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Busoga Kindom in partnership with MTN Uganda launched the 5th edition of the annual Masaza Cup tournament to groom and provide a stage for talents in the region.

The announcement was made on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Kingdom’s headquarters.

This year, the tournament has attracted 14 counties and action will be getting underway on Sunday, August 20th.

While addressing the press, Busoga Kingdom’s second deputy prime minister Owek. Osman Noor thanked the sponsors for supporting the region hence growing talent.

“Today we launch the 6th edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup 2023. I want to take this opportunity to thank MTN Uganda who have moved this journey with us to date,” Osman revealed.

“I would like to thank the sports minister in the kingdom owek Amin Bbosa, we are here today because of your tireless efforts,” he added.

“Thank you for steering the ship and making sure that each edition becomes better than the previous one. I also want to thank the technical committee that is doing everything to see that we hold a successful tournament.”

“I want to announce today that the previous tournament was ranked as the best tournament in the country due to the support from all corners to see that everything is successful,” he concluded.

MTN Eastern regional business manager Jimmy Isaraza confirmed continuity in support of sports to grow the community.

“With the participation of all the 14 counties the 5th edition of the tournament showcases massive support from everyone,” he stated.

“We are thrilled to see representatives from all corners of Busoga as we celebrate sportsmanship and community spirit. It’s about making everyone in the community feel the energy of the game.”

The winner of the tournament will walk away with UGX 12 million, the first runner-up will be awarded UGX eight million while the third and fourth place is destined for a package of UGX six and four million respectively courtesy of MTN.

2023 MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Groups

Bukowe

Nendha

Mawembe

Kagulu

New York Red Bulls II’s Ibrahim Kasule has been voted MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month for July alongside Crown Legacy FC’s Patrick Agyemang.

Kasule scooped the award after scoring in all four games for his side but also providing one assist.

During Red Bulls II’s Matchday 19 encounter against Orlando City B, Kasule continued his scoring spree by converting a game-winning penalty kick.

The penalty goal extended his scoring streak to four consecutive games in July and an impressive seven games overall.

New York Red Bulls II Head Coach Ibrahim Sekagya praised Kasule’s run of form:

“When you talk about Kasule, having ten goals and four assists in eleven matches, that’s unbelievable. It’s because it is what he wants, he wants it,” he said.

“The more you want it, the more you work, it’s not a surprise because in training he is doing it and you can see the results.”

Kasule signed with New York Red Bulls II from Wakiso Giants FC in the Ugandan Premier League.

At Wakiso, he consistently appeared in the starting lineup during their 2022-2023 season.

He won their Player of the Month award for his former club this past October after scoring a goal and tallying two assists in three matches.

Uganda Cranes forward Rogers Mato Kassim has joined Turkish Second division side Şanlıurfa Spor Kulübü from KCCA Football Club.

Mato was absent as KCCA announced their official squad for the upcoming 2023-24 season at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Friday.

The striker with a good eye for goal joined KCCA FC at the start of the 2021-22 season inking a four years contract from Proline FC.

The forward’s performance last season was outstanding with Kasasiro scoring 15 goals in all competitions and waste club’s top scorer.

Mato joins Allan Okello, Mustafa Kizza, Benjamin Ochan, Geoffrey Wasswa, and Brian Majwega among others who have departed the Lugogo-based side.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Wasswa and Muhammad Ssenoga Kagawa were sent out on loan to Express FC and Wakiso Giants respectively.

Ugandan and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ismail Watenga will spend another season on loan after his spell at Marumo Gallants ended.

Watenga struggled to become the first choice while at Marumo because Washington Arubi was favoured more, the former making only five appearances.

The season before, Watenga featured in 10 games while on loan at Chippa United and kept clean sheets in the opening seven league games.

Watenga has reportedly spent three consecutive seasons on loan and will spend the upcoming season on loan at Golden Arrows.

The 28-year-old has been training with the club for several days and has been confirmed as one of their latest arrivals.

Watenga’s international career started when he was summoned to Uganda Cranes on January 2014, by coach Milutin Sredojević for the 2014 African Nations Championship.

The team was third in the group stage of the competition after beating Burkina Faso, drawing with Zimbabwe, and losing to Morocco.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC registered a 2-0 victory against Kakamega Homeboyz in a friendly game that was played at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Usama Arafat and Julius Poloto were on target to see that the football fiesta ended with KCCA taking home all the bragging rights.

The event started with a light downpour before Ugandan artist Spice Diana lit the stage with her ‘Siri Regular’ vibes after announcing the 2023/24 seasonal squad.

In the fourth minute, Ashraf Mugume set up Etienne Katenga whose resultant shot went above the frame slightly.

Eleven minutes later, Adilson Bruno released a darling cross into the box but Muhammad Shaban failed to meet the ball, wasting a clear-cut chance.

At the half-hour mark, Usama put the Kasasiro Boys ahead through a powerful effort past the Kakamega Homeboys’ custodian Faruk Shikhalo.

Usama met Bruno’s low drive, he cooled the ball before placing it at the far post to break the deadlock and finally open the party.

KCCA gaffer Daniel Sergio Tranguil made a quick change introducing Moses Waiswa for youngster Joel Sserunjogi before the break.

Roving forward Hillary Othieno nearly levelled matters as the first stanza was ending but the youthful goalkeeper Anthony Emojong rushed off the goalline to make a stunning save.

In the second stanza, Sergio made ten changes, giving a chance to new players to allow them to get a feel of the green.

KCCA nearly doubled the lead through forward Vinicius Micheal but his well-timed header was palmed across the goalline.

Captain Julius Poloto rose highest and nodded home capitalizing on Haruna Lukwago’s well-weighed cross in the 67th minute.

The Lugogo-based side will now switch attention to their encounter against Wakiso Giants in the FUFA 8 at Lugogo.

KCCA FC XI: Antony Emojong (GK), Adilson Bruno, Herbert Achai, Filbert Obechan, Emilson Gozanga, Joel Sserunjogi, Carlos da Silva, Ashraf Usama, Etienne Katanga, Muhammad Shaban

BUL FC Junior Team clinched the FUFA Juniors League U-17 National Championships of the 2022-23 campaign.

The mark was reached after they beat Friends of Soccer 4-0 to create the much-required edge passed second placed Vipers SC Junior Team.

In the final game of the day, Vipers JT needed a win against Prosper so as to walk away with the gong but the latter was so tight at the back.

On the previous day, Vipers JT beat BUL 1-0 to take the summit of the log sending BUL into the third position before a sharp turn of events on the final day.

Swabir Mpasa and Umar Waiswa scored for BUL JT in the first half hence setting the tone for the Eastern Regional representatives.

Yakin Masambo and Richard Okello placed their names on the scoresheet later on in the second stanza to put the icing on the cane of the party.

Championship Awards

Top Scorer – Omar Diarra Muzungu (Prosper SA)

Best Goalkeeper – Saleh Azizi (BUL JT)

MVP – Richard Okello (BUL JT)

Fair play Award – Mbarara SA

Tanzania were crowned the winners of the inaugural CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship on home soil.

Tanzania edged Uganda 1-0 in a narrow victory in the final game of the CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship at Azam Complex Chamazi Stadium on Friday.

It was a very sour pill for Uganda as the first goal conceded denied them a chance to return home triumphant.

Going into the final game of the championship, all Uganda needed was a point to be crowned champions.

Tanzania took the lead at the stroke of the first stanza thanks to Winifrida Gerald’s strike that came in the 42nd minute.

The hosts were awarded a freekick a few yards away from the centre line, Christer John Bahera took a powerful freekick that rattled off the frame. Winifrida showed urgency and anticipation hence scoring off a rebound.

Uganda made changes and tried to throw bodies upfront in search of an equalizer but failed to beat Tanzania’s solid backline.

At full-time, Tanzania were the victors hence Uganda settled for silver.

FUFA has announced a change in the procedure through which players heading for trials abroad have to go through.

FUFA is obligated to observe all rules and regulations approved by FIFA for its 211 Member Associations around the globe.

The changes have been made to align with FIFA’s new latest guidance on the movement of players trying their luck in other countries.

According to a statement on FUFA’s official website, “FUFA has also issued circular No.1172 detailing new procedures for recommending players going for trials outside Uganda.

“The Circular signed off by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer reads; FUFA Secretariat has continued to receive many requests from individuals, players, Clubs and Intermediaries seeking permission for players to travel outside Uganda for trials.

“This circular seeks to inform all stakeholders that pursuant to the current FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players; a new procedure was established on 1st August 2023 and became operational with immediate effect.”

All football Trialists (players invited to undergo trials) are required to comply with the current FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players by filling out the FIFA Trial form, uploaded on the FIFA TMS in full compliance with the mandatory conditions therein.

The successful fulfilment of the FIFA Trial form will provide the basis for FUFA to commence with recommendation letters for Trialist Players to the National Council of Sports (NCS), Embassies or any other stakeholders.

Uganda takes on Tanzania in the CECAFA Women’s U18 Championship decider at Azam Complex Chamazi Stadium today.

It will be a title decider in which a point for Uganda means they will have gone past the hosts Tanzania to clinch the regional title.

Ayub Khalifa’s charges have been the best side so far, they have played three games, bagged three victories and are yet to concede a goal.

That means they top the log with nine points, level with Tanzania who have a less goal difference in the championship that has been played in a round-robin format.

In a pre-match interview with the press, Khalifa revealed it’s not going to be an easy game but they are ready to give it the required fight.

“It’s not going to be an easy game. It’s more like a final and the one who wins takes the day,” he noted.

“But the girls are ready and determined to win this game. We shall go out there and fight to ensure that we pick the required victory,” he added.

Uganda need only to deny Tanzania a win since just a point is enough to announce the girls as champions of the CECAFA region.

Vipers Junior Team edged BUL Junior Team in a 1-0 victory in the ongoing 2023 FUFA Juniors League at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Thursday evening.

The game pulled a huge crowd to witness a football fiesta and they were not disappointed due to the quality contest that was staged at Njeru.

In the 21st minute, Vipers JT came so close to taking the lead through midfielder Ibra Ssebagala but his header went wide.

After 45 minutes of the first stanza, both sides had fired blanks and it was still goalless leaving the fans hungry for the second half.

Olimi Nyarwa finally broke the deadlock in style hence placing Vipers JT in the lead in the 52nd minute of the game.

Seven minutes later, Olimi nearly doubled Vipers JT’s lead but his powerful effort went wide of the frame by just inches.

In the 72nd minute, Vipers JT captain Abubakar Walusimbi was rushed off the field of play in an ambulance after a nasty collision thus being replaced by Frank Sekajako.

The final 10 minutes showed how important the game and the referee was brought to work since the fouls were flying from all angles.

In the final minute of the game, BUL JT was reduced by a man after Abubaker Mugoya received marching orders thanks to a second booking.

Vipers’ joy will be short-lived since they have another tough duel against Prosper Soccer Academy on Friday, August 4.