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Uganda U20 Women skipper Fauzia Najjemba says the team will do all it takes to reach the fourth round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

Uganda takes on South Africa in the return leg of their third round of qualification tie on Friday, 16th December.

The East Africans go into the tie with a 1-0 lead from the first leg played at the St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

“We have prepared well as a team and this is a very good chance to make it to the World Cup. We hope to exploit it.

“The team has been preparing well and as a captain, I promise we will do all our best to come back with victory from South Africa,” said Najjemba.

“We know what is required. The determination is there and we will increase our efforts to see to it that we take care of everything that is thrown at us so that we achieve our goal.

“It is an away game and we know that we have to work extra hard than we did at home.”

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Saidah Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens)

Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC)

Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge(Chrysomolia FC), Lillian Mutuuzo(Kampala Queens FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC)

Uganda U20 Women head coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi is confident as the team flies to South Africa for the return leg of the World Cup qualifiers.

The team jets out in the wee hours of Wednesday ahead of Friday, 17th December match at Dobsonsville Stadium in Johannesburg.

The 20-player squad team comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders, and five forwards.

“I think these are the best players we have selected to go and do the job. I have the belief that the squad selected is competent to help us secure the result we want,” Kiyingi told the Fufa website.

“We carry a 1-0 advantage into the second leg but that doesn’t mean we shall go and sit back. We want to go and win in South Africa,” he added.

Uganda won the first leg 1-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende at the start of the month with Hadijah Nandago scoring the goal.

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Saidah Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens)

Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC)

Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge(Chrysomolia FC), Lillian Mutuuzo(Kampala Queens FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC)

Uganda Premier League newbies Arua Hill Sports Club rallied from two goals down to draw with SC Villa 2-2 at Barifa Ground on Tuesday.

Isaac ogwang and Nicholas Kabonge handed the Jogoos a 2-goal lead but on form forward Alfred Leku and Innocent Media secured a point for Kongolo.

Ogwanga fired Villa infront in the 34th minute after Arua Hill goalie Rogers Omedwa fumbled with a deflected effort.

Five minutes later, the visitors were celebrating against with Kabonge doubling the lead off a delicious ball from Sadam Masereka.

Leku cut the difict just before the halftime break with a volley.

After the interval, it was Arua Hill chasing the game with Villa seeming confortable having their one-goal lead.

Meddie Kibirigge kept Joogos in the lead with some good saves but couldnt keep out Media’s effort off Geriga Atendele freekick.

The draw leaves the sixteen-time champions Villa just three points above the red zone with nine points from 10 games while Arua Hill remain 7th with 15 points.

Next Up

Both teams return to action on Saturday, 18th December as Arua Hill welcomes UPDF FC at Barifa while SC Villa will host KCCA FC in Njeru.

Team Lineups

Arua Hill XI: Rogers Omedwa (GK), Atendele Geriga, Richard Matovu, Toha Rashid, Joseph Vuni, Ibrahim Faizul, Gadaffi Wahab, Junior Andama, Robert Eseru, Samuel Sekamate, Alfred Leku

Substitutes: Eric Kibowa, Sharif Ssaka, Allan Mugalu, Innocent Media, Rashid Muhammad, Ibrahim Magandazi

SC Villa XI: Meddie Kibirige (GK), Gavin Kizito, Joseph Kafumbe, Fred Gift, Kenneth Semakula, Fred Agandu, Salim Abdullah, Travis Mutyaba, Saddam Masereka, Nicholas Kabonge, Isaac Ogwang

Substitutes: Martin Senkooto, Iddi Abdulwahdi, Benson Muhindo, Oscar Mawa, Umar Lutalo, Goffin Oyirwoth, Derrick Sekiranda

Kyaggwe and Busiro Football teams secured the quarter final berths in the 2021 Masaza Cup at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

Kyaggwe defeated Bugerere 4-2 thanks to Gerald Ogwetti (penalty), Jackson Ssemugabi, Denis Kalanzi and second half substitute Davis Toko scoring the goals for Kyaggwe.

Ezra Mugambe and Hudson Mbalire found the back of the net for Bugerere, the result meaning Busiro had progressed to the quarter finals even without kicking a ball.

“We are excited having qualified for the quarterfinals. It is a gradual process to make it to the semi-finals and finals. Therefore, the preparations must continue immediately,” Felix Kawooya Ssekabuuza, head coach at Kyaggwe told MTN Sports.

In the second game on Monday, Busiro upstaged islanders Buvuma 3-1. Ibrahim Kasenge, Ivan “Kanda” Agamile and Hakim Mutebi were on target for Busiro.

Brian Henry Katamba got the consolation for Buvuma during a game that Busiro goalkeeper also saved a first half penalty from Katamba.

With the points for both Busiro and Kyaggwe the same (7) as well as the goals scored for and against and the goal difference (3), Kyaggwe was regarded top of the standings on sporting fair play.

Busiro got a red card and as many as 7 yellow cards. Meanwhile, the tournament continues on Tuesday, 14th December 2021 with two matches in Butikiro group.

Bulemeezi face Kooki in the early kick off at 12 PM and Mawokota shall play Ssese at 3 PM.

Team Line Ups:

Bugerere XI: Eddy Kalema (G.K), Emmanuel Ogwang, Ismail Saadi, Fahad Aniku, Kenneth Ssekolya, Mark Ssali, Ibrahim Bbosa, Clinton Asiimwe, Moses Buga, Yusuf Nganda, Hudson Mbalire

Subs: Shafik Ssebufu, Ezra Mugambe, Richard Enzama, Douglas Kabirango, Stephen Nyainga

Team officials:

Kyaggwe XI: Arafat Otim (G.K), Simon Tabu Oryem, Enock Luyima, Brian Kasule, Dirisa Masembe, Kenedy Ben Kirembeka, Gerald Ogweti, Jackson Ssemugabi, Amuli Mukasa (Captain), Denis Kalanzi, Ashiraf Magembe

Subs: Bashir Ssenyonga (G.K), David Toko, Faizo Kifumba, Lawrence Kambugu, Vicent Mulema

Team officials:

Other Results:

Friday, December 10:

Thursday, December 9:

FUFA Big League 2021-2022 | Match Day 7 Results:

Kataka remains the only unbeaten club in the 2021-2022 FUFA Big League after match 7 of the second tier division.

The Mbale based entity won their latest duel on Sunday, 12th December 2021, 2-0 over visiting Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Joel Baba Onziku and Markus Aka found the back of the net for Kataka which now has 14 points, two better than second placed Maroons.

Maroons overcame Kyetume 3-2 at the lake side Prisons stadium in Luzira as Fred Amaku scored twice for Maroons and Abraham Tusubira added the other for the 1968 and 1969 Uganda Premier League champions.

Amaku opened the scoring business on 34 minutes and netted the score from the penalty spot four minutes later.

Former Uganda U-17 star player Ezra Bida got the consolation on the stroke of half time with a well drilled penalty before former Maroons midfielder Felix Okot leveled the matters 2-all three minutes into the second half.

Tusubira secured maximum points for the Warders with 11 minutes to climax the game.

Ndejje University climbed to fourth on the log with 8 points following a 2-all draw with visiting Nyamityobora.

Vice Guild president elect Jimmy Nsaale Wasswa and Joseph Okello scored for the students’ side while the league top scorer Clinton Kamugisha (on 6 goals) grabbed a brace.

At the Kosovo playground in Luweero two, home side Luweero United attained their second victory of the season with a 2-0 win over visiting Kitara.

Two first half goals from Henry Musisi and Joel Kalumwa won the day for Luweero United who now have 7 points from 6 matches.

In West Nile, Calvary condemned Proline to a 2-1 loss on the road at the AbaBet Green Light Stadium in Arua city.

Match day eight returns on Thursday, 16th December 2021 with a number of matches. Three clubs shall be promoted to the Uganda Premier League for the season 2022-2023.

Match Day 6 Results:

Top Scorers:

Juliet Nalukenge scored her first professional hattrick on Sunday in a Cypriot First Division game as her side AMOK Chrysomilia overcame Pafos Geroskipou 3-2.

The Crested Cranes and Uganda U20 national team forward scored in the 45th, 69th, and 77th Minutes to help her side bag all three points.

Pafos Geroskipou got on the scoreboard first but Nalukenge took responsibility to ensure that her side clinch the win.

It was AMOK’s second win of the season in seven games played. They are seventh in the table with 6 points.

It should be noted that Nalukenge completed her move to Cyprus side Apollon Ladies FC, signing a two-year contract at the club in August before she was loaned out to AMOK Chrysomilia WFC who also compete in the Cyprus women’s topflight league (Cypriot First Division).

AMOK Chrysomilia WFC is a club based in Limassol just like Apollon Ladies which made it easy for the loan deal.

Kataka Football Club remained on course for promotion to the Uganda Premier League after beating rivals MYDA, 2-0, on Sunday at Mbale Municipal Stadium.

The Mbale-based entity is the only unbeaten club in the 2021-22 FUFA Big League after seven matchdays of the second tier division.

Joel Baba Onziku and Markus Aka were on target in either half of the match.

Kataka now has 14 points, two clear of second placed Maroons who edged Kyetume 3-2 at the lakeside Prisons Stadium in Luzira.

Fred Amaku scored twice for Maroons and Abraham Tusubira added the other for the prison warders. Ezra Bida and Felix Okot were on target for Kyetume.

In the other fixtures, Ndejje University ascended to fourth on the log with 8 points following a two-all draw with Nyamityobora at the Arena of Visions. Jimmy Nsaale Wasswa and Joseph Okello scored for Ndejje while the league top scorer Clinton Kamugisha grabbed a brace to take his season tally to 6.

Luwero United beat Kitara 2-0 at Kosovo Playground while Proline suffered a 2-1 defeat to Calvary at the Greenlight Stadium.

Fufa Big League | Matchday 7 Results

KCCA Football Club came from a goal down to beat struggling Police Football Club 3-1 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.

Juma Balinya’s early penalty was cancelled out by goals from Davis Kasirye, Charles Lwanga, and Rogers Mato as the Kasasiro moved to 26 points, six clear of second-placed BUL FC.

Tonny Mawejje was fouled in the restricted area by Samson Kigozi and Balinya converted from the spot in the fifth minute.

Forward Kasirye who is in fine form drew the hosts level with a headed effort in the 17th minute off Kigozi’s well-delivered cross.

Lwanga then put the hosts in the lead eight minutes later with a close-range finish after Tom Ikara spilled Brian Majwega’s shot in his path.

KCCA sat back early in the second half and played on the counter as Police possessed the ball more.

The introduction of Herman Wasswa, Emmanuel Mugume, and Muwadda Mawejje breathed some new energy into the Cops but it was KCCA celebrating again after Mato beat the offside trap on the counter to slot home.

Next Up

KCCA will be away to SC Villa next Saturday at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru while Police FC will host Busoga United on the same day at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Starting XIs

KCCA FC: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Hassan Jurua, Denis Iguma, Herbert Achai, Usama Arafat, Gift Ali, Brian Majwega, Lwanga Charles, Kigozi Samson, Mato Rogers, Davis Kasirye.

Police FC: Tom Ikara (GK), Joseph Sentume,.Tonny Kiwalazi, Ruben, Kimera , Eric Ssenjobe, Diego Semugera, Yusuf Ssozi, Tonny Mawejje, Juma Balinya, Duncan Seninde, Brian Muluuli Mayanja

All Friday Results

Uganda’s U20 Women’s side has been in fine form recently. Prior to travelling to Tanzania for a friendly, the side had won six of the seven matches played.

And on Thursday evening, Ayub Kiyingi’s charges continued with the run, beating their Tanzania counterparts in the first friendly played at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

Foward Hadijah Nandago scored the only goal of the game in a closely contested affair.

Nandago was in the right place at the right time to tap home after Tanzania goalkeeper Janeth Shija had spilled a freekick from Samali Nakacwa.

The freekick resulted from Protasia Mbunda foul on Sumaya Komuntale on the left flank, earning the Tanzanian a booking.

The two teams will meet again on Saturday for another friendly.

The games are part of events to commemorate Tanzania’s 60 years of Independence.

Uganda is using the friendly games to prepare for the 2022 FIFA U20 Women World Cup Qualifiers return leg against South Africa scheduled for 17th December in Johannesburg.

Uganda holds a slim 1-0 advantage over South Africa. Coincidently, Nandago scores the goal at Kitende.

Thursday, 9th December

Saturday, 11th December

Uganda Cranes select side beat Tanzania two-nil during a friendly match at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Thursday night.

The match was organized as part of the events to celebrate Tanzania’s 60th independence anniversary.

After a goalless opening first half, the game was lit up by goals from Vipers youngster Ivan Asaba and Arua Hill defender Bright Vuni.

Asaba found the opener in the 72nd minute before the second from Vuni on the stroke of full time.

Uganda’s team was captained by Patrick Henry Kaddu.

Tanzania XI: Metacha Mnata (G.K), Oscar Masai, Nickson Kibabage, Abdulmajid Issa, Abdulrazak Mohammed, Sospeter Bajana, Kelvin Nashon, Abdul Selemani, Meshack Abraham, Vitalis Mayanga, Reliants Lusajo

Substitutes: Mussa Mbisa, Haroun Mandanda, Kelvin Kajiri, Tariq Simba, Hance Masoud, Nathan Chilambo, Rashid Juma

Head coach: Kim Poulsen

Uganda Cranes XI: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), James Begisa, Ibrahim Juma, Farouk Katongole, Najibu Feisal, George Kasonko, John Byamukama, Steven Munguchi, Frank Mulimi, Travis Mutyaba, Patrick Kaddu (Captain)

Substitutes: Jack Komakech (G.K), Joseph Bright Vuni, Joseph Akandwanaho, Frank Ssenyondo, Ivan Asaba, Alfred Leku, Samuel Ssenyonjo

Head coach: Milutin Sredejovic