Express Football Club head coach Wasswa Bbosa has been found guilty of making unsporting comments by the Fufa Ethics and Disciplinary Committee during the defeat to Arua Hill on the season-opening day.

Bbosa allegedly said that “CEO Waffe Yasasudde ba referee bankube omupiira nkimanyi” loosely translated as “Our CEO paid the referees to ensure we lose this match”.

Match referee Lucky Kasalirwe gave a foul outside the area after Eric Kambale was felled around the edge of the area a decision that left Bbosa fuming.

“Wasswa Bbosa, the Head coach of Express FC has been suspended for three Competition matches and fined UGX2M for his unsporting comments made in the UPL match between Express FC and Arua Hill,” reads part of the statement released by Fufa.

“The fine of UGX2M must be paid within 15 days from receipt of the decision released today. He is required to produce proof of payment of the same to the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee by 5th November 2021.”

Bbosa will thus miss matches starting on Saturday at Bombo when the Red Eagles visit UPDF plus away match against Bul and at home against Vipers.

Uganda Cranes have risen in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday, 21st October 2021.

Uganda is now ranked 82nd in the world with 1297 points, up a place.

From the previous rankings released in September, Uganda Cranes were ranked 83rd.

This rise is attributed to the back-to-back victories over regional rivals Rwanda in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Uganda Cranes won by an identical 1-0 scoreline over the two legs played in Kigali (Stade De Kigali, Nyamirambo) and Wakiso (St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende). Israel-based center forward Aziz Fahad Bayo scored in the two legs.

The next Fifa Rankings will be published on 25^th November 2021.

Uganda Crested Cranes edged Ethiopia 2-0 in the first leg of the first round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

Riticia Nabbosa and Fauziah Najjemba were on target for the Crested Cranes who take a two-goal advantage into the return leg next week.

Nabbosa showed composure when she was played through by Sumaya Komuntale to slot in the opener in the second minute of the game.

Najjemba doubled the advantage late in the second half when she raced on a long ball over the top from Sheebah Zalwanga and headed over goalkeeper Tarikua Bargena Balcha.

Crested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth Aturo made three outstanding saves in the first half. She denied Senaf Wakuma Demise, Medina Awol Busser and fingertipped Birra Etsegenet long range effort for corner.

The return leg will be played on 26th October with the winner set to take on either Kenya or South Sudan for a place in next year’s AWCON in Morocco.

Team Line-ups

Uganda XI: Ruth Aturo, Sumaya Komuntale, Asia Nakibuuka, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu, Margret Kunihira, Sandra Nabweteme, Hasifa Nassuna, Joan Nabirye, Fauzia Najjemba, Riticia Nabbosa

Subs: Daisy Nakaziro , Juliet Nalukenge, Phoebe Banura, Sharon Nadunga, Shamirah Nalugya, Sheebah Zalwango

Ethiopia XI: Balcha Bargena Tarikua, Meskerem Kanko, Asfaw Ember Adisu, Medina Awol Busser, Loza Abera Geinore, Kalsa Mekonnen Aregash, Nardos Getenet, Buwoli Hiwot Denegiso, Birra Wakuma Demise, Hasabe Musa Gila

Subs: Emiwesh Yirashewa Alemayhu, Eden Shiferaw, Tizita Hmikael Wimeskel, Senayt Bogale Boyzo, Rediet Assresahagn Matios, Mesay Temesgen Tanga, Alemnesh Geremew Asefa

Following a good start in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Uganda U20 Women’s National Team shifts focus to the Cecafa U20 Women’s Championship.

Uganda will host the tournament to be played from 28th October to 10th November at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has summoned a provisional squad of 30 players that enters camp today (Wednesday) with the majority of the players from the squad which faced Kenya in World Cup qualifiers at the start of this month.

However, there are new faces as goalkeeper Diana Natukunda who plays at Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Asia Nakibuuka who has been part of the Crested Cranes team that played at COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa, Constance Nelima (She Kataka FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC), and Aisha Namukaaya (Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC).

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)

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

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC)

Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Aisha Namukaaya (Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC), Constance Nelima (She Kataka FC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC)

Officials

• Head Coach – Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi
• Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
• Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
• Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
• Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
• Media Officer – Faridah Tomusange Nassejje

Uganda’s Fixtures

Thursday, October 28

• Uganda vs Burundi – 4pm

Sunday, October 31

• Uganda vs Djibouti – 11am

Wednesday, November 3

• Eritrea vs Uganda – 4pm

Saturday, November 6

• Uganda vs Tanzania – 4pm

Tuesday, November 9

1. Uganda vs Ethiopia – 4pm

2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Second Round, First Leg
Uganda vs Ethiopia
Wednesday, 20th October 2021
St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende 4PM

Uganda face Ethiopia on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende in the first leg of the second round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

Uganda has registered two victories over the same side coming at the CECAFA Women’s Championship in 2018 (hosted by Rwanda) and 2009 in Tanzania.

The other encounters including 2018 AWCON Qualifiers and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers have seen Ethiopia secure wins.

Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo is confident the team is ready.

“We are fully aware of the threat that our opponents pose and we know how they play. But we have equally prepared well and ready for the job before us. The players are focused and committed to win on Wednesday,” he said during the pre match press briefing.

“Playing at COSAFA gave us a good test. We knew where we needed to improve and that’s what we have been working on since returning from South Africa.”

Captain Ruth Aturo also believes Uganda can upstage their African counterparts.

“I have been part of the National Team set up since 2016 and the progress we have had is evident. Back then, the team was just shaping but you can see we have a better squad capable of defeating Ethiopia.”

The return leg in Adis Ababa is slated for 26th October and the winner on aggregate will face either South Sudan or Kenya at the third and final qualifying phase.

Wakiso Giants coach Douglas Bamweyana has outlined areas that his side need to work on after losing to 3-0 to KCCA at home in the Uganda Premier League.

The Purple Sharks dominated the game at Kabaka Kyabaggu but lost despite creating the better of chances on the afternoon.

“It was a bad day at office – especially in terms of finishing,” he told the club media.

“Some aspects of our defending were suspect on individual levels and we gave off some very cheap goals.

“We created far more and better chances than our opponents but the difference that they even took the half chances they got except one and we created several but failed to hit the net.

“Fair play to their goalkeeper – I thought he had a fantastic game!

Overall, I was satisfied with lads’ efforts but our sharpness in wide channels and in front of goals must improve and fast. We shall attempt to solve these issues before Friday.

Douglas Bamweyana, Wakiso Giants FC coach

Wakiso Giants face Vipers on Friday who overcame Police 2-0 on match day one.

Uganda Hippos and former KCCA FC midfielder debuted for the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls after completing his move to the side late last month.

Sserwadda came on for in the 73rd minute for Luther Archimede for his first outing for the New York based side which drew against Tampa Bay Rowdies at the at Al Lang Stadium

The opening goal of the game was scored in the 23rd minute by Archimede off forward Omar Sowe’s threaded ball from midfielder Daniel Edelman.

Congratulations to @SserwaddaSteve for making his club debut last night!#NYRBII pic.twitter.com/3t52Xy3INh

— New York Red Bulls II (@NYRBII) October 16, 2021

Tampa Bay scored the equalizer late in the first half, when midfielder Sebastian Dalgaard sent a ball into the box, New York defender Juan Castillo playing into the net for an own goal.

New York will return home to host Loudoun United FC on Wednesday, October 20 for the club’s final home match of the season.

About Steven Sserwadda

Sserwadda is a midfielder who started out by rising through the ranks of KCCA’s youth system.

He appeared in his first international club appearance in the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup in a 2–1 victory against Tanzanian club, Mtibwa Sugar.

Sserwadda joined USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II on 30 September 2021.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made further changes to the fixtures for the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier fixtures.

According to CAF, the fixtures that were released last week had some errors and these have been rectified.

“Previously, the system erroneously published a few incorrect fixtures. This has since been rectified,” read a statement on the CAF website.

For instance in the fixtures released last week, Uganda was facing Botswana but this has been changed.

Uganda will now face South Africa at the third round as it had been earlier scheduled.

The first leg of the third round will take place between 2-4 December, while the return leg will take place from 16-18 December.

To reach the third round, Uganda eliminated Kenya 10-3 on aggregate.

With CECAFA U20 Women’s Championship around the corner (28th October -10th November), Uganda will hope to use the tournament as preparation for the games against South Africa.

Third Round Fixtures:
First Leg (2, 3 & 4 December 2021)

Tanzania vs Burundi

Botswana vs Ethiopia

Uganda vs South Africa

Zambia vs Ghana

Morocco vs Gambia

Senegal vs Guinea

Cameroon vs Gabon

Congo vs Nigeria

Second Leg (16, 17 & 18 December 2021)

Burundi vs Tanzania

Ethiopia vs Botswana

South Africa vs Uganda

Ghana vs Zambia

Gambia vs Morocco

Guinea vs Senegal

Gabon vs Cameroon

Nigeria vs Congo

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club head coach Sam Timbe has highlighted where his team needs to improve ahead of the return leg in the CAF Confederation Cup away to Al Masry in Egypt.

Speaking to the media during the official post-match press conference at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende after the goal-less draw, Timbe praised his players.

“This was a fair result considering the fact that we lost almost 10 players as were told at the last moment that they would not play (because of COVID-19),” he remarked.

Flanked by the club goalkeeper Nafian Legason Alionzi, Timbe explained areas where URA needs to step-up.

We need to improve upon the interception of the ball from the opponents. There is need to close the spaces faster and trapping of the opponents. We embark on early preparations for the return leg on Monday and we need to improve upon the mistakes done in the first leg.

Goalkeeper Nafian Legason Alionzi felt the result was fair.

“The 0-0 result at home was a positive result. We got a clean sheet from the game and scoring in Egypt will get us an upper hand,” Alionzi said.

“First, we were demoralized when the COVID-19 results were revealed to us late before kick-off. However, we recomposed ourselves and gained focus. We are seeking for a goal in the return leg.”

The return leg will be played on Saturday, 23^rd October 2021 in Egypt.

Team Line Ups:

URA XI: Nafian Alionzi (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Derrick Ndahiiro, Hudu Mulikyi, Fesali Najib, Patrick Paul Mbowa (Captain), Joackim Ojera, Saidi Kyeyune, Davis Ssali, Ivan Sserubiri, Ronald Kigongo

Subs: Benjamin Nyakoojo, Mikidadi Ssenyonga, Faruku Katongole, Arafat Galiwango

Team officials:

• Head coach: Sam Timbe
• First Assistant coach: Robert Mukasa
• Goalkeeper coach: Stephen Billy Kiggundu
• Team Doctor: Joseph Lubega
• Equipment manager: Godfrey Ndugga
• Team manager: Sam Okabo
• Team doctor: Joseph Lubega

Al Masry XI: Ahmed Abdelwahab (G.K), Karim Eleraky, Ahmed Kenawi (Captain), Amr Ramadan Mousa, Islam Salem, Farid Shawky Ali Elmarghany, Emeka Eze, Hassan Ibrahim, Islam Ahmed, Mohamed Abdelaal, Amamchi Iwuji

Subs: Essam Mohamed (G.K), Mohamed Elsayed (G.K), Ziad Elaidy, Karim Mahmoud, Mohamed Ahmed, Hussein Ali, Haggag Abdelhamid

Team officials:

• Head coach: Mouaine Chaabani
• Team manager: Ally Abdelhalim
• Physical trainer: Mahmoud Mihamed Azouz Safyeldin
• Medical staff: Aly Ayyad Elsayed Abdou Mohamed
• Goalkeeper trainer: Ismail Elsayed Hassan Abdelaal

Match officials:

• Referee: Ring Nyier Akech Malong (South Sudan)
• Assistant Referee 1: Madir Gasim Dehiya (South Sudan)
• Assistant Referee 2: Henry Robert (South Sudan)
• Fourth official: Michael James Alier (South Sudan)
• Commissioner: Alexis Redamptus Nshimiyimana (Rwanda)
• Referee Assessor: Abdi Soud (Tanzania)
• COVID-19 Officer: Apollo Bugingo Ahimbisibwe (Uganda)

Matchday 1 (Sunday, 17th October 2021 Results)

Wakiso Giants 0-3 KCCA
Police 0-2 Vipers

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club has moved top of the 2021-2022 Uganda Premier League log after defeating Wakiso Giants 0-3 at the Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium.

Sadat Happy Anaku, Davis Kasirye and Ashraf Mugume scored the goals for KCCA as they upstaged the hapless giants.

Anaku headed home the opener off a teasing cross by Ali Abubakar Gift in the 7th minute.

They then doubled their lead when forward Kasirye rounded up advancing goalkeeper Samson Kirya after beating an off-side trap.

KCCA captain Benjamin Ochan was also forced into action twice against forwards Frank Ssebufu and Ivan Bogere.

Morley Byekwaso’s coached side found the third ten minutes into the second half, Ashraf Mugume stabbing the ball into the back of the net from 25 yards.

KCCA goalkeeper and captain Benjamin Ochan was named the man of the match.

KCCA now leads the table standings with 3 points (no conceded), same points as Mbarara City, Arua Hill and Vipers.