COSAFA Women’s Championship 2018
South Africa 2-0 Uganda
Uganda bowed out of the 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship after succumbing to a 2-0 loss to hosts and defending champions South Africa.
A goal in either half from Linda Maserame and Jermaine Seoposenne guided the Banyana Banyana to victory in the semifinal encounter played at Wolfson stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
South Africa’s Jermaine Seoposonwe encounters Crested Cranes defenders Aluka Grace (Centre) and Namukisa Aisha (2)
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega maintained the same team that started against Zimbabwe in the previous game.
South Africa got an early lead just seven minutes after kickoff with Maserame slotting home after controlling a long ball from Biyana Kholosa.
The Crested Cranes made efforts to search for an equaliser but were not clinical enough to make use of the chances.
Zaina Namuleme takes on Lebohang Ester (2) during the semis clash
Midfielder Shamira Nalujja had her effort just outside the area go wide in the 11th minute. She also had another chance ten minutes later when South Africa defender Alice Motroh lost possession but opted to lay up Lilian Mutuuzo rather than shoot at goal.
Nanziri Resty cruises past SouthAfrica captain Janine Van Wyk and Linda Maserame
On the other end, goalkeeper Ruth Aturo kept alert to deny Banyana Banyana.
Bulega called for a double substitution two minutes into the second half with Hasifa Nassuna and Juliet Nalukenge replacing Nalujja and Mutuuzo respectively.
South Africa doubled their lead in the 67th minute with Maserame laying up Seoposenne who slotted past goalkeeper Aturo.
Young Star Lilian Mutuuzo dribbles the all past South Africa’s Nothando Vilakazi
The final change for Crested Cranes saw Zaina Namuleme paving way for Spencer Nakachwa but South Africa held on to the score to progress to the final.
Uganda will now shift focus to the third place playoff against Zambia who lost to Cameroon 1-0 in the other semifinal. The game will be played on Friday.
FUFA Member Associations held their annual Assemblies over the weekend ahead of the 94th FUFA General Assembly set for 20th October 2018 in Kabale.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association conducted its Assembly on Saturday at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga. FUFAFinance Director Decolas Kiiza was the Guest of Honour.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi addressing the delegates during the assembly at Jevine Hotel Rubaga
Uganda Football Players’ Associations finished the annual activity at FUFA House Mengo on Saturday morning where the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye was the Chief Guest.
Uganda Players Association members attending the annual assembly at FUFA House Mengo on Saturday morning
Buganda region Football Association assembly was held at ENRO Hotel in Mityana on Saturday.
Northern Region Football Association hosted their assembly in Kitgum on Saturday, North East Region Assembly was in in Soroti at the Association’s Headquarters while Western Region FA assembly sat Pelican Hotel Mbarara.
Uganda Football Referees Association assembled at the Special Interest Groups’ (SIGs) headquarters in Lungujja on Sunday 16th September as well the Uganda Football Coaches Association met at Mandela National Stadium on the same day.
Uganda Women Football Association and Uganda Youth Football Association finalised their assemblies two weeks ago.
West Nile Region will host its assembly this weekend on 22nd September in Yumbe whilst Kitara region FA Assembly is set for 25th September in Kagadi.
The Uganda Premier league will hold their Assembly on Saturday in Naalya.
It is in accordance with the FUFA Statutes that all Member Associations shall complete their annual assemblies before the FUFA General Assembly.
It allows resolutions and reports from Members Associations be agreed on before they are presented in the FUFA Annual General Assembly for discussion.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye during the annual assembly of Uganda Football Players Association at FUFA House.
FUFA’s Membership
33 Members
Who are FUFA’s Members and their representation to the Assembly?
8 regional Football Associations (Buganda, Eastern, Kampala, Northern, West Nile, North East, Kitara and Western)-48 Delegates
Uganda Premier League-16 Delegeates
FUFA Big League- 8 Delegates
FUFA Women Elite League-1 Delegate
7 Special Interest Groups ( SIGs)- Uganda Women Football Association (2 Delegates), Uganda Football Coaches Association (2 Delegates), Uganda Football Referees Association (3 Delegates), Uganda Beach Soccer Association (2 Delegates), Uganda Schools Football Association (2 Delegates), Uganda Youth Football Association (2 Delegates), Uganda Football Players’ Association (2 Delegates).
Note:Tertiary Institutions, Colleges Football Association , The National Universities Football Association together with Futsal Association of Uganda are Associate Members.
Buganda Region Football Association Chairman Andy Kaweesa (2nd from right) during the Annual assembly at ENRO Hotel in Mityana on Saturday
Buganda Region Football Association delegates attending the annual assembly at ENRO Hotel in MityanaMAINPHOTO:Uganda Beach Soccer Association delegates in a group Photo after the Assembly on Saturday
First Leg (30th September 2018): Buganda vs West Nile – Bishop SS, Mukono
Return Leg (6th October 2018): West Nile vs Buganda – Green Light stadium, Arua
Buganda Province will host West Nile in the first leg of the highly anticipated FUFA Drum final after the draws were held on Wednesday during the FUFA weekly press conference in Mengo. The trophy was also for the first time presented to the media. The FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson delivered the trophy to the press conference room.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with the FUFA Drum trophy that weighs 10kgs.
The first leg of the inaugural edition will take place on 30th September 2018 with Buganda Province hosting West Nile at Bishop SS, Mukono and the return leg at Green Light stadium in Arua is slated for 6th October 2018.
L-R West Nile Province Captain Vitalis Tabu and Buganda Province assistant captain Rajab Jooga holding the FUFA Drum trophy at FUFA House on Wednesday
Speaking about the impact of the tournament in its first edition, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo indicated there has been a lot of positives achieved and is confident the future is bright.
‘I congratulate the two Provinces that managed to reach the finals. It is always important to be the first in attaining anything. As FUFA, we are proud with the team that organised the tournament right from the start and we can comfortably say we achieved our targets’ said Magogo before adding;
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) enjoying a light moment with his Vice Justus Mugisha-probably on how Kigezi Province made a bright start in the tournament but failed to come out of the groups.
‘Our first target was to give footballers more playing time and that has been achieved. Additionally, we want to use football as a unifying factor and it was evident in so many places where the games were played’
The FUFA President went ahead to point out places like Arua, Fort Portal and Gulu where people came out in big numbers and stated the future is bright.
‘We have a story to tell after the end of the first edition. The Buganda anthem was played in Gulu for the first time in a long time, the Omukama of Tooro watched a game at Buhinga stadium and people paid to watch a game in Karamoja’ noted teh former football player Eng. Magogo.
At the same press briefing, West Nile and Buganda were represented with captain Abdu Malik Vitalis Tabu and assistant captain Rajab Jooga respectively who vowed to emerge champions.
L-R How the Finals’ draw faired: West Nile Province Captain Vitalis Tabu and Buganda Province assistant captain Rajab Jooga holding the small placards from the balls during the draw for the 1st Leg final.
Tabu indicated West Nile is focused on making sure they win the title and are unfazed about meeting Buganda in the final. Vitalis picked the ball that had a paper indicating Away fixture for the 1st leg.
‘I first want to thank FUFA and the President for organizing such a tournament which gives us a sense of belonging and celebrating our ancestry. As West Nile, we are prepared to make sure we win the title. We are not afraid of Buganda because we have the ability to defeat any team. This is a walk over. West Nile isn’t about Vitalis alone but very many people and star players. We have been praying for Buganda to reach the final from the onset of the tournament. Buganda will get to know what it means playing in West Nile’ said Tabu
West Nile Province Captain Vitalis Tabu at FUFA House on Wednesday.
Jooga stated that starting at home gives Buganda advantage and will complete the job away like it has been the case in the quarterfinals and the semifinals.
‘We have always started at home and been able to complete the task away. We therefore just call upon our fans to come in big numbers and rally behind us. We are Buganda and must always remain on top. We enjoy starting the 1st leg matches at home then complete the job away. We have recorded many 1-0 wins but such scores are ideal during tournaments’ ‘ said Jooga who plays for Kyetume FC.
Buganda Province assistant captain Rajab Jooga at FUFA House on Wednesday
100 million shillings has been set aside for the inaugural edition in terms of prize money and it was also confirmed that both the first and return leg will be broadcast live on TV.
To reach the final, Buganda eliminated Bukedi province while West Nile edged past Busoga in the semifinals.
L-R West Nile Province Captain Vitalis Tabu, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Buganda Province assistant captain Rajab Jooga and FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule holding the FUFA Drum trophy at FUFA House on Wednesday
MAIN PHOTO: L-R West Nile Province Captain Vitalis Tabu, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Buganda Province assistant captain Rajab Jooga holding the FUFA Drum trophy at FUFA House on Wednesday
The dates for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double header between Uganda and Lesotho have been confirmed.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein revealed the dates during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during the press conference held at FUFA House, Mengo
‘We would like to confirm the date for the AFCON 2019 Qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Lesotho. The date that has been confirmed is Saturday 13th October at Namboole with Kickoff set for 4pm. The charges will remain UgX 15,000 Ordinary , UgX 40,000 VIP and UgX 150,000 VVIP. We believe that the fans will come to support the national team beacause the back to back matches are very important for the Uganda Cranes’ said Hussein
‘Like the captain of the Uganda Cranes Denis Onyango appealed to the fans that they will keep improving on their performance from the game against Tanzania, the players believe that they have the courage and trust amongst themselevs to pick up good results against Lesotho on 13th and 16th October in Namboole and Maseru respectively’ he added
Uganda still leads group L on four points after picking up a 1-0 away win over Cape Verde and a goalless draw against Tanzania.
MAIN PHOTO: Fans who turned up cheering Uganda Cranes during the game against Tanzania
FUFA has confirmed the match officials for the 2018 FUFA Super Cup scheduled for Saturday 22nd September 2018 at Muteesa II stadum, Wankulukuku. The communication was released by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during the FUFA weekly press Conference on Wednesday Morning.
Nsubuga Brian Miiro was chosen as the centre referee, Okello Dick 1st assistant referee and Masembe Issa the 2nd assistant referee. Ali Sabila will be the 4th official while Wasswa Ali- Referees’ assessor.
2017/2018 Uganda Cup winners KCCA FC
However, it was confirmed in the same pressing that Vipers SC will be considered the home team by virtue of their currnet status from last season (Reigning Uganda Premier League Champions) and KCCA FC the Stanbic Uganda Cup holders will be the away team.
The Match will kick off at 4:00pm.
MAIN PHOTO: 2017/18 Uganda Premier League ChampionsVipers SC
The CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course officially ended at Sheraton hotel, Kampala with remarks from the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The course, the first of its kind in Uganda attratced well over 40 referees.
Young Talent Referees’ Course participants during a fitness test at Namboole
At the closing ceremony , Mugisha appealed to participants to work hard and promote their talents for the betterment of the game since they still enjoying the early stages of professional refereeing.
Integrity is key if you are to go higher as young referees. Our mission as FUFA is to make Uganda the number one nation in Africa on and off the pitch by developing, promoting and protecting the game of football. When it comes to protecting, it is mainly referees that we look forward to’ said Mugisha
He further appealed to CAF to give more opportunities to Uganda to host such courses in the future because they have the capacity.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha addressing the participants at the closing ceremony
CAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui also emphasised to the refereees that practice will keep them in the know of what they have learnt from the course.
‘You still have space to attain more success. You just need to work hard. It is easy to reach the top but maintaining that status’ noted Mounguengui.
Pierre-Alain Mounguengui (R) awarding Bilal Abdallah Ismael of Djibouti at the closing ceremony
CAF Instructor Felix Tangawarima from Zimbabwe hands over participation certificate to Shamirah NabaddaCAF Young Talent Referees’ Course Participants during the opening ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala last Friday
MAIN PHOTO: Group photo at the end of the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course in Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National beach soccer team will travel on Wednesday morning (2am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines for the return leg of the AFCON Beach soccer qualifier against Ivory Coast on Friday afternoon in Abidjan. However team skipper Somach Roch misses the trip due to an injury he picked up during training on Tuesday morning.
Lwesibawa Godfrey aiming at kicking the ball (C) and Katwe Allan (R) during training. On the left is Simbwa Swalleh
The 17 man contingent has FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama as Leader of Delegation.
FUFA Football Managers Course for CAF A Licenced coaches in Uganda has rolled off at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga in Kampala.
The course is aiming at facilitating the coaches with knowledge that will qualify them to become accomplished managers for clubs and players.
The new course consists of 4 modules in the areas of leadership and Management, coaches and their performance, professional communications, Business Marketing and Finance Management.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the CAF Coaches during the FUFA Managers’ course at Jevine Hotel on Monday
However, the modules are to be taught in three different demacated periods with in three months. The first one kicked off on Monday 17th and will run till 21st September 2018 at Jevine Hotel.
The second enrollment is set for January 10th to 15th 2019 at FUFA Technical Center and the last will be attended from 10th -15th February 2019 at Jevine Hotel.
While facilitating the coaches, FIFA Instructor Eng. Magogo urged coaches to improve on their computer skills in acquiring statistical information for players and the team.
He cautioned coaches not to engage in doping activities and advised them to always be in position to have an idea of the latest status of their club players.
L-R Jackson Mayanja and Sam Simbwa attending the FUFA managers Course at Jevine Hotel
Furthermore, Eng Magogo emphasized coaches to understand the contracts and agreements of their players.
‘As we plan to have the best coaches on the continent, we must educate you to become Club Managers. You should improve on your computer skills that are vital in acquiring statistical information for your players and the team’ said Eng Magogo.
‘You should not engage yourselves in doping activities and always monitor the status of your players. You should also follow the contracts of your players so that you can understand when and how to renew them’ added Eng Magogo added.
KCCA FC Coach Mike Mutebi during the FUFA Managers’ Course at Jevine Hotel on Monday
FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima confirmed the course will cover 400 hours.
‘We are here to conduct a new Club Managers course for CAF A licensed coaches. The course will be spread into three sections ‘ said Nyiima
‘The objectivie is to prepare the coaches and become qualified Club Managers. We need people who can manage the Club and at the same time players’ added Nyiima.
Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule during the course
15 coaches are taking part in the course that is facilitated by FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo, CAF Instructors Jackson Nyiima, Ali Mwebe, Mujib Kasule and Kyambadde Stone.
L-R Shafiq Bisaso and Namuyanja Hadija during the FUFA Managers’ Course at Jevine Hotel
The Participants
Mike Mutebi, Sam Simbwa, Moses Basena, Frank Anyau, Jackson Mayanja, Mubiru Abdallah, Bamweyana Douglas, Namuyanja Hadija, Shafiq Bisaso, Charles Ayeko, Onen Peter, Lutalo George, Peter Makanga, Mathias Lule and Morley Byekwaso
Uganda Cubs Coach Peter Onen at the FUFA Managers course on Monday
MAIN PHOTO:Uganda CAF A Licenced Coaches and Instructors in a group photo on day One of the FUFA Managers’ course at Jevine Hotel on Monday (more…)
Uganda breezed through to the semifinals of this year’s COSAFA Women’s Championship after a blistering performance against Zimbabwe on Monday.
The Crested Cranes registered a 2-1 win to finish top in group C on seven points and advance to the last four stage.
Crested Cranes players in cerebration after wining Zimbabwe 1-2 in COSAFA Championship
Second half substitute Juliet Nalukenge and captain Tracy Jones Akiror-both players from FUFA Women Elite League Champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC scored a goal each in the second half to edge past the 2011 champions.
Crested Cranes players cerebrating during the match against Zimbabwe
Faridah Bulega, the Crested Cranes head coach made only one change from the team that started against Namibia on Saturday with Phiona Nabbumba replacing Hasifa Nassuuna.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya displaying her Player Of the Match accolade after the match against Zimbabwe
Despite starting on a slow note, Uganda put up a resuscitated performance in the second half to garner maximum points.
Upon restart, Bulega called for the first substitution with Shamira Nalujja paving way for the 2016 FUFA Woman Player of the year Nassuna.
Crested Cranes Shamirah Nalugya (R) chasing the the ball during the match against Zimbabwe in COSAFA Women Championship
Nalukenge who came on for Resty Nanziri in the 55th minute broke the deadlock with 17 minutes on the clock after all the donkey work from youngster Lilian Mutuuzo. The latter got injured in the process and was replaced by Norah Alupo.
Crested Cranes striker Nanziri Resty (R) taking on Zimbabwe player in COSAFA Women Championship. Left fullback Grace Aluka (L) looks on.
Akiror doubled Uganda’s lead in the 78th minute heading home from Nassuuna’s delivery from a corner kick.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror (L) enjoying control of the ball in the match against Zimbabwe in the COSAFA Women Championship.
Zimbabwe got their consolation in the 90th minute but the Crested Cranes remained composed to get all three points as 6 minutes of added time were played.
Crested Cranes striker Nalukenge Juliet cerebrating her goal against Zimbabwe inCOSAFA Women Championship
Uganda finished top in group C on seven points ahead of Zimbabwe(six), Namibia(four) and Swaziland with no point.
The Uganda National Women footbaal team-Crested Cranes settled for a goalless draw against Namibia in their second group game at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa.
After winning 4-3 against Swaziland in the opening game, the team coached by Faridah Bulega remained unbeaten picking a point off Namibia in the second game played at Wolfson stadium on Saturday in Port Elizabeth.
Crested Cranes Starting XI against Namibia
Bulega made five changes from the team that started against Swaziland including handing defender Aisha Namukisa and midfielder Shamira Nalujja their national team debuts.
Namukisa started in place of Bridget Nabisaalu while Nalujja replaced Riticia Nabbosa who started on the bench.
The other changes in the team saw Grace Aluka start at left back with Viola Namuddu who played in that position against Swaziland moving to her usual right back and team captain Tracy Jones Akiror returning to the midfied.
Grace Aluko (L) and Zaina Namuleme (with the ball) during the match against Namibia.
16 year old Mutuuzo who had a scintillating performance at the just concluded CECAFA Women’s Championship in Rwanda also returned to the starting lineup replacing Norah Alupo. The other change saw Phiona Nabbumba pave way for towering Shadia Nankya in defence.
Crested Cranes star player Hasifah Nassuuna shows her skills on the ball in the game against Namibia.
During the course of the game, Bulega called for changes introducing Juliet Nalukenge for Hasifa Nassuna while Phiona Nabbumba and Norah Alupo replaced Resty Nanziri and Lilian Mutuuzo respectively.
Lillian Mutuuzo (in white) beats her opponents to the ball
Despite efforts to secure maximum points, Namibia were resilient enough to deny the Crested Cranes while on the other hand, shot stopper Ruth Aturo made fine saves to register a clean sheet.
Crested Cranes skipper (in white) Tracy Jones Akiror taking charge of the midfield in the game against Namibia
A point off Namibia meant Uganda moved to four points in two games with the final group game slated for Monday 17th September 2018.
Towering left full-back Grace Aluka fending off a challenge froma Namibian player on Saturday
Kampala Uganda at Sheraton Hotel, StarTimes Stadium and Namboole Stadium
The Physical fitness test of partcipants under the ‘CAF Young Talent Referees course’ ended successfully on Saturday morning at Mandela National Stadium.
Close to 41 participants including 6 from Uganda were taken through the routine tests. All Ugandan referees passed with flying colours. Shamirah Nabadda, Nantabo Lydia, Dick Okello, William Oloya, Ronald Katenya and Issa Masembe are representing Uganda at the course.
Some of the participants after the fitness test of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course NambooleFemale participants Shamirah Nabadda (L) and Madu Ndidi Patience with CAF Instructor Eddy Maillet after the fitness test of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course NambooleInstructors in a group photo
The course is facilitated by CAF Instructors, An Yan Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius), Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe), Constance Catherine Adipo (Uganda), Cherifi Nasradine (Algeria), Pierre Alain Mounguengui (Gabon) and Eddy Maillet (Seychelles).
CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course Participants in a group photo during the opening ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday
Opening cermeony held on Meanwhile on Friday afternoon the CAF Young Referees’ Course has officially got underway at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.
CAF Executive Committee Member and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CAF Referees’ Committee Vice Chairman An Yan Lim Kee Chong, CAF Referees’ Committee members Pierre-Alain Mounguengui and Instructor Felix Tangawarima, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the Chairman Uganda Football Referees’ Association Ronnie Kalema attended the opening ceremony.
Participants of the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course during the opening ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on FridayCAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui urged the referees to take the advantage of the course and improve on their skills
CAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui addressing the referees during the opening ceremony of the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. On the Left is CAF Referees’ Committee Vice Chairman An Yan Lim Kee Chong.
‘CAF decided to prepare such courses to improve on your skills. You should take advantage of attending this course with the best referees on the continent. Endeavor to put into practice what the instructors are training you’ aid CAF Referees’ CAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui .
However, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in his address, urged the young referees to promote fairness when officiating.
CAF Executive Committee Member and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the referees during the opening ceremony of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala
‘I’m very delighted to be here as the President of football in Uganda. We need to plan in whatever we are doing to take African Football to the next level. Refereeing is a key component in developing the game of football. The best players, the best coaches and the best teams can only be determined using the 17 Laws of football. We need to have the people to interpret, apply the laws correctly and fairly to all. I urge the young referees to promote fairness when officiating the game and let the best team win’ noted the FUFA President Magogo
Meanwhile, Kalema praised CAF for giving Uganda the opportunity to host the course and stated that it will enhance the development of the game in Uganda.
‘As a country we shall benefit from hosting such an event. It is the first of its kind here in Uganda. We have the highest number of participants in the course. It will help us to achieve our Vision of being the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch’ said Uganda Football Referees Association Chairman Kalema.
CAF Instructor Eddy Maillet talking to the participants during the opening ceremony of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel
On Friday Morning, the referees went through medical tests at Case Hospital.
Referees waiting for the turn to undergo the medical tests at Case Hospital in Kampala on Friday Morning
Participants:Referees; Nabil Boukhalfa (Algeria), Ligali Adissa Abdoul Raphiou (Benin), Tirelo Mositwane (Botswana), Georges Gatogato (Burundi), Daurte Fabricio (Cape Verde), Bilal Abdallah Ismael (Djibouti), Mahrous Mahmoud A. H. Ahmed (Egypt), Mogos Teklu Tsegay (Eritrea), Atcho Pierre (Gabon), Huraywidah Abdulwahid (Libya), Dahane Beida (Mauritania), Ali Moussa Mohamed (Niger), Artan Omar Abdulkadir (Somalia), Christopher Harrison (South Africa), Haythem Guirat (Tunisia) Oloya William (Uganda)
Assistant Referees:
Eric Aymavo Ayamr (Benin), Kitso Sibanda Madondo (Botswana), Habib Sanou Judicael Oumar (Burkina Faso), Herve Kakunze (Burundi), Brahim Ahmat Adam (Chad), Martin Mukala (DR Congo), Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Gabon), Babajee Ram (Mauritius), Akerkad Mustapha (Morocco), Mutuyimana Dieudonne (Rwanda), Dos Reis Montenegero Miro (Sao Tome and Prinicipe), Van Wyk Mervin John (South Africa), Soud Iddi Lila (Tanzania), Hassan Khalil (Tunisia), Isa Masembe (Uganda), Okello Dick (Uganda), Katenya Ronald (Uganda)
Ugandan Referee Shamirah Nabadda (3rd from L) attending the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday.
Namibia vs Uganda (2pm EAST, 1pm SA Time) live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Venue: Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth
Uganda Women National team Crested Cranes will take on Namibia this afternoon in Port Eilzabeth, South Africa in their second fixture of the COSAFA Women Championship.
Head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting XI with 5 changes made to the one which featured in the first match against Swaziland
Starting XI for Uganda Women National football team (Crested Cranes) vs Namibia
Nabisaalu Bridget, Nabbosa Riticia, Nabbumba Phiona, Mutiibwa Shakira, Alupo Norah started against Swaziland but will come off the bench this afternoon if called upon by the head coach Faridah Bulega to make any contribution against Namibia. The changes were made following the arrival of 6 more players in camp onWednesday from Kampala who never travelled with the initial squad.
Experienced security expert Dixon Okello and match Commissioner Mike Letti have been appointed by CAF for the Champions League Quarterfinal fixtures to be played later this month.
Okello who has been at various sporting events as security officer including the FIFA World Cup (2010 South Africa) and Olympic Games in London (2012) will make his debut on the continent for CAF duties in the game between Al Ahly of Egypt and Horoya AC of Guinea.
The match will be played in Alexandria on 22nd September, 2018. Okello will work alongside with Mohamed Dellagi of Tunisia who will be the other security officer.
Dixon Okello
Letti-a former player now match Commissioner will be in charge of another highly anticipated Quarterfinal clash between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and ES Setifienne of Algeria on 21st September 2018.
Both are Quarterfinal first leg fixtures of the CAF Champions League.
MAIN PHOTO: Mike Letti has been appointed match commissioner for the CAF Champions League Quarterfinal match between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and ES Setifienne of Algeria on 21st September 2018.
Uganda National beach Soccer team has beaten Buganda Royal Institute 5-3 in a buildup match at Spenah beach on Thursday evening. It is the first practice match for the team in preparation for the return leg against Ivory Coast in AFCON Qualifier.
Davis Kasujja scored a brace while Ronald Magwari, Kakwaya Swaib and Somoka Roch also got their names on the scoresheet.
Sand Cranes player Kakwaya Swaib (Red) in action during the buildup match against Buganda Royal Institute on Thursday at Spenah Beach
Sabega Joel, Ssali Musa and Kimera Primo scored for Buganda Royal Institute.
Head Coach of the Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge stated that the build up match was a tactical step to practice the attacking formations that could yield more goal opportunities.
‘We are trying to test our attacking formations that can produce more goals. It has worked for us in the build up. It is what we are opting for since we have to change the score away in Abidjan next week’ said Muwonge.
Assistant team captain Somoka Roch admitted that the practice match enabled them to test their scoring abilities and confirmed the players will get used to the scoring tactics that will are vital to turn the scores in Abidjan.
‘We have tested our scoring abilities during the buildup. We hope by next week we will be ready to turn the score’ said Somoka
Sand Cranes Defender Rica Byaruhanga aiming to shoot during the buildup match against Buganda Royal Institute on Thursday
Twelve (12) players were used in the buildup. Goalkeeper Lwamunda Nasser started the game alongside Somoka Roch, Wasswa Alex Emma, Lule Paul and Kasujja Davis.
Ochero Sulaiman, Ssimbwa Swalleh, Rica Byaruhanga, Kakwaya Swaib, Ochen Ben and Kibirige Med were the substitutes.
Sand Cranes goalkeeper Kibirige Med (Yellow) making a save during the buildup match against Buganda Royal Institute on Thursday
Buganda Royal squad;
Buganda Royal Institute team (L-R) Katumba Godfrey, Kimera Primo, Mutebi Ronald, Isenge Paul, Bishirurwa Didas, Sabega Joel and Ssali Musa
Uganda’s senior ladies national football team, the Crested Cranes got off to a perfect start at the 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship with victory over Swaziland.
The team coached by Faridah Bulega and playing at the tournament for the first time as a guest nation registered a 3-4 win to move top of group C.
Zaina Namuleme beats Swaziland defender Sindiswa during the match. The gifted striker was a joy to watch durig the match.
Hasifa Nassuuna struck a brace while Norah Alupo and Resty Nanziri scored a goal each to guide Uganda past Swaziland in the game played at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Ugandan Fans who cheered the Crested Cranes in Swaziland
Swaziland got their goals through Celiwe Thandazile Nkambule, Tenanile Sandiswa Mgcamphalala and Cebile Shongwe.
Nassuuna opened the scores just two minutes after kickoff capitalising on a mistake by a defender to slot home and give Uganda a good start.
Uganda kept surging forward and at the half hour mark, Alupo doubled the lead tapping home from close range.
Uganda players celebrate a goal scored by Norah Alupo of Uganda during the 2018 Cosafa Womens Championship game between Swaziland and Uganda at Wolfson Stadium
Namuleme made the donkey work on the left flank, dribbling past Mgcamphalala before laying up a well weighed cross and Alupo was quick to tap home.
With the game destined for the mandatory break, Nanziri who had hit the woodwork earlier in the game stretched Uganda’s lead scoring the third and her first goal in national team colors on her debut.
Nanziri Resty celebrates after scoring against Swaziland
Despite efforts by Swaziland to stage a comeback back in the second half, the Crested Cranes were able to fend off the pressure and secure maximum points.
Nassuuna converted from the spot after a foul on captain Tracy Jones Akiror with two minutes on the clock to deflate Swaziland’s hopes after Mgcamphalala and Nkambule had scored midway in the second half.
Nabbosa Riticia encounters Swaziland Defenders
Shongwe scored the third for Swaziland deep into stoppage time but it was Uganda that emerged victors on the day.
Nassuuuna received the accolade of Player of the match from Timothy Shongwe
Nassuuna receives the Player of the match accolade from Timothy Shongwe
Victory meant Uganda leads group C on three points ahead of Namibia and Zimbabwe who face off on Thursday. Uganda’s next fixture will be against Namibia on Saturday 15 September
Uganda Women National team Crested Cranes will take on Swaziland this afternoon in Port Eilzabeth, Saouth Africa in their opening match of the COSAFA Women Championship.
Head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting XI that sees Shakirah Mutiibwa and Hasifah Nassuuna return to the fold after missing the CECAFA Women Championship in Rwanda.
Starting XI for Uganda Women National football team (Crested Cranes) vs Swaziland
Uganda is set to host the CAF Young Talent Referees course.
This is the first time that such a course will be hosted by Uganda where a total of 34 referees from across the continent have been confirmed.
Two Ugandans Isa Masembe and Shamirah Nabadda are part of the group.
Referees are expected to have arrived by 13th September 2018 ahead of the planned opening ceremony the following day.
“All the referees will undergo medical, physical, theoretical and technical tests during the course.” Anthony Baffoe, the CAF Deputy Secreatary General in charge of football and development.
Cathrine Adipo is among the five instructors and RTC officials.
The other four are; An Yan Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius), Felix Tanagwarima (Zimbabwe), Cherifi Nasradine (Algeria), Pierre Alain Mounguengui (Gabon).
Male Referees:
Nabil Boukhalfa (Algeria), Ligali Adissa Abdoul Raphiou (Benin), Tirelo Mositwane (Botswana), Georges Gatogato (Burundi), Daurte Fabricio (Cape Verde), Bilal Abdallah Ismael (Djibouti), Mahrous Mahmoud A. H. Ahmed (Egypt), Mogos Teklu Tsegay (Eritrea), Atcho Pierre (Gabon), Huraywidah Abdulwahid (Libya), Dahane Beida (Mauritania), Ali Moussa Mohamed (Niger), Artan Omar Abdulkadir (Somalia), Christopher Harrison (South Africa), Haythem Guirat (Tunisia)
Assistant Referees:
Eric Aymavo Ayamr (Benin), Kitso Sibanda Madondo (Botswana), Habib Sanou Judicael Oumar (Burkina Faso), Herve Kakunze (Burundi), Brahim Ahmat Adam (Chad), Martin Mukala (DR Congo), Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Gabon), Babajee Ram (Mauritius), Akerkad Mustapha (Morocco), Mutuyimana Dieudonne (Rwanda), Dos Reis Montenegero Miro (Sao Tome and Prinicipe), Van Wyk Mervin John (South Africa), Soud Iddi Lila (Tanzania), Hassan Khalil (Tunisia), Isa Masembe (Uganda)
An Yan Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius), Felix Tanagwarima (Zimbabwe), Constance Catherine Adipo (Uganda), Cherifi Nasradine (Algeria), Pierre Alain Mounguengui (Gabon)
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA female referee Shamirah Nabadda is one of the Ugandans confirmed to be part of the four day’s CAF Young talent referees’ course
