERBERT (KANSAI PLASCON)
  8. KEN SAID                              (PROLINE FC)
  9. KITABALWA ROBERT     (ST MARYS KITENDE)
  10. KIZZA MUSTAFA                (KCCA FC)
  11. MUJUZI MUSTAFA             (PROLINE FC)
  12. MUKIBI ALI                          (KISUGU FC)
  13. MUKWALA STEVEN           (VIPERS SC)
  14. NKATA BILLY                       (EXPRESS FC)
  15. OKELLO SOLOMON           (AMUS COLLEGE)
  16. OKELLO ALLAN                 (KCCA FC)
  17. OKOT FRED                          (URA FC)
  18. ONYAI RAYMOND              (KATAKA FC)
  19. OTIM DENIS                         (MBARARA FC)
  20. OVOYO SOLOMON              (NKUMBA UNIVERSITY)
  21. POLOTO JULIUS                  (KCCA FC)
  22. SEKYANZI FAISAL              (ST MARYS FC NABWEERU)
  23. TIBITA HAMIS                     (BUL FC)
  24. TUWESIGYE FRANK          (VIPERS SC)     
  25. WASSWA GEOFREY           (VIPERS SC)
  26. WILLA PAUL                         (POLICE FC)
  27. WERE EMMANUEL DERRICK (NKOZI UNIVERSITY)
  28. MUGULUSI IBRAHIM (EDGARS FC)

 

TECHNICAL STAFF

MATHIAS LULE                                      HEAD COACH

JAMES ODOCH                                      ASS.

SAM KAWALYA                                      GOAL KEEPING COACH

KIZITO LAWRENCE                                             KITS MANAGER 

NAKABAGO EMMANUEL                    TEAM DOCTOR

OMARIA BOSCO                                    TEAM MEDIA OFFICER

MAKUMBI SULAIT                                 TEAM MANAGER

 

 

FUFA mourns former football leader Adoko Nekyon

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Football has been hit again with news following the demise of its Honorary President and former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon who passed away on Friday 4th May 2018 at Nsambya Hospital.

Alhajji Akbar who served as FUFA Chairman in 1968 suffered a stroke which led to the deterioration of his health until his death.

‘We have received the sad news of the demise of our former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon. This is a cruel moment in Ugandan football losing historical men like Nekyon. Football has already lost elders this year. We feel sad when we lose another of our former leaders’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘Our elder Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon played a key role in football development in the country when he was appointed FUFA Chairman in 1968 and helped form the National football league in the same year. He will always be remembered for his great contribution to the game added FUFA President.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the departed historical football administrator.

About Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon in sports circles

  • Born 6th August 1931 at Akokoro, Lango District to chief Jekeri Akaki and Abisagiri Koli
  • Elected and served as the first president of FUFA in 1968 after change of name from UFA
  • Engineered formation of FUFA from UFA
  • Founded the first Uganda National Football League in 1968
  • Founded the National Council of Sports in 1964 and appointed Mr Bataringaya Basil as the 1st chairman of NCS
  • Got to love football from his elder brother Erifazi Odur

He was bestowed the title of Honorary FUFA President in 2015 by the FUFA Assembly held in Soroti.

May His Soul Rest in Peace

PHOTO: The departed Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon 

 

Opinion: FUFA President on Express and SC Villa; The two teams are victims of Failure to Plan Long Term in the Mid-90s

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It has never been like right now that the Ugandan football brand needs the Express brand.  On our road to recovery of league football, an indigenous football club, a continental brand with arguably the biggest history and following is needed in the mix of football rivalry which is the DNA of league football
However, we must appreciate that the problems of Express FC are just symptoms of failure by Ugandan football to plan for the future in the early 90s. We are reaping what was sowed. It is not Only Express but the same problem at SC Villa and only current sporting results are making the situation look different.
Personally I don’t believe in winning the league or relegation as the solution to SC Villa and Express problems. The positions could be reversed next season with Express attempting to win the league SC Villa fighting relegation. They are both plastic situations. The real problem is still not addressed.
The bitter truth is that even if Express is relegated or it survives and even if SC Villa wins the League or not, they continue to slowly but surely grind to a halt. This deaccelerating process started in the mid-90s after the SC Villa and Express FC failed to plan and build on the Continental Sporting Success of the early 90s. It is very unfair to entirely condemn the current leaderships at these clubs for the current status. However, history will judge them if they choose now than later to reorganize the clubs for the long term. If nothing is done now, both of these great football brands will be extinct in the next 10 years. Only poor organization of the competitors have made them survive this long
As a football family, we must sit down and plan long term for these historic football brands. The Express and Villa brands are victims of rich people investing their personal monies into clubs and should wake up to a new era where it is a game of numbers and which numbers they already have but continually dwindling. Who is the rich man or which institution owns Onduparak? In my view *ONLY* Onduparak is currently running the correct club model successfully yet Express and SC Villa have the advantage of the Brands and the numbers
Whether Express is relegated or not, FUFA  will continue to offer Express FC and any other Club the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda Programme especially during the off season. The programme is a long term solution not a fixer. We opted to withhold the programme at Express not to be mistaken to tamper with sporting results at Express. We hope and pray that Express FC survives but unfortunately we cannot with the rules and sporting results
It is just my Opinion
By Eng. Moses Magogo
FUFA President*
FIFA Administration Instructor
CAF Executive Committee Member

FUFA Women Elite League: Defending Champions Kawempe, Olila, Gafford and Kampala Queens make playoffs.

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Kampala Queens made the play offs of the FUFA Women Elite League for the first time. A 3-0 home win over Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga was just enough to cement Kampala Queens’ 2nd spot in the table standings with 28 points. in Elizabeth Group. Olila topped the group with 30 points.

Kawempe will be seeking a 4th straight League title.

Gafford Ladies are also back in the playoffs following a narrow 1-0 away win over defending Champions Kawempe Muslim women FC. Gafford finished in 2nd place with 23 points while Kwempe will head into the playoffs as the top team with 29 points. Gafford remains the only team to inflict a loss to Kawempe in the league since its inception in 2015. They have beaten Kawempe on two occassions now in the league. This was Kawempe’s only loss in the season.

Despite the loss, Kawempe will be seeking a 4th straight title while Olila are looking at improving on their 4th place last season in the playoffs.

Olila Women are in the playoffs for the 2nd successive season

Meanwhile 4 teams will be relegated at the end of the season while 4 will be promoted to the FUFA Women Elite League.

The Conquerors of Kawempe Muslim Women-Gafford Ladies are back in the playoffs.

Full results from the Grand Finale of matches in the regular season of the FUFA Women Elite League.

*FT. Kawempe Muslim 0-1 Gafford Ladies*
 *Scorer*
Namwasa Monica(Gafford Ladies)
 *FT. Ajax queens 3-0 Western United*
 *Scorers*
Namwenge Annet x2( Ajax queens)
Nabbumba Phiona(Ajax queens)
 *FT. Muteesa 1 Royal 0-1 Rines SS*
 *Scorer*
Nantenza Halima (Rines SS)
 *FT. Kampala queens 3-0 Uganda Martyrs*
 *Scorers*
Winnie Babirye x2(Kampala Queens)
Namuleme Zaina (Kampala Queens)
 *FT.  Isra Soccer Academy 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals*
 *Scorer*
Hasifa Nasuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals)
 *FT. She Mak 1-2 Olila Women*
 *Scorers*
Alupo Norah (Olila Women)
Amoding Siporosa (Olila women)
Twesigye Jemima (She Mak)
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Queens

 

CECAFA Women Championships 2018: Crested Cranes start Preparations

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May 12-20 2018

Stade De Kigali-Rwanda

The Uganda National women’s football team the Crested Cranes has kicked off preparations for the CECAFA Women Championship due in Rwanda from 12th-20th May, 2018.

20 of the 28 summoned players reported for the Tuesday double training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The first three-hour morning session started from 9am-12pm and the last session from 3-5pm.

After the training, the team’s head coach Faridah Bulega told www.fufa.co.ug that eight of her players haven’t reported but she is hopeful they will join any time.

Crested Cranes players during training at Namboole

‘I’m missing eight of my players because of the academic engagements, I received communications from them and I allowed them time to concentrate as I will receive them after their exams’ said Bulega

She added that the team will conduct double nonresidential sessions up to Thursday 3rd May 2018 when she will release the players to their respective clubs.

Training continues on Tuesday 2nd May 2018 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Stretching for fitness at Namboole

Players who attended the Tuesday double sessions

Goalkeepers: Nakazilo Daisy (Muteesa I Royal University), Namakula Gloria (Ajax Queens), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Ruth Aturo, (UCU Lady Cardinals)

Defenders: Namudu Viola (She Mak), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Nabisaalu Bridget ((Ajax Queens)

Midfielders: Reticia Nabossa (Gokelum Kelara) ,Phiona Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Tracy Akiror Jones (Kawempe Muslim), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens), Mutuzo Lilian (Taggy HS) ,Shakira Mutiibwa(Gafford Ladie), Sheebah Zalwango (Gafford ladies).

Strikers:Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Meble Kusasira (Kampala Queens), Fazila Ikwaput (Gokelum Kelara), Favour Nambatya,(Muteesa I Royal University), Resty Nanziri (Taggy HS),Zainah  Namuleme (Kampala Queens).

 

FUFA Corporate Tournament 2018: Red Pepper defeat defending Champions SSL logistics to win 4th edition

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Red Pepper Publications Limited on Saturday lifted the 2018 FUFA Corporate Tournament.

This was after defeating defending champions SSL Logistics 1-0 during a well contested finale at the Kampala International School of Uganda (KISU) play ground in Bukoto on Saturday.

Kalema Richard scored the winning goal for the Red Pepper Publications Limited team.

The annual tournament running for a fourth successive year attracted a total of 20 companies.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over the dummy cheque to the winners, Red Pepper Publications

FUFA President Moses Magogo graced the event and had a tour around the different companies that participated in the tournament.

He later captained the President’s XI in their 6-3 victory against Pan African Pyramids in a curtain raising game.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo in action during the curtain raising match against the Pan African Pyramids
The FUFA President’s XI
Airtel Uganda Limited team

Soana FC head coach Alex Isabirye, former Cranes defender Lawrence Kizito and musician Daxx Kartel were all on the score sheet for the President’s XI scoring a brace each.

The games were played in a seven aside format with each team required to have a female player on pitch. This worked through out the tournament but the final was played on an eleven aside format on a full pitch.

Red Pepper were in group D and sailed through unbeaten winning all their four group games.

Christened as the Hyenas, Red Pepper condemned Diamond Trust Bank in the quarterfinals before eliminating Airtel Uganda in the semifinal.

On the other hand, SSL Logistics were in group C and also managed to win all their group games.

They edged past KCCA FC Secretariat in the quarterfinals and Civil Aviation Authority in the semis in a repeat of last year’s final.

Action between Red Pepper and SSL Logistics during the finals

The winners walked away with a cash prize of three million shillings, trophy and winner’s medals.

The first runners and second runners up also were given medals.

Rashid Kiyini of Red Pepper was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player while Airtel’s Patrick Orura finished as the tournament’s top scorer with ten goals.

Red Pepper’s Rashid Kinyini was named as the tournament MVP for his outstanding display

Uganda Cranes official banking partner Eco Bank were given the Special award handed to them by the FUFA President.

Teams that took part

Group A

  • NIC Holdings
  • Post Bank
  • SOGEA SATOM
  • Civil Aviation Authority
  • Airtel Uganda

Group B

  • UPL Secretariat
  • FUFA FM 102.1
  • Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited
  • Roke Telecom
  • BIDCO Uganda Limited

Group C:

  • SSL Logistics
  • National Water and Sewerage Corporation
  • Diamond Trust Bank
  • Stanbic Bank
  • Sadolin Paints

Group D:

  • Ruparelia Group
  • UMEME Limited
  • Eco Bank
  • Red Pepper
  • KCCA FC Secretariat

Rewarded Outstanding Teams and Individuals:

  • Winners – Red Pepper Publications Limited
  • First Runners Up – SSL Logistics
  • Second Runners up – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
  • Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Rashid Kiyini (Red Pepper)
  • Top Scorer – Patrick Orura (Airtel Uganda)
  • Special Award – Eco Bank

FUFA Big League: Nyamityobora qualifies for Uganda Premier League

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Full time results from today’s FUFA Big League

Nyamityobora 2-1 Kitara

Synergy 2-1 Ntinda

Kireka United 3-1 Kira United

Bukedea 0-0 Busia Fisheries

Kamuli Park 2-2 Kyetume

Sun City 0-1 Water

Kabale Sharp 4- 0 Bumate

Kansai Plascon 2-0 Greater Masaka

Agape 1-0 Amuka Bright Stars

Kataka 1-0 Paidha Black Angels

Action in the Nyamityobora vs Kitara match on Thursday

Nyamityobora FC from Western Region has qualified for the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit. A 2-1 win over rivals Kitara FC on Thursday afternoon in Mbarara handed Nyamityobora the three precious points to create a 10 point gap in the Rwenzori Group, that can’t be covered up by second placed team even if they won their remaining three matches of the season. Mukhongota Robert and Matovu Bruhan were on target for Nyamityobora to take their team to 48 points.

Mande Denis scored for Kitara FC.

Nyamityobora players celebrating one of their goals today

Having qualified on sporting merit, all new entrants undergo the FUFA Club Licensing process to confirm their status in the Uganda Premier League.

The huge crowds that turned up for the match in Mbarara to witness the top of the table clash between Nyamityobora and Kitara.

Three new teams are promoted to the top flight to replace the related sides at the end of each season.

Ceremonial handshake just before kick off

MAIN PHOTO: Nyamityobora’s Starting XI against Kitara today in Mbarara. 

 

Stanbic Uganda Cup: Proline, Synergy and Kansai Plascon Coaches speak out ahead of quarterfinal encounters

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Stanbic Uganda Cup
Quarterfinals 
Saturday, 28th April 2018
Synergy FC Vs Proline FC
Masaka Recreation Ground 
Sunday, 29th April 2018
Kansai Plascon FC Vs Vipers SC 
NARO Ntawo Ground, Mukono
All games will kick off at 3:30pm

 Rules:

  • If the teams are still tying by goal at the end of the match, extar time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to deterimine the winner. The team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.
  • If the teams are not seperated by Art 23(3) kicks from the penalty mark shall be applied to determine the winner.
  • One leg will be played

The Final will be played in Kumi District in June

With SC Villa Jogoo and KCCA FC having confirmed their slots in the semifinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup, there are two more places left to complete the 4 team line up this weekend.
Kansai Plascon a team playing in the FUFA Big League will host Vipers SC in Mukono on Sunday while Synergy FC  another side playing in the second division will be at home to Proline FC in Masaka.
Proline FC and Synergy FC almost share similar struggles in their respective leagues both fighting relegation but have had a good campaign in the Stanbic Uganda Cup and coaches of either side have promised a great display come Saturday.
Brian Ssenyondo the Manager of Synergy FC indicates that they believe in a similar playing philosophy and thus the game will be interesting for the fans.
“ This is certainly a renewal of acquaintances. We have faced Proline FC before and almost share similar beliefs in terms of playing style and I believe we shall offer a good performance for the fans.” He said during the pre match press briefing on Thursday.
Brian Senyondo-Manager of Synergy FC during the press conference
Ssenyondo added that his team is prepared and focused on progressing to the next stage.
‘This is our best performance in the competition but that doesn’t mean we are contented.  We are prepared and ready to go as far as we can’  said the soft spoken tactician Senyondo.
‘This is a game between teams that play a similar style and our engagements with Synergy FC have been close. They have won twice and we have also managed two wins in the four encounters so that shows how Saturday’s game will be’
His counterpart Mujib Kasule is aware of the threat that Synergy FC pose and thus indicates Proline FC will go into the game with full commitment.
Proline FC coach Mujib Kasule at the press conference
 ‘We have of late improved in the league, winning our last two games and this motivates us going into the game against Synergy FC. These two teams have played each other in the past. We have players with strong attachments to Synergy. Progressing to the next stage in this competition will add onto our confidence to fight for safety in the league;
Kansai Plascon head coach Angelo Lonyesi has warned his opponents Vipers SC indicating his team is prepared and ready to eliminate the 2016 winners.
‘My team is in good shape and we are unfazed about playing Vipers SC. They play in the top tier league and we play in the second division but if you are keen enough, the gap between them and us is small.  I believe home advantage will play in our favor and the fact that we have improved in our recent games gives us confidence ahead of the game’ said Lonyesi
Angelo Lonyesi is in charge of Synergy FC.
To reach the quarterfinals, Kansai Plascon eliminated Mbarara City FC while Vipers SC edged Kira United.
The final of the 44th edition will be played in Kumi District in May. KCCA FC are the reigning holders after defeating Paidha Black Angels in the final last year in Arua.
Vipers SC couldn’t avail a technical person for the press conference today.

MAIN PHOTO: Brian Senyondo of Synergy FC (L) and Proline’s Mujib Kasule at the Press conference held on Thursday morning at Kati Kati in Lugogo. 

 

CECAFA U-17 in Burundi: Uganda to contest for 3rd place after falling to Somalia

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CECAFA U-17 Championship in Burundi

Quarterfinal result: Uganda o-1 Somalia

The development of football for the Uganda U-17 National team will continue on Saturday when they contest with rivals Kenya in the third place off in the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Championship.

The Uganda U17 team put up a spirited show against Somalia were unlucky to lose the fixture.

Having fallen 1-0 to the unpredictable Somali team in the quarter finals on Wednesday evening in Gitega, Uganda U-17 Head coach Peter Onen will have to pick up the pieces and tell his boys the value of an extra match at this tournament.

Kakaire Thomas gets the better of the ball against Somalia. His immense skills left fans at the tournament in awe.

Ahmed Farhaman took the top honours with a solitary goal of the 90 minutes that was also punctuated Uganda’s attempt from the penalty mark by Sula Mpuga but unfortunate for the youngster from 12 yards.

Tense moments on the bench of Uganda U17 team after falling to a Farhaman Ahmed goal.

Uganda won the title 9 years ago but will now look forward to a bronze medal 3rd place play off finish with a win over Kenya on Saturday.

 

 

CECAFA U-17: Uganda Starting XI to face Somalia in the Semifinals named

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The 2018 CECAFA U-17 Championship in Burundi

Uganda U17 (The Cubs) Starting XI against Somalia in the Semifinals
Wednesday 25th April, 2018
Time 3.30pm (Ugandan Time)
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Match Officials
Eric Manirakaza (Burundi)-Referee
Willy Habimana(Burundi)-AR1
Haule Haule MUBARAK (Tanzania) -AR2
Sabri Mohammed Fadul (Sudan)
Mfubusa Bernard-Referees’ Assessor (Burundi)
Jacob Odundo-Match Commissioner (Kenya)
Oluka George William -18 (GK)
Jaggwe Musa -4
Kafumeb Joseph-3
Okello Ibrahim -17
Kizito Mugweri Gavin – 5 (Capt)
Kirya Gerald – 6
Bakkabulindi Moses -7
Kawooya Andrew- 8
Mpanga Sula -12
Kakaire Thomas -10
Idd AbduWahab -9
SUBS
KIBERU RONALD -19
SSEMWOGERERE DANIEL -1
MUKISA OWEN -14
MUGISHA ROGERS -15
SEKAJJA DAVIS -16
ANTHONY KENTY  -13
ASABA IVAN -11
JUMA IBRAHIM – 20
MUBER JIMMY -2
Technical staff
ONEN PETER-Head coach
LUTALO HAMUZA- Assistant Coach
KIBERU MUBARAK- Goalkeeping Coach
MUTYABA BASHIR-Team Manager
NAKABAGO EMMANUEL team Doctor
BUMPENJE FRANK-  Kits Manager
HASSAN KIRUNDA- Media Officer

2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Draws held, fixtures released

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FUFA Corporate Tournament 2018
Groups
Group A
SOGEA- SATOM
Airtel Uganda
Post Bank
NIC Holdings
CAA
Group B
Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited
Roke Telecom
Uganda Premier League
BIDCO
102.1 FUFA FM
Group C
Sadolin Paints
National Water and Sewerage Corporation
SSL Logistics (Cup Holders)
Diamond Trust Bank
Stanbic Bank
Group D
Eco Bank
Red Pepper
Ruparelia Group
UMEME  Limited
KCCA FC Admin
Briefs
  • 20 teams drawn into four groups of five
  • Increase of cash prize from two to three million shillings
  • Pitches to be used on the day will be named after current and former FUFA Presidents
  • AAR to offer Medical sercvices and check ups
  • Nile Special offered drinks
All is set ahead of the 2018 FUFA Corporate Tournament this time bigger and better with expectations from the confirmed 20 teams are high.
The Draws for the annual tournament now running for a fourth successive year were on Wednesday held at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo,Kampala.
The teams were drawn into four groups each with five companies with defending champions SSL logistics falling in Pool C alongside Sadolin Paints, Diamond Trust Bank,  two time winners National Water and Sewerage Corporation and Stanbic Bank.
FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke believes the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds with the key objectives being attained.
FUFA started this tournament to further create a plat form of reaching out to the partners and key stake holders in a way of socializing and networking. Also, the corporate tournament is another way of keeping fit for better health living.
Like last year,  the theme remains “Football for Health” according to Musoke and also revealed that there are several changes among others increase in cash prize for the winners from two to three million shillings.
The other development will see the pitches used on the day named after the current and former FUFA Presidents.  These include current FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo, former Presidents Lawrence Mulindwa, the Late Dennis Obua and the Late John Ssebana Kizito.
The tournament  is slated for Saturday, 28th April 2018 at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU).
What they said about the tournament
Hosts Kampala International School Uganda –Robert Buga
“As hosts, we are ready and everything is set. We guarantee maximum security and the best services to make sure the tournament ends on a successfully note. We shall try to build from the positives we had last year to make this edition better.”
Robert Buga of KISU under the Ruperelia Foundation
Derrick Ajina – PRO AAR
“We are delighted to be part of the of the FUFA Corporate Tournament. We were part of the tournament last year and this time round we commit to cater for all health services during the day.”
Derick Ajuno of AAR
Jackie Kwesiga – Head of Marketing, Post Bank
“As Post Bank, we are proud to be part of the FUFA Corporate Tournament. It is an opportunity for us to come out of the busy office schedule to have a moment not only to play football but associate with the rest of the other corporate companies.”
Jackie Kwesiga of Post Bank
Noella Byuma – Brands Strategy Manager, Airtel Uganda
Airel’s Noella Byuma
“Airtel has been a proud partner with FUFA on several engagements and us being part of the FUFA Corporate Tournament portrays our commitment towards developing the game of football. We also vow to come and challenge for the title and other teams should stand warned.”
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