In the second set of Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 matches played on Thursday afternoon, FFA Big league side Kansai Plascon eliminated Premier League team Mbarara city at Kakyeka Stadium.
Mbarara City who are also struggling in the Azam Uganda Premier league will have to wait for the next campaign after falling to Henry Kitegenyi’s brace to take his tally to 6 goals in the competition.
Action from the Mbarara City Fc vs Kansai Plascon Stanbic Uganda Cup match
Mbarara city tried to come back in the second half but things worsened when Jamal Sijali scored his team’s second.
In other games Kitara FC humiliated Seeta United by 4-0 to go through to the quarterfinals with goals from Mupenge Bula, Yasin Mubiru, Alinde Herbert Billy and Komakech Serial.
At St. Marys’ stadium in Kitende, Kira United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of SC Vipers. Erisa Sekisambu scored the penalty for his team.
Meanwhile at Wankulukuku a first half headed goal from defender Joseph Nsubugu on 39minutes against Ndejje University earned SC Villa a slot in the last eight. Villa won 1-0.
Joseph Nsubuga celebrates scoring the game’s solitary goal as SC Villa edged Ndejje University 1-0 in teh Stanbic Uganda Cup.
All round of 16 winners will play in the quarterfinals and the date for the draws are yet to be confirmed.
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Kira United vs Vipers match played at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende. Vipers SC won 1-0.
Uganda to host CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and beach soccer.
Meeting to be held on Monday at Protea Hotel, Entebbe
Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach soccer is headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe are also coming for the meeting
Members arrive on Sunday and will watch a beach soccer league game on same day at Lido Beach
Ground breaking ceremony at the new beach soccer facility to be held on Sunday
CAF Team to watch Futsal match at the International Futsal Arena in Mengo on Monday
Uganda will for the first time host a meeting aimed at developing the games of Futsal and beach soccer. The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) confirmed Uganda as the host of the meeting for the Committee of Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer that will take place on Monday, 26th March 2018 at Protea Hotel in Entebbe
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) CEO, Edgar Watson confirmed on Wednesday in a press conference that Uganda will host the one day meeting.
“FUFA and Uganda will host a CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” confirmed the FUFA CEO.
The Members of the Committee are expected to arrive in Uganda on Sunday and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach Entebbe.
It should be noted that FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF committee on development of Futsal and Beach soccer.
Beach soccer in Uganda has grown in leaps and bounds. The meeting by the CAF Committee on Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer in Entebbe is expected to yield results.
The One day meeting will have dignitaries from 18 countries including Uganda as the hosts. The function will be graced by the CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and CAF Deputy General Secreatary Anthony Baffoe.
Leodegar Tenga the Vice President of the committee and a former President of the Tanzanian Football Association will also attend the meeting.
Eng. Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer
The key aspect expected to be discussed at the meeting will be development of Futsal and Beach soccer in Africa.
The meeting is expected to start at 9am and after a ground breaking ceremony at a beach soccer facility in Entebbe. The committee will thereafter pay a visit to the FUFA headquarters.
A ground breaking ceremony for beach soccer facility in Uganda under FUFA in Entebbe will also be launched.
MAIN PHOTO: CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy will be in Uganda this weekend together with the Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer.
The Uganda National U-20 Junior team (Hippos) has been summoned for Junior team (U-20) has been summoned to start preparations for the Total 2019 U-20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan on 31st March 2018 in Kampala and the return leg set for the weekend of 20-22nd April in Juba.
Head coach Matia Lule named a 28 man squad. Training starts on Friday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo .
Non-residential training commences on Friday 23rd March, 2018 starting 11am at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Each player must carry a; Passport, National ID, Birth certificate
Technical team:
Head Coach: Lule Matia
Ass. Coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping Coach: Sam Kawalya
Media Officer: Farid Mpagi
The Squad
UGANDA U20 THE HIPPOS PROVISIONAL LIST
SN
FIRST NAME
FAMILY NAME
DOB
POSITION
CLUB
1
Sadam Maseruka
Maseruka
12/12/1999
Forward
Buddo SS
2
Ibrahim
Thembo
02/02/1999
Forward
Kansai Plascon FC
3
Joel
Jangeyambe
20/02/1999
Midfielder
West Nile Province
4
Solomon
Ovoyo
09/11/1999
Midfielder
West Nile Province
5
Steven Desi
Mukwala
15/07/1999
Forward
Vipers SC
6
Hamisi
Tibita
09/10/1999
Forward
BUL FC
7
Clinton
Kamugisha
20/11/1999
Defender
Mbarara city FC
8
Musitafa
Mujuzi
05/05/1999
Defender
Proline FC
9
Geofrey
Wasswa
16/10/1999
Defender
Vipers SC
10
Bashir
Asiku
28/05/2000
Defender
Vipers SC
11
Ivan
Eyamu
16/06/2001
Defender
Kataka FC
12
Tonny
Kyamera
12/09/1999
Goalkeeper
Express FC
13
Saidi
Keni
14/10/1999
Goalkeeper
Proline FC
14
Otim
Denis
14/04/2000
Goalkeeper
Mbarara FC
15
Victor
Matovu
06/02/1999
Defender
Spain
16
Mustafa
Kizza
03/10/1999
Defender
KCCA FC
17
Allan
Okello
04/07/2000
Midfielder
KCCA FC
18
Abdallah
Salim
10/08/2000
Midfielder
SC Villa Joggo
19
Hebert
Ochayo
28/08/1999
Defender
Kibuli SS
20
Frank
Tumwesigye
06/04/1999
Midfielder
Vipers SC
21
Paul
Willa
04/09/1999
Defender
Police fc
22
Fred
Okot
18/05/2000
Defender
URA FC
23
Kyobe
Salim
02/03/1999
Defender
Sparta FC
24
Joshua
Okiror Ocen
17/09/1999
Midfielder
Proline FC
25
Julius
Poloto
09/09/1999
Midfielder
KCCA FC
26
Ezra
Bida
02/05/1999
Midfielder
Onduparaka FC
27
Faisal
Sekyanzi
10/03/1999
Midfielder
St Marys FC
28
Sadat
Anaku
09/12/2000
Striker
KCCA FC
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-20 starting line up against Zambia during the 2017 COSAFA U20 football match against Zambia at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe on 6 December 2017.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to positively engage local communities and the general public via its appealing and strong marketing department arm.
As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause, FUFA has reached out to millions of people in rural and urban settings through the various projects and programmes specifically designed for that noble cause.
On Thursday, FUFA through the powerful brand of the national senior men team, the Uganda Cranes has partnered with US based WildAid International, the agency fighting poaching of wild game and other world endangered species.
The Uganda Cranes players currently in training at Mandela National Stadium in preparation for a busy international break with two high profile build up matches (against Sao Tome & Principe and Malawi) have been involved in the cause through a photo-shoot and filming.
This is intended to convey a strong message to the general public against the illicit acts of poaching on wild game in a country better known to the rest of the world as the ‘Pearl of Africa’.
‘We try to shout out to those who do wildlife trade to stop. Our help can be recognized in any manner and in this way we have contributed to the wild life protection to maintain tourist attractions to our mother country Uganda’ team captain Denis Onyango, who plies his professional trade with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns noted.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the photo shoot
FUFA Marketing and Sales manager Esther Musoke lauded WildAid for the opportunity and appreciating Uganda Cranes brand that they can add value to this campaign in Uganda.
‘Am so glad that WildAid chose us over other many brands out there. This gives us (Uganda Cranes) confidence and to work even more to maintain ourselves there. To be a brand worth associating with’ Musoke said.
WildAid head of Corporate Affairs Kilachand Nayantara was thrilled with the move taken towards helping the campaign of fighting against wild life trading through Uganda Cranes brand.
We thought about it and we gave it a try. We thank God that everything has worked out exceedingly well.
I want to thank FUFA, the Uganda Cranes Technical team, administrators, players for this wonderful opportunity. We shall live to look forward at working with you again
Meanwhile, the team will continue with Day 4 residential training on Thursday evening at 4 pm at Mandela National Stadium Namboole.
The Uganda Cranes players being briefed by an official from WildAid before the shoot out at Mandela National Stadium on ThursdayWildAid Filming crew on duty at Namboole
ABOUT WILDAID
WildAid is an international anti poaching agency based in the U.S.
They also work with Governments and partners to protect fragile marine reserves from illegal fishing and shark finning, to enhance public and political will for anti-poaching efforts, and to reduce climate change impacts.
The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar global industry largely driven by consumer demand in expanding economies.
While most wildlife conservation groups focus on scientific studies and anti-poaching efforts, WildAid works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products and to increase local support for conservation efforts.
They believe that when the buying stops, the killing can stop too.
Kira United vs Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium in Kitende
Kitara vs Seeta United
Holders KCCA FC booked a berth into the quarterfinals of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup edging past Soana FC in the round of 16 game played at Kavumba Recreation Centre on Wednesday.
KCCA FC needed penalties to see off a resilient Soana FC after normal time had ended 2-2.
Steven Ategeka struck a brace with his first goal coming in 12th minute then the other being a late equalizer in the 88th minute.
Patrick Kaddu and substitute Paul Mucureezi scored for KCCA FC in normal time before eventually winning the game 4-2 on kicks from the penalty.
Proline FC also needed penalties to edge out UPDF FC. The Lugogo based side won the shootout 4-2 after normal time ended goalless.
Mujib Kasule was delighted with the team performance and believes the confidence gained from progressing to the next stage will help improve the team’s performance in the next games.
“ The players’ attitude was good and fought up to the final whistle. Going into the quarterfinals gives us courage and belief going into the next games.” said Kasule
Proline FC Starting XI against UPDF in Bombo on Wednesday during the round of 16 Stanbic Uganda cup match
At Villa Park, KJT FC continued their Cinderalla story in the competition by eliminating azam Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.
Ashraf Zzizinga of KJT (17) vying for possession with BUL’s Umar Mukobe in a match played at Villa Park. KJT’s beautiful history in the Stanbic Uganda Cup continues with another Premier League falling at their hands.
Allan Serunga was the hero of the day striking a brace for the team that plays in the 4th division (Kampala District Football League).
Jean Pierre Muhindo pulled one back for BUL FC but was not enough to take them to the next stage.
KJT coach Ronald Ssali lauded the players for the commitment and dedicated victory to his dad who was laid to rest earlier today.
Fufa Big League side Synergy FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Busula FC with Mbido Kalaga scoring both goals. Ezra Kaye got the consolation for the Buganda regional league side.
Paul Kayongo the coach of Busula despite failing to progress picked postives from the game.
Action from the Busula vs Synergy match.
“ I thank my players because we put up a better performance than them (Synergy FC) despite failing to advance.” He said after the game.
Action continues on Thursday with four games on card. Ndejje University host SC Villa at Wankulukuku, Mbarara City FC will be at home to Kansai Plascon while Kira United will host Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium in Kitende. Seeta United travel to Hoima to face Kitara FC.
The teams that advance to the quarterfinals are now assured of 5 million shillings with the overall winner getting 30 million shillings.
The final for the 44th edition is expected to take place in Kumi District in June.
MAIN PHOTO: Patrick Kaddu celebrating his team’s equaliser for the score board to read (1-1) against Soana FC. The match ended 2-2 before kicks from the penalty mark decided the game.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday addressed members of the media about some of the salient issues at hand in the game of football.
Below are some of the issues that the President addressed on;
Government support
The FUFA President took time to laud the Government of the Republic of Uganda for the continued financial support towards the Federation. This includes funding of the Uganda Cranes, payment of the Head coach’s remuneration and new initiative of paying 50 national team players and 6 members of the Technical team monthly.
“We thank the Government, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni and Minister of State for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi plus the National Council of Sports (NCS) for the continued support towards the Federation. It is the first time we are having four National teams playing but without making an outcry for support,” said the President.
The FUFA President also confirmed that the arrears of the fomer National team coach Milultin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic had been cleared as well.
Sebastien Desabre’s salary is being paid by The Government of Uganda.
KCCA FC writing history
The President lauded Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) for making it to the group stages of this year’s CAF Champions League becoming the first Ugandan club to attain the feat.
“As FUFA, we congratulate KCCA FC, Executive Director of KCCA, Chairman, Players, sponsors of the club, coach, fans, Team captain for the achievement because we believe this is not only for them as a club but the entire nation. Playing at such a stage helps the players get exposed. Besides, the club and Ugandan football benefits in various ways. The qualification comes with more slots for Uganda at the Continental club football level, experience of Human resource, financial gains and professionalism.
KCCA Football Club players applaud their fans after ejecting Sta Geerge of ethiopia to qualify for the CAF Champions League Group stages
National team engagements
The FUFA President indicated that it is not easy to have four national teams playing at the same time. This was in regard to the Uganda Cranes, Crested Cranes (Women’s team), Uganda Cubs (U17) and Uganda Hippos (U2O).
“It is a privilege that all four National teams will be in action at the same time and this is happening for the first team. It requires a lot of funds, commitment and resources to make sure this is covered but as FUFA, we are proud that we have the capacity to have this happen’ said FUFA President.
Uganda Cranes will play two international friendlies against Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi on 24th and 27th March 2018 respectively. The Crested Cranes are in preparations to face Kenya in the 2019 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Hippos will play South Sudan in the 2019 CAF U20 qualifiers whilst the Cubs will play at the 2018 U17 CECAFA championship in Burundi next month.
Uganda Cranes training on Wednesday morning at Namboole stadium. Fans will pay 5,000/- for each game to watch Cranes take on Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi.
The FUFA Drum
Eng. Moses Magogo indicated that the FUFA Drum has received overwhelming support and reception from the public in the two match days that have been played so far and believes this will even be bigger in the games to come.
“The support is evident and for some of us who were at Pece stadium in Gulu on Sunday saw the love that people of Acholi have towards football. We believe this tournament will help to extend the game of football to all parts of the country.”
The President also indicated that as FUFA they have objectives they want to achieve in this tournament that include; repackaging of Ugandan football, capacity building, infrastructure development, talent identification and Development plus Celebrating Our Ancestry.
A multitude of people who graced at Pece stadium
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (l) and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the Press conference on Wednesday
A minimum of Nine (9) International matches will be played between 24th March-22nd April, 2018.
Four National teams (Uganda Cranes-Men, Crested Cranes-Women, U-20 and U-17 have fixtures lined up.
Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes have started training
U-17 and U20Teams to enter residential camp on Friday
Fans to pay 5,000/- for all home matches involving Uganda National teams
FIXTURES:
International Friendlies
Uganda Cranes vs Sao Tome and Principe -24th March, 2018
Uganda Cranes vs Malawi-27th March, 2018
CAF Africa Women Championship 2018
Kenya vs Crested Cranes 4th April, in Machakos
Crested Cranes vs Kenya 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Total CAF U-20 Africa Championship
Uganda vs South Sudan 31st March, 2018
South Sudan vs Uganda 20th-22nd April, 2o18
CECAFA U-17 Challenge Cup inBurundi 1st April-15th April, 2018
Uganda U-17 (Cubs) to take part
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) On Wednesday held a press conference with key information passed on to the sports media.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson addressed the media about several aspects including the forthcoming activities of the various National teams and the forth coming meeting of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (R) withFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M) together with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during the press conferene at FUFA House.
Watson communicated on;
Charges for the home games during this period
Fans will pay 5,000/- for the home international matches to be played between 24th March and 22nd April, 2018 involving the National teams.
The National team A-Uganda Cranes
The team commenced residential training on Tuesday evening ahead of the two international friendlies against Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi.
Watson confirmed that the two games will be played at Mandela National stadium. The game against Sao Tome and Principe will be played on Saturday, 24th March 2018 at 4:45pm.
The visiting team has confirmed a contingent of 30 people and is expected to arrive in the country on Friday night.
Watson also confirmed that the match officials are from Tanzania.
In the same breath, the CEO confirmed that Malawi will arrive in Uganda on Sunday morning ahead of the game on Tuesday. Referees from Rwanda will handle this game.
Uganda U-20 National team (Hippos)
The Uganda U20 National team will be summoned on Friday ahead of the Total CAF U20 qualifier game against South Sudan.
Uganda will host the first the first leg on 31st March 2018 with the return leg slated for 21st April 2018. Niger will host the Total CAF U20 Championship early next year with the top two teams representing Africa at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Poland.
Uganda U-17 National team (Cubs)
The U17 team that was summoned on Tuesday will enter residential camp on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The team coached by Peter Onen is preparing for the U-17 CECAFA Challenge cup to take place 1st – 15TH April in Burundi.
Crested Cranes-(National Women Senior Team)
The CEO confirmed that the Crested Cranes will play Kenya in the 2018 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with the latter hosting the first leg on 4th April in Machakos and the return leg four days later at Startimes stadium, Lugogo.
Fully focussed for National team duty against Kenya.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players in training on Wedensday morning at Namboole stadium
Uganda to host CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and beach soccer.
Meeting to be held on Monday at Protea Hotel, Entebbe
Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach soccer is headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe are also coming for the meeting
Members arrive on Sunday and will watch a beach soccer league game on same day at Lido Beach
Ground breaking ceremony at the new beach soccer facility to be held on Sunday
CAF Team to watch Futsal match at the International Futsal Arena in Mengo on Monday
Uganda will for the first time host a meeting aimed at developing the games of Futsal and beach soccer. The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) confirmed Uganda as the host of the meeting for the Committee of Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer that will take place on Monday, 26th March 2018 at Protea Hotel in Entebbe
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) CEO, Edgar Watson confirmed on Wednesday in a press conference that Uganda will host the one day meeting.
“FUFA and Uganda will host a CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” confirmed the FUFA CEO.
The Members of the Committee are expected to arrive in Uganda on Sunday and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach Entebbe.
It should be noted that FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF committee on development of Futsal and Beach soccer.
Beach soccer in Uganda has grown in leaps and bounds. The meeting by the CAF Committee on Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer in Entebbe is expected to yield results.
The One day meeting will have dignitaries from 18 countries including Uganda as the hosts. The function will be graced by the CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and CAF Deputy General Secreatary Anthony Baffoe.
Leodegar Tenga the Vice President of the committee and a former President of the Tanzanian Football Association will also attend the meeting.
Eng. Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer
The key aspect expected to be discussed at the meeting will be development of Futsal and Beach soccer in Africa.
The meeting is expected to start at 9am and after a ground breaking ceremony at a beach soccer facility in Entebbe. The committee will thereafter pay a visit to the FUFA headquarters.
A ground breaking ceremony for beach soccer facility in Uganda under FUFA in Entebbe will also be launched.
MAIN PHOTO: CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy will be in Uganda this weekend together with the Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer.
Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome and Principe (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)
Tuesday, 27th March 2018:
Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)
The Uganda Cranes team has commenced the training drills at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Monday in preparation for two upcoming build up matches against Sao Tome and Prinicpe as well as Malawi.
Not even the afternoon heavy pour could deter the determined crop of players majority foreign based.
Players in stretching drills
Twenty (20) players turned up for the one hour session that included limbering drills, short sprints and a lot of stretching as the goalkeepers Dennis Onyango and Salim Jamal were taken through the goalkeeping routines by stand-in coach Sadic Wassa who is deputizing Fred Kajoba (Kajoba is away in the US for further training).
Head coach Sebastien Desabre hailed the commitment of the players and vowed to fine tune the team in preparation for the two build ups.
‘I am very happy for the commitment that the players have shown in training’ Desabre noted.
Team captain Dennis Onyango jumps high to collect a high ball in training during the work outs with Sadic Wassa
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, while addressing the media after the training expressed his overwhelming joy working under the new coach for the first time and he expects to learn a lot from him.
‘Training has been good. We have been in body conditioning for this first session. It is good to work under the coach for the very first time. He has already briefed us of his philosophy and approach for the game. We shall continue to work with him and understand him better’ Wasswa noted.
The prayers and officials humble themselves in prayer prior to the session on Tuesday evening at Namboole
More foreign based players (Alex Kakuba, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito) are expected to join the team camp at Ivy’s Hotel, Wakaliga as soon as possible.
Uganda Cranes will take on Sao Tome and Principe this Saturday (24th March 2018) before hosting Malawi on Tuesday, 27th March 2018.
Both matches are at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Players greet and hug before the start of training
Team training resumes on Wednesday with a double session at Namboole.
The players in attendance.
Goalkeepers:
Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)
Defending champions KCCA FC will make a trip to Kavumba Recreation Centre to face Soana FC as they seek to make progress and perhaps retain the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Fresh from writing history as the first Ugandan side to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League, KCCA FC will be hoping to carry they motivation into Wednesday’s clash. Left back Mustapha Kiiza is confident his team is in good shape to advance at the expense of Soana FC.
“We are in good shape and motivated ahead of the game on Wednesday and I believe we shall come out victorious,” he said.
Soana FC skipper Timothy Musinguzi is unfazed by KCCA FC form and achievements and he believes the team is ready to upset the reigning champions and advance to the quarterfinals.
KCCA FC last visit to Kavumba saw them get a 4-0 win in the league, a game in which striker Muhammad Shaban netted a hat trick.
At Villa Park in Nsambya, surprise package Kampala Junior Team(KJT) who play in the Kampala District 4th division league will host BUL FC. Under the tutorship of Ronald Ssali, KJT eliminated URA FC at the round of 64 before edging past Arua Tigers in the next round.
They will be seeking to extend their fairytale story as they take team that plays in the Azam Uganda Premier League. BUL FC advanced at the expense of Sun City FC and Nyamityobora FC at the round of 64 and 32 respectively.
Elsewhere, Busula FC a team that plays in the Buganda regional league will host Synergy at Busula playground
Synergy FC Manager Brian Ssenyondo is not treating the game lightly and thus indicates that they will give full commitment to make sure they advance to the next stage.
“We are not looking down on our opponents because they have eliminated Kabale Sharp FC and Amuka Bright Stars intheprevious rounds yet those teams are performing well in the Fufa Big League. So we shall give full commitment to get a good result,” Ssenyondo noted.
His counterpart, Paul Kalyango the head coach at Busula FC asserts that they will treat Wednesday’s clash as any other game and thus he expects his team to rise to the occasion.
The other game will see UPDF FC host Proline FC a clash of two teams that are engulfed in the relegation battle in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Proline manager, Mujib Kasule and UPDF FC skipper Dennis Ssekitoleko all share similar sentiments indicating the encounter will serve as a precursor as they prepare to fight relegation in the final bend of the season.
A total of UGX 90m has been set aside as prize money for this season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup with the winner receiving UGX30m.
The Runner up will pocket UGX20m, semi- finalists Shs. 10m each while the quarter finalists will each receive Shs 5m.
This year’s final shall be held in Kumi District, where the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause attached to this tournament.
Action will resume on Thursday with four more games. Ndejje University will host SC Villa at Wankulukuku, Kira United FC will host 2016 winners Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende. Seeta will travel to Hoima to face Kitara FC while Mbarara City FC will at home to Kansai Plascon.
Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome and Principe (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)
Tuesday, 27th March 2018:
Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)
Uganda Cranes will optimally utilize the forth coming international break with two high profile build up matches lined up.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has secured two international build ups against West Africans Sao Tome and Principe on Saturday, 24th March 2018 at Mandela National Stadium and against Malawi on Tuesday, 27th March 2018 at the same venue.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre
‘These matches will further help me take a critical look at many players i have not yet got the chance to look especially those foreign based players. These matches will help prepare the team ahead of the next round of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers which will both be at home. I am very glad for the great effort of the federation (FUFA) and our sister countries whom we shall play’ Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre said.
Most summoned players led by the team captain Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns for the two international friendly matches are already in the country.
The team which is camped at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga starts training at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Tuesday afternoon.
Full Uganda Cranes Team Summoned:
Goalkeepers:
Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)
The head coach of the Uganda National women team Faridah Bulega has released 30 names of players set to start training on Tuesday morning at Namboole stadium (Outer pitch) for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya later early next month.
Both countries will face off on 4th April for the 1st leg in Machakos and 8th April return leg at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
The squad has players featuring in the FUFA Women Elite League. Bulega will be assisted by Edward Kaziba. While Magala James is the goalkeeping coach, Paul Ssali is the team Coordinator. Aloy Byamukama is the media officer while Nalwadda Prossy is the kits Manager.
The 2018 tournament will be held in Ghana from November 17 to December 1st.
The tournament will also double as the qualifiers to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup where the top three teams qualify.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Karungi Vanesa Edith (Olila High School), Daisy Nakaziro (Mutesa I Royal University)
Tracy Jones Akiror (R) has been called up for National team duty against Kenya.
Strikers: Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals, Juilet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens ), Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens), Marion Amongat (Olila High School), Alupo Norah (Olila High School), Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy)
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players Yudaya Nakayenze, Hasifa Nassuuna and Ruth Aturo while on National team duty in 2016. The trio is part of the squad summoned by head coach Faridah Bulega.
When match day two of the FUFA Drum tournament was successfully held on Sunday, 18th March 2018, there were two key positives realized among others.
First, more people across the various provinces of the country have continued to wholesomely embrace this inter-provinces tournament.
Secondly, goals, just like on match day one were netted with a total of 20 goals scored in the eight matches.
Acholi’s Francis Onekalit takes on Douglas Muganga (right) of Buganda ProvinceInspection of the Kigezi Province teamAfter inspiring KCCA to the group stages of the CAF Champions league, striker Muhammed Shaban (left) traveled to Zombo to play for his West Nile Province
Busoga registered the biggest victory on the day, winning 4-0 away to Sebei Province at the Kiprotich stadium in Kapchorwa district.
BUL Football Club midfielder Daniel Shabena opened the scoring in the 14th minute.
Another Bul player Amis Tibita (45th minute), second half substitute Richard Wandyaka (75th minute) and Joel Madondo (78th) netted the goals.
Busoga’s Jorome Kirya passes the ball as Sebei’s Nelson Mandela (shirt 10) closes gap at the Kiprotich stadium
At the Star Times stadium, Lugogo, home side Kampala overcame Bunyoro 3-1.
Kampala Province’s goals were scored by Soana’s Willy Kavuma as early as the third minute, Vipers’ Tony Odur (45th) and second half substitute Daniel ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma, also of Vipers Sports Club in the 80th minute.
Bunyoro’s consolation came from Onduparaka newly signed striker Malish Jamal in the 48th minute.
Dignitaries at Pece Stadium included the King of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Acana II (third from left), FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (second left), Rogers Byamukama (extreme left), politican Norbet Mao (with red tie) among others
In Gulu at the newly renovated Pece Stadium, thousands of passionate football fans including the King of Acholi, Rwot David Onen Acana II, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, chairperson of the FUFA Drum tournament Rogers Byamukama, among other personalities graced the match between Acholi and Buganda.
Ironically, this match failed to produce any goal scored.
Excited fans dance after the match in West Nile (Zombo) where the home team humbled Ankole 2-0Kigezi Province’s Abdallah Muhammed (middle) attempts to dribble during the match. He is a teenager licenced with Sports Club Villa Jogoo
The match between Kigezi and Lango failed to produce an out right winner since the two Provinces played to a one all draw at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Faruku Osama put Lango ahead in the 61st minute and the home team rallied gallantly to find the equalizer through their captain David Ndihabwe (of Express) with virtually the last kick of the game.
Fans at the Kabale Municipal Stadium blow the vuvuzelas during the match
Tooro Province registered their first win of the campaign, overcoming Karamoja 2-0 at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
Soana striker Steven Ategeka (7th minute) and URA midfielder Nicholas Kagaba’s goal at the death of the match earn maximum points for Fred Muhumuza’s coached team.
Bugisu and Teso shared the spoils in a 4 goal thriller played at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S striker Musa Esenu and Bright Stars’ John Kokas Opejo scored for Teso Province as KCCA defender Paul Musamali and goalkeeper James Alitho of Vipers Sports Club were on target for the home side.
At the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo, West Nile out-muscled Ankole 2-0 before hundreds of people.
Onduparaka Captain and defender Rashid Toha gave the home side the lead after 36 minutes.
On form Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ Fred Amaku continued with his goal scoring exploits with the second goal on 53 minutes.
Rwenzori and Bukedi drew one all. Godfrey Yoningom put visiting Bukedi ahead in the 10th minute.
Nyamityobora winger (on loan from URA) Robert Mukongotya canceled the advantage seven minutes later with a well drilled equalizer.
A mammoth crowd watched the goal-less draw between Acholi and Buganda in GuluBuganda and Acholi cheer leaders entertain the masses at Pece StadiumA bird’s view of the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo when West Nile Province hosted Ankole
MESSAGE FROM FUFA PRESIDENT ENG. MOSES MAGOGO FOLLOWING KCCA FC’S QUALIFICATION TO THE GROUP STAGES OF THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
I take the moment to congratulate KCCA FC for being the first Ugandan Club to reach the Group Stages of th e CAF Club Champions League.
I am super excited for the following reasons;
1.This has enhanced our case of asking for the 3rd slot for clubs to represent Uganda on the Continent.
The UPL League Champion, the Uganda Cup Holders and the runners up in the league could get the opportunity to represent the country
2. The fans, players, coaches and management are getting continental experience which will rub off in the UPL
3. The money that comes into KCCA FC is football money which will trickle down to Ugandan football beyond KCCA FC
4. Demonstration that there is no shortcut to professionalization in order to achieve sports success.
It was all jubilation as KCCA qualified for the CAF Champions League group stages
Good things are coming to Ugandan football.
I therefore wish to congratulate the Executive Director and entire KCCA who are the owners of the Club, the Chairman and entire management team at the Club, the Head Coach and the entire technical team, the Captain and the gallant Players, the Club Sponsors, Ugandan football fans who supported irrespective of their local club rivalry, the Media and everyone who made a contribution
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club overcame St George FC from Ethiopia 1-0 in the return leg of the CAF Champions League at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.
KCCA XI: Standing (L-R) – Charles Lukwago (Goalkeeper), Mustapha Kizza, Habibu Kavuma, Muhammed Shaban, Denis Okot Oola, Timothy Denis Awany (Captain). Front Row (L-R): Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Okello, Paul Mucureezi, Muzamiru MutyabaMuhammed Shaban scored the decisive goal for KCCA
Striker Muhammed Shaban headed home the lone strike of the game after 46 minutes from a Mustpaha Kizza cross following a quick short corner by midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Robert Odongkara was in goal for St George Football Club.
Allan Okello (dribbles) during the match
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule were some of the dignitaries who turned up for the game.
L-R: Former KCCA Chairperson Julius Kabugo, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre
KCCA becomes the first Ugandan club to qualify for the CAF Champions league group stages.
The Group stage draw is on 21st March 2018 in Cairo city, Egypt.
KCCA Football Club players applaud their fans after the match
Team Line ups:
KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Dennis Okot Oola, Habibu Kavuma, Timothy Dennis Awany (Captain), Isaac Kirabira, Paul Mucureezi (85′ Solomon Okwalinga), Muzamiru Mutyaba, Allan Okello (66′ Julius Poloto), Mustapha Kizza, Muhammed Shaban (90′ Patrick Kaddu), Derrick Nsibambi
Subs Not Used:
Jamil Maliyamungu (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Lawrence Bukenya, Hassan Musana
The loud terrifying sound of the Drum will once again be heard vibrating across Uganda as the ‘FUFA Drum’ tournament match day comes into force on Sunday, 18th March 2018.
There are eight games lined up on the day in the different corners of the country.
In Gulu, Acholi and Buganda lock horns at the Pece Stadium in Gulu.
Acholi won 2-0 away to Lango in the opening game against rivals Lango in Lira on match day one whilst Buganda fell at home 1-0 to Kigezi in Masaka.
Bugisu hosts Teso at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and Kampala will be home to Bunyoro at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.
Kigezi, who condemned Buganda in the opening match will entertain Lango at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Meanwhile, Rwenzori plays host to Bukedi at the Nyakasanga stadium in Kasese, Sebei faces Busoga at the Kiprotich stadium and Tooro will be home to face Karamoja at the Buhinga stadium in Fort portal.
The last game on the menu will see West Nile play Ankole at the Bar Okoro Stadium in Zombo District.
West Nile was held to a one all draw in their opening match away to Karamoja in Moroto.
Ankole won at home 2-1 against visiting Tooro Province at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.
For the record, Busoga hosted the official opening match against Bugisu last month at the Kyabazinga stadium in Jinja where the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga was the chief guest.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Busoga Kingdom Premier Minsiter Dr Muvawala, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebestien Desabre, FUFA Executive Committee members, delegates, staff were all part of the hundreds of fans in the terraces.
The tournament is played along the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’.
All the match updates will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA Social media plat forms.
Sunday, 18th March 2018 Fixtures (Kick-off 4:00 pm):
Acholi Vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu
Bugisu Vs Teso – Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale
Kampala Vs Bunyoro – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
Kigezi Vs Lango – Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kabale
Rwenzori Vs Bukedi – Nyakasanga Stadium, Kasese
Sebei Vs Busoga – Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
Tooro Vs Karamoja – Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
West Nile Vs Ankole – Bar Okoro Stadium, Zombo
*Note: The final of the tournament will take place during the independence week in October 2018 hosted by Kasese.
