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CAF Confederation Cup 2021 (Match No. 51):

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club settled for a goalless draw with Egyptian side Al Masry in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.

The visitors dominated the first half and while URA was missing several of their star players (because of COVID-19), they managed to hold it together.

Al Masry should have gone ahead in the 13th minute when they won a penalty following a foul on Iwuji by defender Fesali Najib.

Defender Amr Ramadan Mousa watched in disbelief as his kick hit the lower right bottom post to deny the Egypt based side.

Al Masry showed the intent even when Mohamed Abdelaal had a free-kick from 25 yards easily collected by goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi.

URA’s first attempt towards Al Masry came in the 8th minute but the efforts weren’t sufficient to make a difference.

Nafian Alionzi Legason addressing the media during the post match press conference after the Al Masry game

With 10 minutes to close the opening half, Joackim Ojera raced to set up Joackim Ndahiiro who crossed into the area but forward Dickson Ronald Kigongo only brushed the ball.

Second half also brought even chances for each side and even though Al Masry made two changes; Hussein Ali for Amamchi Iwuji and Ziad Farag replacing Ahmed Kenawi, not much was affected.

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

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:

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:

Match officials:

Reactions:

This is a fair result to us because we lost 10 players as we were told at the last moment that they could not be available. Like they missed a penalty, we also missed some scoring opportunities which is part and parcel of the game. I believe we need to improve upon the interception of the ball and trapping of the opponents. We resume preparations for the return leg on Monday and ought to improve upon the mistakes done in the first leg.

Sam Timbe, URA FC head coach

This was a positive result. We got a clean sheet from the gam and scoring in Egypt will get us an upper hand. In this particular match, we were demoralized when the COVID-19 results were revealed to us hours before the game. However, we composed ourselves yet again for the match. We are seeking for a goal in the return leg.

Nafian Legason Alionzi, URA FC goalkeeper

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has fined Uganda Cranes defender Murushid Jjuuko after the player was showed a red card in the World Cup qualifier against Mali.

He was sent off during the goalless draw at Kitende in September after elbowing Mali forward Ibrahim Kone in the second half.

In a communication dated October 9 and sent to Jjuuko and copied to FUFA, Jjuuko was fined Swiss Francs 5,000 ($ 5414) and suspended for two games which ban he has served.

“The FUFA – Federation of Uganda Football Associations (in copy) is kindly requested to forward this decision to its player, Mr JUUKO Murushid. We would appreciate your taking due note of this decision and ensuring its implementation.

The player JUUKO Murushid is suspended for two (2) matches, including the automatic match suspension which has been served during the match Rwanda v. Uganda played on 7 October 2021.

“The remaining suspension will be served during the next official match of the representative team of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations in the scope of the Preliminary Competition for the 2022 FWC African Zone (i.e. Uganda v. Rwanda to be played on 10 October 2021).

“The player JUUKO Murushid is ordered to pay a fine to the amount of CHF 5,000. 3. The fine is to be paid within 30 days of notification of the present decision.”

Uganda Premier League 2021-2022 (Match Day 1):

Friday, 15th October 2021 Results:

Mbarara City Football Club kicked off the 2021-2022 Uganda Premier League season with a 3-1 home win over Soltilo Bright Stars at the Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City on Friday.

Henry Kitegenyi, Karim Ramathan and midfielder Solomon Okwalinga found the back of the net for the Ankole Lions.

Returning Soltilo Bright Stars forward Nelson Senkatuka got the consolation for the visitors through a well struck penalty in the fourth minute of added time during the first half climax.

Kitengenyi opened the scoring two minutes after the half hour mark.

FIFA referee Ali Sabilla Chelengat booked several parties in the game; Mbarara City’s trio Jasper Ahebwa Baguma, Steven Othieno and Pistis Barenge.

The game was the first for Mbarara City’s head coach Hussein Mbalangu and Okwalinga was named the man of the match.

Mbarara City thus leads the table standings after the first three matches of the season.

Team Line Ups:

Mbarara City XI: Muhamad Ssekeba (G.K), Steven Othieno, Jasper Aheebwa, Hillary Mukundane (Captain), Karim Ramathan, Pistis Barenge, Solomon Okwalinga, Swalik Ssegujja, Jude Ssemugabi, Henry Kitegenyi, Raymond Onyai

Subs: Martin Elungat (G.K), John Adriko, Thomas Kakaire, Soulymane Bamba, Ivan Otude, Sadat Nsubuga, Frank Kalule

Head coach: Hussein Mbalangu

Gomba Ssaza team has confirmed the management team ahead of the 2021-2022 Masaza Cup football tournament.

The five-time record Masaza Champions have come up with a board of directors wing comprising seven people.

This board has three legislators; Hon. Sylvia Nayebale (Woman MP, Gomba), Hon. Robina Gure Rwakoojo (MP, Gomba West) and Hon. Godfrey Ssaazi (MP, Gomba East).

Two UPDF officers Major General Abel Kandiho and Brig. General Flavia Byekwaso are also part of this 7-man board.

The two others are; Steven Kayiwa (Global Paints) and Benon Lujja (Maganjo Millers).

Full Executive:

There are 23 members on the Executive committee with Sam Rwakoojo bouncing back as patron.

Mansoor Kabugo returns as chairperson Robert Barigye (Team manager), Johnson Lubega (Assistant Team manager), Bashir Nsubuga Musoke (Secretary), Jafari Kalule (Adviser), Eddy Balworela (Assistant Secretary), Mesach Mutebi (Head of Protocol), Flidah Biddamu (Assistant Protocol), Eric Tusabe (Security Coordinator), Peter Bwanika (Treasurer), Samuel Bakyayita (Assistant Treasurer), Isa Nabanjala Ssemanda (Transport Coordinator) and Kalebu Sonko (Welfare).

There are several committee members as; Betty Nakazibwe – Biru Zuku, Aminah Nakasita – Biru Zuku, Godfrey Katende Kizza, Aminah Nabiddo, John Katwere, Dan Mwesigye, Robert Sebwato and Charles Ssebagala.

Ibrahim Kirya returns as head coach with his assistants yet to be confirmed as former Gomba, Nkumba University and Fire Masters midfielder Andrew Kyekulide is a member of the technical wing.

Committees:

Kawowo Sports’ reporter David Isabirye heads the media department.

Other media committee members are; Joseph Mukwaya, Resty Namugema and Adam Suuna – Sulubada.

Abdu Ziyadi Busurwa Omuto is head of marketing committee with two members in , Silajje Mbula and Latif Lubega.

Fans Coordinators:

To mobilize fans, supporters and well-wishers across the different sub-counties that make up Gomba, there are a number of fans’ coordinators.

Richard Matovu and Sarah Nansamba are in charge of Kanoni, Amos Sebuguzi Magala & Juma Samanya (Nsabwe), Nuhu Zziwa (Kifampa), Daniel Kazibwe (Bukandula), Jjaja Bulega Nasanayiri (Kabulasoke), Musa Sebaduka & Bright Nanyanzi (Ngomanene), Ibrahim Kaweesi Ssenyondo (Madu), Steven Emmanuel Yamulemye & Daniel Lamech Nsobya (Bulwada), Robert Mbazira Kiriri (Kiriri), David Nasasira (Kyayi) and Muhamood Kyagaba for Kigezi.

Gomba are the reigning champions of the Masaza Cup competition and have an unprecedented five titles won in 2004, 2007, 2013, 2017 and lately 2020.

Board of Directors:

Hon. Sylvia Nayebale (Woman MP, Gomba), Hon. Robina Gure Rwakoojo (MP, Gomba West), Hon. Godfrey Ssaazi (MP, Gomba East), Major General Abel Kandiho (UPDF), Brig. General Flavia Byekwaso (UPDF), Steven Kayiwa (Global Paints), Benon Lujja (Maganjo Millers)

Executive Committee:

Sam Rwakoojo (Patron), Mansoor Kabugo (Chairman), Gerald Byansi (Vice Chairman), Robert Barigye (Team manager), Johnson Lubega (Assistant Team manager), Bashir Nsubuga Musoke (Secretary), Jafari Kalule (Adviser), Eddy Balworela (Assistant Secretary), Mesach Mutebi (Head of Protocol), Flidah Biddamu (Assistant Protocol), Eric Tusabe (Security Coordinator), Peter Bwanika (Treasurer), Samuel Bakyayita (Assistant Treasurer), Isa Nabanjala Ssemanda (Transport Coordinator), Kalebu Sonko (Welfare), Betty Nakazibwe – Biru Zuku (Member), Aminah Nakasita – Biru Zuku (Member), Godfrey Katende Kizza (Member), Aminah Nabiddo (Member), John Katwere (Member), Dan Mwesigye (Member), Robert Sebwato (Member), Charles Ssebagala (Member)

Technical Committee:

Ibrahim Kirya (Head coach), Andrew Kyekulide (Member)

Media Committee:

David Isabirye (Head of media), Joseph Mukwaya (Member), Resty Namugema (Member), Adam Suuna – Sulubada (Member)

Marketing Committee:

Abdu Ziyadi Busurwa Omuto (Head of marketing), Silajje Mbula (Member), Latif Lubega (Member)

Fans Coordinators:

Richard Matovu & Sarah Nansamba (Kanoni), Amos Sebuguzi Magala & Juma Samanya (Nsabwe), Nuhu Zziwa (Kifampa), Daniel Kazibwe (Bukandula), Jjaja Bulega Nasanayiri (Kabulasoke), Musa Sebaduka & Bright Nanyanzi (Ngomanene), Ibrahim Kaweesi Ssenyondo (Madu), Steven Emmanuel Yamulemye & Daniel Lamech Nsobya (Bulwada), Robert Mbazira Kiriri (Kiriri), David Nasasira (Kyayi), Muhamood Kyagaba (Kigezi).

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has confirmed the dates for the Women’s U20 Championship.

The tournament to be hosted by Uganda will be played from 28th October to 10th November 2021.

CECAFA Executive Director, Auka Gecheo, confirmed the development.

“The Football Federation in Uganda has confirmed that they are ready to host the event during those dates and we are now waiting for further confirmation from teams,” said Gecheo as quoted by Cecafa website.

The tournament has been hanging in balance given the COVID-19 situation in Uganda and at one time seemed like it would be cancelled.

Gecheo adds that besides Somalia and Sudan, the rest of the other CECAFA Members are expected to take part.

Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania will see this as a timely opportunity to fine-tune for their respective teams for the second round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Uganda eliminated Kenya 10-3 on aggregate and will face South Africa in December.

Uganda Premier League newcomers Gaddafi Football Club head coach Abdul Mubarak Wamboya has set his target for their maiden top-flight season.

The 2021-22 season is slated to kick off this Friday, but Gaddafi will be in action on Sunday against Busoga United at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

Wamboya was officially unveiled earlier this week as the new head coach and the former Onduparaka FC coach couldn’t hide his delight.

“I’m happy to be part of the Soldier Boys and we are very set for the season. The morale in the camp is boosted and the boys are ready,” Wamboya said.

On their first attempt, Gaddafi earned promotion to the Uganda Premier League following their 2-0 victory against Proline in the FUFA Big League Playoffs Final played at Fufa Technical Center in Njeru on 17th August.

Wamboya has set a target of finishing among the top ten teams in their maiden season.

“Our target is to finish among the top ten but also to acquire that will make this possible,” Wamboya added.

Wamboya will be assisted by Hassan Zungu, who was head coach in their promotional season while Frank Ssebagala Kisitu will serve as the goalkeeping coach.

Striker Juliet Nalukenge has been called up to the Uganda Senior Women’s National Team (Crested Cranes) ahead of Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers.

Nalukenge who now plies her trade with Apollon Ladies FC in Cyprus and two other players from the U20 Women’s National Team (Shakira Nyinagahirwa and Hadijah Nandago) are now part of the provisional squad.

The trio was initially not part of the squad of 27 summoned on Monday but they have since joined the team that starts training on Wednesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Nalukenge was earlier supposed to move back to Cyprus after helping Uganda eliminate Kenya in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Immediately after the game on Friday last week where she scored a stunning free kick, Nalukenge travelled to Entebbe International Airport only to be told her Visa had expired.

Uganda will face Ethiopia on 20th October at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende and then a return leg in Bahir Dar six days later.

The winner on aggregate will face either South Sudan or Kenya at the final qualifying phase.

Full Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC), Daphine Nyayenga(Lady Doves FC)

Defenders: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School WFC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Resty Kobusobozi (Tooro Queens FC), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens FC), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Forwards: Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharon Naddunga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland), Laki Otandeka (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC)

Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has named a provisional squad of 27 players to commence preparations ahead of the Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The Crested Cranes, fresh from playing at the COSAFA Women’s Championship, will return to camp on Tuesday and have 8 days of preparations before the first leg against Ethiopia.

The first leg is scheduled for 20th October at St. Mary’s Stadium with the return leg coming six days later in Bahir Dar.

Lutalo has summoned 8 players from the U20 team that ejected Kenya from the World Cup Qualifiers over the weekend.

Skipper Fauzia Najjemba, midfielder Shamirah Nalugya and winger Margaret Kunihira who have already played with the Crested Cranes before are joined by Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Nadunga, and Aisha Nantongo who are earning maiden calls.

Fazila Ikwaput who wasn’t part of the team that played at the just concluded COSAFA Women’s Championship due to injury is back in the squad.

Resty Kobusobozi and Rhoda Nanziri who were part of the provisional squad but didn’t make the final squad are also back.

Besides Amina Nababi, Bridget Nabisaalu and Eunice Ariokot, the rest of the players that travelled to South Africa are back into the squad.

The team will enter camp on Tuesday at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi, and then move to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru the following day where they will have a residential camp.

The winner on aggregate will face either South Sudan or Kenya at the final qualifying phase.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC), Daphine Nyayenga(Lady Doves FC)

Defender: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School WFC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Resty Kobusobozi (Tooro Queens FC), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens FC)

Forwards: Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharon Naddunga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland), Laki Otandeka (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC)

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the tactics Uganda Cranes coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic as the national team defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Sunday.

It was Uganda’s second win over the Amavubi Stars courtesy of Fahad Bayo’s header in the 21st minute off a poor clearance by the visitors.

The win took Uganda to 14 straight home clean sheets in Africa Cup of Nations & World Cup Qualifiers since Oct 11, 2014 and Museveni was really pleased.

“I congratulate the national football team on this victory,” he wrote in a statement.

He added; “They used the right tactics and our goal came from a corner kick. I know these tactics because I used to be a footballer until (1966) when I changed focus from sports to the struggles of our politics.”

With two games remaining against Mali (away) and Kenya (home), Uganda is second in group E with 8 points from four games. Mali is top with 10.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers (Group E):

Full Time: Uganda Cranes 1-0 Rwanda Amavubi Stars

Fahad Bayo’s solo was the difference again as Uganda Cranes defeated Rwanda for their 2nd win in a space of three days of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers on Sunday.

The forward’s prowess in front of goal was expressed when he headed home from a poor clearance in the 21st minute.

It was his second goal in 3 days after scoring against the same side in Nyamirambo, a game Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic’s outfit also won 1-0.

This was the country’s first home win in a competitive match since beating South Sudan on November 12, 2020.

Uganda has also gone 14 straight home clean sheets in Africa Cup of Nations & World Cup Qualifiers since Oct 11, 2014.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Denis Iguma (Captain), Isaac Muleme, Aziizi Kayondo, Enock Walusimbi, Timothy Awanyi, Taddeo Lwanga, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Moses Waiswa, Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala

Subs: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu

Match Officials: