DESERVED WINNERS Kawempe Muslim S.S FC winners of the FUFA Women Elite League 2014/15 - MUBS-winners of the PEPSI National Beach Soccer League 2014/15
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It is our Game, It is our Country Issue #6 June 2015
Kawempe Muslim S.S FC winners of the FUFA Women Elite League 2014/15
DESERVED WINNERS
MUBS—winners of the PEPSI National Beach Soccer League 2014/15
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It is our Game, It is our Country Issue #6 June 2015
FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2015: KAWEMPE MUSLIM S.S FC ARE CHAMPIONS
Final: Kawempe Muslim 3-2 Buikwe She Red Stars
3rd Place: She Corporate 2 (5) – 2 (3) Western United
Kawempe Muslim Secondary School won the inaugural FUFA women Elite
league in the month of June.
The victorious side beat Buikwe She Red Stars 3-2 in a thrilling match played
at Nakivubo stadium on Saturday, 20th June 2015.
League top scorer, Sandra Nabweteeme scored a brace in the game for Kawempe Muslim S.S FC
Kawempe Muslim.
Buikwe’s Winnie Babirye had opened the scoring with a 23rd minute goal
before Kawempe equalized moments later through Yudaya Nakayenze on 36
minutes as the first half ended 1 all.
The game was the third time that a daughter (Hasifa Nassuna) was facing the
mother (Annet Nakimbugwe), with the latter winning on all the occasions.
The final game was watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and
several other FUFA officials.
In the third place play off, She Corporate overcame Western United after a Buikwe She Red Stars FC
tense penalty shoot out 5-3 that followed a 2 all draw.
Kakira women ladies team won the fair play award while Sandra
Nabweteeme took the golden boot award after scoring 17 goals in the season.
Her teammate, Hasifa Nassuna was voted the Most valuable player of the
league.
The winners were rewarded with U.shs 3M and the runners up pocketed
U.shs 2M.
This was the first ever national women elite football league not only in Ugan-
da, but also on the entire African continent.
“We expect the league to grow. This was our first edition and we believe the
league can only be improved with plans to lobby for a sponsor underway. We
FIFA, thank all the players, team managers and everybody who did everything FUFA President shaking hands with Buikwe
possible to make the first edition a success” Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competi- She Red Stars bench.
tions Director told FUFA MONTHLY.
The league had two groups; Elizabeth and Victoria, with 6 teams apiece.
The best 2 teams per group qualified for the play-offs and later got the two
teams for the finals.
Awards:
Top Scorer: Sandra Nabweteme (Kawempe Muslim) – 17 Goals FIFA referee Cynthia Nagadya tossing the coin .
MVP: Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim)
Fair Play Award: Kakira Women Football Club
Media (Print): Shafik Ssenoga (The New Vision)
Media (Radio): Solomon Saka (Innerman F.M)
Media (T.V): Mukiibi Ssemwogerere (Top T.V)
Mother, I am in control. Nassuna (L) vs her mother
Media (Photography): Steven Mayamba (Bukedde)
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MUBS emerge Champions of the PEPSI National Beach Soccer League 2014/15
2014/15 Pepsi National Beach Soccer League biting match.
Roch Somoka, Faizal Muwawu, Douglas Muganga and two
Final: MUBS 7-5 Stormers own goals from Denis Sserukawaya gave Nkumba Select,
3rd Place: Nkumba Select 5-3 Real Galaticals the previous season’s first runners up, the victory to fin-
Curtain Raiser: Media Team 2- 6 Gagamel Crew ish third this year round.
Denis Sserukwaya meanwhile scored a hat-trick for his
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) won their own Galaticals’ side.
second national beach soccer league title after beat Real
Galaticals in the final of the 2014/15 edition held at Lido Rewards:
Beach, Entebbe on Sunday, 7th June 2015. FUFA Monthly Dalumba Richmonds beach soccer club won the fair play
covered the entire league was at the closing ceremony. award.
Uganda Sand Cranes and MUBS’ goal keeper, Michael
In the closing day matches which included a curtain rais- Kalule took home the pepsi golden gloves award whilst
ing match between the media and the Gagamel Crew his club tactician, Charles Ayiekoh won the best coach’s
members, two semi finals, a third place play off and an accolade.
exciting final, the league season officially closed. MUBS dethroned last season’s winners, Kira Young to
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief win the overall crown
Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Edgar Watson was the Chief for the second time in
guest as he watched all the 5 games at the Lido beach in history after their 2012
Entebbe. heroics.
MUBS ended the entire season unbeaten after topping the Cash Rewards:
Monsoon group in the regular season and winning all MUBS pocketed U.shs
their play offs including the finals. 2M, Stormers (U.shs
In the semi finals, MUBS easily defeated Nkumba Select 1.5M) and Nkumba
12-7 with Brian Nkuubi scoring 6 goals. Select U.shs 1M.
Sulaiman Ochero scored the other goal for the student The respective excel-
side. ling individual players
Stormers rallied from 4 goals down to win 7-4 in the oth- also received their cash
er semi finals over Galaticals. rewards.
MUBS’ head coach, Charles Ayiekoh who was also voted
beat tactician attributed team work for his side’s victory. Winners:
UBSA Boss Deo Mutabazi (L) with
Stormers’ Mathias Kigonya finished the league’s top scor-
Gagamel President Bebe Cool
er with 38 goals and was also voted the Most Valuable MUBS
player of the league. 1st Runners Up:
In the third place play off, Nkumba Select overcame a Stormers
hard fighting Real Galaticals’ outfit 5-3 in another nail 2nd Runners Up: Nkumba Select
MVP: Mathias Kigonya
Golden Gloves: Michael Kalule
Top Scorer: Mathias Kigonya (36 Goals) – Stormers
Beach Soccer Club
Best Coach: Charles Ayiehko (MUBS)
Fair Play Award: Dalumba Richmond Beach Soccer
Club
All Winners:
2015 – MUBS
2014 – Kira Young
2013 – St Lawrence
2012 – MUBS
MUBS (orange) vs Stormers in action on the final 2011 – Kabalagala Rangers
match of the season. 2010 – Braza Braza
2009 – Tinka
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: FUFA - Airtel Rising Stars U-17 Tourney is Back
The detailed Regional Programmes: This is the 5th year that the FUFA/Airtel Rising Stars football pro-
gramme will be played.
Kampala Region – In Rubaga – 11th July 2015 After all the regional qualifiers, the national finals will be held in the
Buganda Region – Masaka – 25th July 2015 Western Uganda district of Mbarara on 31st October 2015.
Western & Kitara Regions – Masindi– 15th August 2015 The excelling crop of players will be selected by the ARS special
West Nile & Northern Regions – Gulu – 12th October 2015 brand ambassadors, Phillip Obwinyi, Hakim Magumba, Hadijah
National Finals – 31st October 2015 – Mbarara Namuyanja, Majidah Nantandah and Christine Wanyana.
The best players will represent Uganda at the grand Airtel Rising
The 5th edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations Stars African football tournament.
(FUFA) - Airtel Rising Stars Under 17 girls and boys football tourna- This year’s tournament was launched on Monday, 16th June 2015 in
ment gets underway on June 11th with the regional qualifiers in Kampala.
Kampala.
Before the regional programmes kick off, the respective district The launch was attended by Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel, who is also
qualifiers will be held with 4 teams qualifying per district. the chairman of the local organizing committee – Airtel Rising
“We expect a much better tournament given the time taken to plan Stars, FUFA first Vice President, Justus Mugisha, Airtel Uganda Mar-
and lay strategies for a much organized event. There is raw talent keting Director, Praason Lal and the federation technical director,
at the grass roots that needs to be tapped and developed” FUFA Asuman Lubowa.
Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa attests to FUFA Monthly.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson released the
detailed programme for this year’s event and action will kick off
starting with Kampala who will play host to the opening qualifiers
on 11th July, 2015.
Kampala will be followed by Buganda region on 25th July then
Western and Kitara (15th August) before Gulu hosts West Nile and
Northern Region qualifiers on 12th September.
The National Final Championship will be held on 31st October,
2015 in Mbarara.
The district qualifiers will see four teams per region make it to the
regional finals which start on the 11th July 2015 in Kampala region. L-R FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Executive Member Dr
The dates for district qualifiers will be determined by the Regional
Bernard Ogwel, Keziron Kizito, Airtel Marketing Director Prasoon
football Associations.
“FUFA and Airtel Uganda shall support the regional preliminary qual- Lal, Kiiza MArtin, Farouk Miya and TD Asuman Asuman
ifier finals with winning trophies and match officials allowances on-
ly”. FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson clarifies.
Uganda Cranes players, Farouk Miya, Martin Kizza and Kezironi
Airtel Uganda Brand, Assets and Properties manager, Noella Byuma Kizito attended the launch.
is grateful that the programme has continued to dig deep with bet-
ter organization each passing year. The campaign is dubbed ‘It’s Now’, a programme that has been
“This is the 5th year that the ARS programme has been organized in simultaneously launched in 17 countries across Africa with Airtel
Uganda. I am glad that FUFA remains supportive with the technical operations by new Airtel Ambassador, Ivory Coast’s captain and
expertise. This programme covers the whole nation with about 5000 Manchester City’s midfielder Yaya Toure.
young playing boys and girls targeted. As Airtel Uganda, we shall Airtel Uganda Marketing Director, Mr. Prasoon Lal strongly asserts;
remain sponsoring the event” Byuma notes. “We believe emphatically that nurturing young talent is the means
by which we will ensure our youth grow into passionate and re-
sponsible members of the country. As part of this ‘It’s Now’ Cam-
paign, Airtel Uganda will continue to support the Ugandan youth
segment through their passion points – education, lifestyle and
music with the ultimate goal being unlocking the power of potential
in the hearts and minds of all our customers”
Youth football in Uganda indeed calls for everyone’s concern as
regards development of grassroots football.
The federation has well laid out plans of identifying and nurturing
talents right from infantry stage.
The FUFA Grassroots football development is one such progammes
of the federation targeted to reach each and every young talents in
the respective communities.
FUFA also started the inaugural national U-17 boys’ football league
and evidently the women elite league where a third of the players
are below the age of 20.
L-R: Martin Kiiza, Keziron Kizito and Farouk Miya at the launch Now, with the 5th airtel rising stars, the sky remains the limit for
of 2015 Airtel Rising Stars season 5 youth football development in Uganda.
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FUFA’s Long Walk to Football Money: Achievements; Marketing
FUFA Series of Achievements leading to while the FUFA 11 has been re-
the FUFA General Assembly in Soroti un- vamped. All these are aimed at
der the leadership of FUFA President Eng. brand building
Moses Magoogo as he elaborates in this
space. The acquisition of 102.1 FUFA fm has
enhanced our various brands with
adverts and live commentary from
the events
Appointing Opinion Leaders like Bebe Airtel sign a 4 year deal with FUFA.
Cool as Uganda Cranes Ambassador
has endeared the Uganda Cranes
brand to new markets
Marketing We have also curved out brand identity
In my manifesto, I promised that FUFA will for other 11 FUFA brands although
open up revenue streams to generate more the Uganda Cranes remain the flag-
resources for the development of the game. I ship brand. We have drawn brand
am proud to report that we have made huge guidelines.
steps in this area although it is still work in
progress. The strategy was through Brand FUFA now legally owns its trademarks in
Building and Revenue Generation accordance with the laws of the BIDCO have a 3 year deal with FUFA.
Before; Republic of Uganda
FUFA dependent on a standing committee of
volunteers to look for sponsors. There was no We have come out through our vibrant
clear KPI and targets for the committee. There communications department to
was no ownership on the FUFA Trademarks. protect the image of FUFA by being
The revenue generated from sponsorship proactive and clarifying where
depended on what the sponsors wished to FUFA is presented wrongly
pay. FUFA had a cash value from Sponsorship
of about 600m UGX annually. Only the Uganda We created a policy to give commission
Cranes attracted Sponsorship and Our Exist- to all persons and companies that
ing Sponsors did not have a clear point of cause more revenue generation to
contact inside FUFA. FUFA. This has enhanced interest of
many people who come to FUFA to
Our intervention and Achievements; provide business solutions
We created a fulltime marketing depart-
ment with 3 professional staff. They We opened up the FUFA Merchandise Azam TV are sponsors of the AUPL.
have been trained by FIFA. They Shop and Revenue from original
are responsible for Brand Building, replica jerseys has been registered
and Revenue Generation. We have for the very first time
an able marketing committee that
draws the policy and guidelines. We Tangible Results;
drew a strategy and we are just The ultimate prize to all these efforts is gener-
starting to reap. ating more revenue. Currently FUFA is earn-
ing about 3.45 Billion UGX in Cash from our
The FUFA Brand has been enhanced various Sponsors and Partners from 600m
through brand visibility at Our UGX. This is just the beginning as many deals
Events, the Digital Media and the are being negotiated by our marketing team
contemporary Print and Electronic We can now say we are proudly Sponsored
Media. We rebranded and created a by; NIC — Insuring the Uganda Cranes.
new identity through the new logo Airtel Uganda
and changed the Uganda Cranes Azam Pay TV
home and away shirt designs Nile Breweries
BIDCO
We extended the popularity of the Ugan- National Insurance Corporation
da Cranes Brand to the regions The Uganda Cranes brand is endeared to
using the Namutima Programme many Ugandans and HE President has come
where the Uganda Cranes played in out also to finance the team
Mbarara, Soroti, and Gulu. This We still have a lot to do be able to generate
Programme continues enough resources to finance our 10-year
The annual corporate tournament in Grand Master Plan
Njeru was about bringing the cor-
porates to Njeru Technical centre It is Our Game, It is Our Country Nile Special partners of Uganda Cranes.
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It is our Game, It is our Country Issue #6 June 2015
UGANDAN FOOTBALLERS ABROAD: Lucrative Deals Signed
The month of June 2015 witnessed a few lucky Ugandan born (Polokwane City).
footballers completing dream moves to various clubs. Back to the region, Under 23 goal keeper, Salim Jamal continued
Uganda Cranes defender, Henry Kalungi transferred from Rich- to impress with El Merriekh in the CAF Champions league.
mond Kickers to Charlotte Independence in the Major League Talking transfers, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza got a new lease of life
Soccer. when Tanzanian giants Simba Sports Club offered him a two
“I am humbled for the good work that Richmond Kickers has year deal.
Daniel ‘Muzei’ Sserunkuma left the same Simba for the Albanian
league.
His former teammate; Joseph Owino joined Herman Wasswa
and Sam Timbe at Sofapaka in the Kenyan premier league,
where a host of other Ugandans have continued to thrive.
Summary of Ugandan players in Kenyan League:
AFC Leopards: Israel Emuge and Ivan Anguyo
Tusker: Ronald Musana (KCB),
Sofapaka: Herman Wasswa (KCC) and Joseph Owino
(Simba)
Western Stima: Batambuze Shafik (Sofapaka) and Ivan Sekazza
(Express SC, Uganda).
Nairobi City Stars: Jimmy Bageya (Bandari) and Fred Nkata
(Kira Young)
Bandari: Musa Mudde (AFC Leopards)
SoNy Sugar: Robert Omunuk (Ushuru) and Allan Owiny
Kalungi smiling during national team training at Nakivubo stadium.
(Muhoroni Youth)
done for me. I would like to thank God,the Richmond Organiza-
tion, the wonderful fans and entire Community of Richmond for
the past years. It was truly home and a blessing for my career. I
want to thank my family, friends and everyone that has sup-
ported me in every way from the doctors, therapists and
strength coaches I have worked with to make sure I get back on
the field. It has been a journey but the positivity around me,
made it easier. I am glad to be back fully and ready to play
again. I thank the Charlotte Independence for the new oppor-
tunity. Without the support from everyone, it wouldn't have
been easy. Blessed beyond words and may God Bless you all”
Kalungi acknowledged on his personal face book page wall.
Sula ‘Maluoda’ Matovu started training with South African
Kalungi in action in the USA.
champions, Kaizer Chiefs with a prospect of joining Ivan Buken-
ya at the Amakhosi club.
Should Matovu’s deal come to pass, he will joins the other Ugan-
dans in South Africa – Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs), KCB: Allan Oryek (Sadolin Paints) – Pending FUFA’s authenti-
Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics) and Boban Zirintunsa cation
The Beautiful Game of FOOTBALL….
Brian Umony celebrates after scoring for Cranes against Botswana
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UGANDA CUP 2014/15 FINAL: SC VILLA ARE WINNERS
SC Villa 3-0 Kampala City Council cil FC 3-0 in the replay of the Uganda Cup on Champions: Sports Club Villa
16th June, 2015 at Nelson Mandela National
FC Best Player: Erisa Ssekisambu (SC Villa)
Stadium, Namboole.
Top Scorer: Fred Kyambadde (The Saints
SC Villa scored through Augustine Nsum-
F.C) – 6 Goals
ba (32nd minute), Abdul Karim Kasule
(66th minute) and a late goal by substi- Best Coach: Ibrahim Kirya
tute Yesseri Waibi in the dying minutes
Media (On-Line): David Isabirye (Kawowo
of the game
Sports)
Kenya FIFA referee, Oliver Omondi Odhi-
Media (Print): Shafik Senoga (The New Vi-
ambo handled the game. He was assisted
sion)
by countrymen, Andrew Juma Otieno
Sc Villa beats KCC 3-0 to lift the FUFA Uganda and Tony Mudayi Kidiya. Uganda’s Alex Media (Television): Fatia Nassali (NBS T.V)
Muhabi was the fourth official.
Media (Radio): Mayiga Jagenda (Bukedde
Sports Club Villa overcame Kampala City Coun- Awards:
FM)
MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP: Nile Special Announces Ugx. 4 Billion Partnership Deal with FUFA
Nile Breweries Limited under the flagship brand, Nile Special
have extended the sponsorship partnership with the Federation
of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) by four years. The deal
is worth Ugx 4 billion.
The momentous ceremony took place on Tuesday, 30th June
2015 at the Luzira based Nile Breweries Limited plant.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, first vice president, Justus Mugisha,
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, his assistant Mo-
ses Basena and Uganda Cranes defender, Richard Kasagga wit-
nessed the new deal announcement.
Nile Breweries Limited marketing Director Daniel Ogong, spon-
sorship manager, Isaac Ssekasi and Sam Hooper represented the
beer company.
“As a brand we take special pride in local occasions that bring us
together as Ugandans and the national team is such a one”
Mr Ogong remarked.
In the new deal, 1.8 Billion will go direct to the FUFA account for Nile Special-FUFA UGX 4 Billion partnership
the national team activities, 2.2 billion is an additional package
to promote the national team through media and countrywide
tours for over the four years.
The current sponsorship package in comparison to the previous sponsorship deal that was worth UgX 1.2 Billion for three years,
to October, 2015.
The package takes the form of cash, communication during the
national team engagements and the Nile Special Cranes Na Muti-
ma tours.
“Our major objective is to improve Cranes’ country-wide appeal
so that it remains a viable platform to associate with. This part-
nership will help identify more players. This shows that the
sponsor believes in the football projects of FUFA” Said Mr. Mugi-
sha who was chief guest as he represented the FUFA President
Eng.Moses Magogo.
At the same function, Ogong handed over 54M to the CEO which
was collected by fans from last year’s Cranes Na-Mutima cam-
paign.
Nile Breweries Limited is one of the FUFA and Uganda Cranes
sponsors.
Other brands are Magic White Star Soap (Bidco Uganda Limited),
National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and Airtel Uganda Limited
FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha (with microphone) addresses the media
the official sponsors of the Cranes.
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Uganda Cranes Star Emma Okwi Weds Florence Nakalega
Uganda Cranes and Simba Football Club striker Emmanuel Ar- vice held at Rubaga Miracle Center in Kampala.
nold Okwi wedded his fiance, Florence Nakalega on Saturday,
Pastor Robert Kayanja officially declared Emmanuel and Flor-
27th June 2015.
ence Okwi as one.
The sharp striker, a team-skipper at Simba sports club in the
“I wish you the best in your family. May God bless you with
twins and a joyful family” Pastor Kayanja said.
Kayanja was also among the hundreds of guests at wedding
reception that took place at UMA Show main exhibition hall.
Chief guest, General Katumba Wamala delegated Colonel Felix
Kulayigye at the function.
FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magoogo, coach Micho, FUFA
Spokeman, Ahmed Hussein, active and retired footballers led by
Uganda Cranes captain, Andrew Mwesigwa attended the wed-
ding.
“May the Almighty bless your marriage” Eng. Magoogo said in a
brief speech.
FUFA President (with microphone) delivering his speech at Entertainment was provided by music diva Sofia Nantongo and
Okwi’s wedding. gospel ace, Wilson Bugembe.
FUFA MONTHLY says Congs Okwi and a happy marriage
Tanzanian premier league officially said “I DO” at a church ser-
TECHNICAL: FUFA Grassroots Football Continues to Blossom
FUFA GRASS ROOTS PROGRAMME: FUFA MONTHLY. Guides and Scouts movement.
Kampala region was the first beneficial
Held on 20 & 27th June 2015 – Nabwe- with the other regions yet to be tackled. “The programme is one way of taking the
ru and Luzira Play Ground The programme launch was at Old Kam- beautiful game closer to the local commu-
pala play ground last year before the ini- nities with emphasis on tapping young
The month of June witnessed the fast tial community outreach at Rubaga divi- players from as early as 6 years” FUFA
growing FUFA Grassroots football pro- sion. Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa adds.
gramme (for young players between 6 After June’s coverage of Kawempe
– 14 years) continuing to get cemented and Nakawa, the programme will
and take effect in the local communi- return in August with Makindye Divi-
ties around Kampala region. sion.
First was the successful organization The programme will circulate across
of the FUFA Grassroots football devel- the entire nation and FUFA calls for
opment programme in Kawempe Divi- maximum cooperation from the com-
sion on the weekend of 20th June 2015 munities where the programme will
at Nabweru Church of Uganda play be taken.
ground. A number of coaches are involved
A week later, the programme was tak- this programme.
en to Nakawa Division and the event
was held at Luzira primary school play These are; Frank Mulindwa, Ahmed
ground. Kiggundu, Micheal Kalule, Edith Nda-
Over 1000 young footballers, both girls Grassroots football in Luzira, Nakawa Division. gire, Godfrey Ndawula Godfrey, Vi-
and boys aged between 6 to 14 graced cent Kyambadde, Swaibu Kagwa,
the two days. Paddy Kintu, Mansoor Sentongo, An-
drew Egulwa, Laban Kulu Laban, Mar-
“The FUFA grassroots football pro- This was at Busega Community play tin Mugabi, John Bosco Masiko John, Pa-
gramme is has a major focus is to identify grounds. tience Kyomugisha, Pauline Aujo, Hadijah
and nurture talent” Willis Muwanguzi, the Then there was a demonstration held at Namuyanja, Willis Muwanguzi, Jackson
programme national coordinator tells Kisubi as a pilot project on request of the Nyima and Asuman Lubowa.
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Pictorial: FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2015
Annet Nakirijja (L) of Western United taking Buikwe She Red Stars FC - Runners Up Action in the Kawempe vs Buikwe final
on Buikwe’s Gladys Nakitto in the play offs.
Action in the Kawempe vs Buikwe final Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary FC
Kawempe (red) vs She Corporates at Nakivubo Stadium
semi final match
L-R: FIFA referees Jane Mutonyi, Aisha Semambo,
Nagadya Catherine and 4th official Mwajuma Nassanga
warming up before the Kawempe vs She Corporates
She Corporates
Battle of Captains: Sandra Nabweteme (blue)
against Buikwe’s Gladys Nakitto.
2015 FUFA WOMEN ELITE
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Western United Ladies
KAWEMPE MUSLIM
SKILLS: Kawempe (red) vs She Corporates at Nakivubo
S.S FC Stadium semi final match
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UGANDA VS BOTSWANA PICTORIAL
Fans who cheered on the Cranes as they beat Onyango with the media after training. Hassan Wasswa with the media after training.
Botswana 2:0 at Namboole.
Creative fans with placards carrying messages
Dignitaries before kick off Uganda vs
in support of Uganda Cranes vs Botswana.
Botswana
They were sponsored by BIDCO L-R: Kasagga, Miya, Sentamu and a Uganda Cranes fan
Billy Jones
Uganda Cranes starting XI against Botswana
Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojevic with the media
Hassan Wasswa (red top) in training ahead of
Uganda vs Botswana clash
AFCON 2017 QUALIFIER.
Set for kick off. Uganda vs Botswana as
UGANDA 2:0 BOTSWANA Geoffrey Massa (2nd Left) Captain for Cranes
GOALS; MASSA GEOFFREY Sentamu (with the ball) being checked by Botswana
54’ AND BRIAN UMONY 67’ players
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THROUGH THE LENS: FUFA Activities in June
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magoogo hands over Launch of ARS 2015 Season 5. FUFA 1st VP Justus Respect: Winners Kawempe build a guard of honor
the dummy cheque to Kawempe—winners of Mugisha (extreme left) for the finalists Buikwe in the FWEL.
FWEL
Nile special announces 4billion shillings
Daughter vs Mother (Hasfa Nassuna (blue)
sponsorship with FUFA. FUFA 1st VP Justus
with her mother Nakimbugwe
Mugisha (with microphone) FUFA President Eng. Moses Magoogo inspecting the
Kawempe S.S FC substitutes before playing Buikwe FC.
MUBS celebrating their PEPSI Beach soccer
league title triumph at Lido beach.
Young girls enjoying Grassroots football in
Nabweru, Kawempe Division.
Emma Okwi and his Bestman Hamis ‘Diego’
Kiiza (right)
Grassroots football in Kawempe division
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WOMEN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Uganda Women Football stake holders in order to uplift support
Association (UWFA) held their women football in Uganda at the
annual general assembly at the large. women
FUFA Technical center in Njeru regional
Nanjengo stressed that the
on Saturday, 6th June 2015. leagues,
women football leaders ought
so rep-
At a glamorous event attended to be role models to display the
by the FUFA Chief Executive high standard of behavior by
Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, having discipline, learning each
Women football delegate and ones personality and character,
FUFA Executive committee having love and respect for The Chairperson of UWFA Ms. Nanjego Efrance (4th from right)
member, Mariam Kalega, each other, being good consult- called upon unity and focus among women football stakeholders.
UWFA chairperson, Efrance ants and following the set pro-
Nanjengo and other FUFA cedures in order to achieve.
Women football leaders, the
CEO Edgar Watson, represent-
assembly progressed with suc-
ing the FUFA President, Eng.
Moses Magogo
lauded the
organizers of
the AGM, the
delegates and
the entire
Members of UWFA with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in Njeru
organization
of the ongoing
FUFA Women resentatives should get ready Engage in activities that do not
Elite league. to start in their respective re- endanger women football, in
gions”. The Federation CEO order to attract other sponsors
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (M) during the UWFA He said that
assured the delegates. to the game”.
Assembly the FUFA
President is in The CEO appealed to UWFA He encouraged UWFA to share
cess. full support of women football lobby for resource as FUFA their work plans with the FUFA
and will continue supporting come in handy to support. Technical department.
The Chairperson of UWFA, Ms.
women football.
Nanjengo Efrance called upon “Lobby for sponsors as FUFA The women annual general
unity and focus among football “FUFA is fully committed to will also support appropriately. assembly was held just in time
WIN AN ORIGINAL UGANDA CRANES JERSEY!!!
Which teams played in the final of the inaugural FUFA Women
Elite League 2015?
Send answer to admin@fufa.co.ug or ahussein@fufa.co.ug. Note; - Terms and Condi-
tions apply. Check the July edition for the winner.
Our Dear readers, we got a winner for the original Uganda Cranes jersey. It looks like
the task at hand was easy as we got 40 correct entries for the question below.
Who is the Chairman of the FUFA Finance Committee? The answer is: Mr. Darius
Mugoye.
The winner is Isabirye Wilson (0784326148). Please pick your Uganda Cranes jersey from FUFA House.
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1ST ROUND: FUFA JUNIORS LEAGUE TABLE STANDINGS 2015
NILE GROUP FUFA House, Plot 879, Albert
Cook Road, Mengo
TEAMS GP W W+ D L GF GA GD Pts.
SYNERGY 5 2 3 0 0 13 2 11 18 P. O. Box 22518, Kampala
KCC 5 3 0 1 0 6 5 1 9 (Uganda)
EDGARS 5 1 1 0 3 10 7 3 7
Tel/Fax +256 41 4 272702
ST MARY’S 5 1 1 0 3 5 8 -3 7
HERITAGE
KAYDA 5 1 0 1 3 7 15 -8 4 Website: www.fufa.co.ug
MAROONS 5 0 0 2 3 4 10 -6 2 Email: admin@fufa.co.ug
MURCHISION GROUP
TEAMS GP W W+ D L GF GA GD Pts.
STANDARD 6 2 3 0 1 14 6 6 18
HIGH SCH
KJT SA 6 1 3 0 2 16 7 9 15
SUPER 6 4 0 1 1 9 5 4 13
CUBS
SC VILLA 6 2 0 3 1 8 8 0 9
JOGOO
JEFF SA 6 1 1 1 3 9 8 1 8
KCC Academy
LIFE 6 0 1 1 4 4 10 -6 5
ETERNAL
NSAMBYA 6 0 0 0 6 1 17 -16 0
NOTE: W+ represents games won by a goal margin of 2 hence awarding 4 points as per FUFA circular on goal point
system.
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