Fufa competitions committee has confirmed that the Elite Women League will climax on Sunday at the war memorial stadium in Nakivubo.

The finals will be preceded by a one off semi-finals clash on Thursday 23rd June at the same venue.

Reigning champions Kawempe Muslim were the better team during the regular season finishing on top of the Victoria group with 35 points scoring a massive 61 goals.

Sandra Nabweeteme bettered her own record from 17 goals last season to 23 in this campaign.

Kawempe Muslim are the inaugural and defending champions

Gafford women claimed the other playoff spot in this group. The Kyebando ladies wrapped up with 32 points despite a one all draw away to Muteesa Royal University.

Gafford are the only unbeaten team in this group and will face off Elizabeth group winners She Corporates who have not tasted defeat yet.

Kawempe Muslim kick start the playoffs at 2 PM against UCU lady cardinals.

Riness women, Western United, and Olira united face the axe joining Define Stars who were relegated earlier for missing matches.

2PM: Kawempe Muslim WFC Vs UCU Lady Cardinals

4PM: Gafford WFC Vs She Corporate WFC 4pm .

With several media reports linking Ibrahim Kayiwa to a move to URA FC, record Uganda premier league champions SC Villa have come out to strongly condemn and warn any party involved in the move.

According to a press statement from the club’s Public Relations Officer who is also the CEO, Mr. Ivan Kakembo, Ibrahim Kayiwa is their player and was only loaned to Express to gain playtime.

“My office is in receipt of information that certain clubs and individuals are illegally hobnobbing with our player Ibrahim Kayiwa,” Kakembo noted the statement.

“The said player’s status is clear. He signed a five year contract with the club but we left him at Express to gain playing time,” the statement further read.

Kayiwa was the second top scorer at Express with seven goals, three behind Tony Odur. The box to box midfielder was a key player for the Red Eagles who finished second runners up with 53 points same as Vipers SC.

The youngster was recently named Express FC third best player of the season after Tony Odur and Vincent Kayizzi beating off competition from Ismail Kazibwe to the podium.

“As far as we are concerned, Kayiwa is our player and we expect him to join us before the start of the season.”

Warning.

“Therefore anyone approaching him with an aim of signing him is doing it illegally and we shall not hesitate to forward them to the Fufa disciplinary committee.

Team Uganda are through to the quarter finals of the ongoing FISU World Netball University Championship in Miami, USA.

The mighty Cranes have won two of the three group B games.

The ladies thumped England 73-37 in the opening day on Wednesday night and then qualified with a 54-46 victory over Australia before losing to Jamaica in a last day dead rubber.

The Jamaicans topped the group after winning all their three group games.

Quarters.

The Mighty Cranes will play Trinidad and Tobago in the last eight where the winner goes to face either South Africa or hosts University of Worcester in semis.

Australia will play the other African representative Namibia as Jamaica and USA renew foes.

Mighty Cranes squad.

Angela Namirembe (Go), Sarah Nakitende (GB), Irene Akello (WD), Rukia Meme (C), Susan Atiho (WA), Irene Eyallo (GA) and Joan Amewa (GS).

Subs: Flavia Nakawanji, Caro Namusoke, Alithia Wasagalj.

Professionalism at KCCA FC seems to be getting better by the day with the new management. The league champions have lined up an awards ceremony this Friday.

The club announced they will recognize great works done by past administrators who include Samuel Wamala (RIP), Abraham Byandala, John Kahwa, Nasser Takuba, Godfrey Kisekka and Mike Okua.

Club’s most outstanding players from the 2015/16 season will also be feted. They include both the senior and Under-17 teams.

“The awards dinner will have awards named after former great players like Jackson Mayanja, Phillip Omondi, Jimmy Kirunda and Tom Lwanga given to the best performing players in the current squad,” the club announced.

The most valuable player in the senior team will receive the Phillip Omondi award and the Jackson Mayanja award goes to best Under-17.

The players have a chance to pick their own best performer who then bags the Jimmy Kirunda award, most disciplined player gets the Tom Lwanga award.

KCCA FC life patron Bidanda Ssali, is the guest of honour and expected to be flanked by KCCA ED Jeniffer Musisi and Mayor Erias Lukwago.

Onduparaka FC centre back Rashid Toha signed a five-year extension deal that will cordially keep him at the club up to 2021.

The tall, imposing and immensely gifted player revealed that signing the deal was just a way of appreciating his childhood club and burying rumors of his exit.

“This is the only way i can reward this club for all that they have done for me,” he told ChimpSport. “Am very happy that they believed in me. It was just an easy choice to sign five years.”

Transfer rumors had linked the youngster to Uganda Premier League giants SC Villa but he was quick to deny.

Toha, nicknamed Mertesacker due to his similar style of play to Germany international Per Mertesacker, was previously on  the radar of South Sudan national team, the Bright stars.

He was however given his debut in the Cranes team during a noncompetitive match against Eastern select in a regional tour last month.

“Toha Rashid for me has great future as I see piece of Nemanja Vidic as I was his coach for 5 years,” Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ commented about Toha’s performance.

Newly promoted West Nile side Onduparaka have opened their preseason account on a positive note overcoming Congolese lower tier club Dragon FC 2-1 at the Greenlight stadium in Arua.

The team kicked off preseason training on Monday with gym work and later shifts to fitness training from Tuesday evening.

Geoffrey Amaku struck twice for the caterpillars in the first half just before the Dragons picked a consolation.

Two teams were used for the buildup friendly, but the first was largely composed of new boys on trial. The second team led by Rashid Toha who renewed contract yesterday and Sporting United marksman Dickens Diarra Okwi.

Team captain Muhammad Shabaan was sidelined due to an ankle twist he sustained while in training.

“We are pleased with the performance even though a lot of chances were wasted,” Onduparaka FC PRO Otelul Vegas told Chimpsport.

“It’s the beginning; we have several friendlies lined up before we come with our final list. The dedication is promising and I can say we shall be ready for the league.”

Coach Leo Adraa was also present but didn’t guide the team. He is among the favorites to succeed Allan Kabonge.

Onduparaka earned direct promotion to the top league from the 2015/16 Fufa Big League after just five years of existence.

The star has continued to shine brighter for Uganda Cranes versatile left back Joseph Ochaya who was crowned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for KCCA FC in a colorful awards dinner at the Lugogo stadium.

In return for his explicit performance Ochaya was awarded the prestigious Philip Omondi award topped with a million shillings cash prize.

Influential midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba scooped the Jimmy Kirunda award packaged with UgX 800,000 after he was elected the player’s player of the year.

The most disciplined gong was awarded to Habib Kavuma while Allan Okello won the best young player of the season at the club.

Former manager Jaberi Bindandi Ssali was the guest of honor in the event attended by several legends including Frank Kyazze, Paul Ssali, Jimmy Kirunda, Morley Byekwaso, Richard Malinga among others.

Six former chairmen including Godfrey Kisekka, Hakim Takuba, James Ssegane, Jack Ibaale, Abraham Byandala and Michael Okua

The Awards

Phillip Omondi Award (MVP)- Joseph Ochaya

Jimmy Kirunda Award (Players’ Player) -Muzamir Mutyaba

Jackson Mayanja Award (young player) -Allan Okello

Tom Lwanga Award (Disciplined) – Habib Kavuma

Best Fans branch -Kawempe

Best KCCA fan- Ali Kafeero “Mabeere

The mighty cranes have continued with their fine form at the FASU 2016 World netball University championships booking a semifinal berth.

The ladies had triumphed over England and Australia during the group B stages only losing to Jamaica 30-53.

In the quarterfinals played on Friday, Uganda defeated Trinidad and Tobago 54-33 to book the last four spot.

They are set to play South Africa who emerged victorious in their game against University of Worcester 71-30.

South Africa is yet to lose a game at this championships rolling over Namibia (73-33), Trinidad and Tobago (64-25) and a 93-18 win over tournament hosts USA.

Mighty Cranes results.

Uganda 73-37 Britain

Uganda 56-46 Australia

Jamaica 53-30 Uganda

Quarter Finals

Uganda 54- 33 Trinidad and Tobago

Semi-finals
Saturday 5pm

Uganda Vs South Africa

Ndejje Woodball club duo of Onesmus Atamba and Musisi El Mohammed scored 104 and 105 respectively to scoop gold and silver medals at the first ever woodball president’s cup over the weekend at the lugogo cricket oval.

Wilson Musinguzi from Zoe Woodball club finished third with 107 points.

The women’s singles was not any different with Florence Mukoya and Joyce Nalubega both from Ndejje university beating Ndejje Woodball club’s ace Lilian Zawedde to the first and second respectively.

Ladies singles’ winners

Kisubi corporate’s duo Raymond Sematta (47) and Michael Muganzi led the way for the men’s corporate as Flavia Nachugwa (57) rolled in the ladies.

Ndejje Woodball club and Ndejje university were crowned overall champions for the men and women respectively in a tournament that attracted about fifteen teams.

Ladies singles’ winners

Woodball game was first introduced in the country in 2008 and has grown by leaps and bounds from tournaments to now a league in place under UWbF president Mark Kayongo.

Results:
Singles – men
1. Atamba Onesmus (Ndejje Woodball Club) – 104
2. Musisi El-Mohammed (Ndejje Woodball Club) – 105
3. Musinguzi Wilson (Zoe) – 107

Women
1. Mukoya Florence (Ndejje University) – 107
2. Nalubega Joyce (Ndejje University) – 112
3. Zawedde Lillian (Ndejje Woodball Club) – 112

Doubles
1. Adupa Joel & Kawumba Ronald
(Zoe) – 53
2. Nabaggala Rose Sandra & Zawedde Lillian – 53
3.   Jerotich Sharon & Muwanguzi Israel Kayongo (Ndejje Uni) – 58

Corporates – Men
1. Semata Raymond (Kisubi Corporate Club) – 47
2.   Muganzi Micheal (Kisubi Corporate Club) –  52
3.   Sakka Daniel (CAA) – 53

Corporates – Women
1.Nandugwa Flavia (UNEB) – 57
2.   Nansukusa Mariam (CAA) – 64
3.Baremba Justine (UNEB) – 70

Doubles
1.   Osire William Likiriat & Opiyo Stephen Ben – 25
2.   Masimbi Aziz & Ssenyama Lasto – 25
3.   Bananuka Herbert & Ejom Simon – 25

Uganda Cranes keeper Dennis Onyango returned for his team Mamelodi Sundowns in a 2-1 away win over Egyptian side Zamalek SC in a CAF Champions league group B encounter at the Petroport stadium.

The burly keeper was just returning after serving a two match suspension where he missed Enyimba and Es Setif games.

Tiyana Mabunda put the South Africans ahead in the 18th minute tapping in a rebound after Khama Billiat’s superb shot bounced on the pole.

Zamalek were quick to level matters nineteen minutes later through Mohammed Ibrahim who beat Onyango with pace before looping home.

The Uganda’s number one made several brilliant saves to keep Sundowns in track for the remaining duration.

Billiat restored the lead for the yellow Brazilians seven minutes after the hour mark.

The PSL champions top group B with six points followed by by Zalek who boast only a single win. The two meet again in South Africa for the reverse fixture in a fortnight.

In the other group A matches played, Zambia’s Zesco united hammered Asec Memosa 3-1 while perennial giants Al Ahly edged closer to elimination following a barren draw against Wydad Casablanca in Cairo.

Wydad lead the group with seven points, one ahead of Zesco.

Former KCCA FC players and tacticians Abdallah Mubiru and George ‘Best’ Nsiimbe have reunited again, this time at Uganda cup champions Vipers SC.

Mubiru was unveiled as new head coach for the St. Marys Kitende sponsored club on Monday during a press conference held at Imperial resort in Entebbe.

His introduction means Nsiimbe drops to second while Edward Golola falls to third in command.

The two coaches had two successful stints at Lugogo where Nsiimbe was head and Mubiru his deputy winning back to back titles from 2012-14.

Mubiru has previously handled Kibuli SS and Proline FC. He is best known for his work in grooming young talents akin to Vipers philosophy.

He has been tasked to help the dethroned league champions back to glory on top of the 2017 Caf confederations cup.

Task.
Mubiru’s next immediate task could be the 2016 Cecafa Kagame club championship though it’s still unclear where the venue and dates will be communicated.

Vipers qualified by virtue of winning the 2014-15 league title under Edward Golola, now third in order.

Sporting United striker Dickens ‘Diarra’ Okwi is satisfied with his performance at Arua based Onduparaka FC especially after scoring against Gulu United on Sunday evening.

The newly promoted premier league club kicked off their preseason preparations a week ago and have managed to organize two successful friendlies at Arua.

“Think I had a great game yesterday (Sunday) against Gulu United. It was my second friendly after the Congo team (Dragon FC),” Okwi told ChimpReports.

Onduparaka won the friendly 2-0 with goals from Joshua ‘Nini’ Matua and Dickens Okwi in both halves. Two teams were fielded for each half.

“The fans expected a lot, but the goal made me realize how much they liked me. Am happy for that besides not signing yet,” Okwi added.

The caterpillars continue with preseason preparations this week and are likely to play a high profile friendly against Express Red Eagles later in the weekend.

The club is also in line to finalize Okwi’s transfer from Big league club Sporting United early in the week same to the position of headcoch that requires a new head coach after Coach Allan Kabonge was rumoured to have joined Masavu FC.

Newly promoted premier league club Kirinya Jinja SS FC have appointed former Bul FC coach Alex Isabirye to head the technical team on a one year renewable deal.

Confirming the news to ChimpSport, Club PRO said the club was delighted a senior coach of Isabirye’s caliber was joining the youthful team and looking forward to achieving their goals which not only include surviving but finishing in the top six.

Coach Alex Isabirye resigned at city rivals BUL FC a fortnight ago after citing management interference in his day to day duties.

He expressed his excitement and hope to carry the youthful talented team forward in the coming season.

“I am very excited about the prospect of working at Kirinya Jinja SS FC and looking forward to meeting everyone at the club and the day to day challenge of competing in the Azam Uganda Premier League and the Uganda Cup as well,” Isabirye said.

The announcement follows weeks of speculation over his next move to the school sponsored club since falling out with BUL FC early in the year.

“It’s important the club has made the announcement now so everything is clear and we can end the speculation and begin serious work immediately. Jinja SS FC has got a young talented squad which is capable of winning big things and i believe working together as a team we can archive our goals and objectives.”

The coach’s immediate task is to guide the team in the Eastern G4 tournament where he will face his former masters BUL FC, JMC Hippos and Sadolin Paints on July 30th and 31st.

Club patron Madam Diana coats the cake by saying she is pleased to have Isabirye’s experience in the team.

“We are very pleased to have recruited one of the most highly regarded coaches in Ugandan football, East Africa and Africa at large and equally pleased to do so before the Eastern G4 Tourney and the beginning of the new season,” she says summing that “This aids our future planning and i am convinced that our fans will love the spectacular style of football our team will play with Alex.”

The former Cranes international has previously handled SC Victoria University, URA FC, and Bul FC winning two Uganda Cup trophies. He will be assisted by Abbey Bogere Kikomeko and Ogirinyi Moses as the goal keeping coach.

Vipers SC president Lawrence Mulindwa has made several appointments in line with his ambition to fully professionalize the team.

Apart from new head coach Abdallah Mubiru, a CAF A holder, and new members of the team, the soft spoken Mulindwa outlined six core points he wants implemented to take the club forward.

Two new departments were created; the Marketing and Sponsorship which will be headed by Mr. Simon Sekanya and the media department under Mr Kenneth Muwanga. Former FUFA lawyer Alex Luganda was named head of legal committee.

The technical department which is under new head coach Abdallah Mubiru also has Head Coach Abdullah Mubiru, Haruna Kyobe as the head of Technical duties, Chief Scout Mr. Ronald Ssali while Richard Waswa will be in charge of the Youth development and  Academy.

“Vipers are a family that keeps growing for the better. Everyone has a role to play and add value to the club; we welcome the new members to the team,” Mr. Mulindwa said.

Six Point Programme

The president highlighted a six point programme that includes Professionalization of the club, modern club management, commercialization in the club, brand positioning, club image and creating a vibrant fan base.

“As a club we have a very big strategy and goal that we aim to achieve but we can only attain that when we plan well and implement our objectives,” he added in a prayer breakfast attended by the media at the resort beach hotel in Entebbe.

Vipers finished second, last season in the Uganda premier league table, losing the title to KCCA FC. However they are expected to participate in the 2017 CAF confederations cup after emerging champions of the 2016 Uganda Cup.

The team is also preparing to take part in the 2016 Cecafa Kagame cup.

Fourteen teams have been drafted to compete in the inaugural Busoga Masaza (county) tournament that kicks off on Saturday July 23rd despite the Kingdom having twelve traditional counties, the kingdom Sports minister Amin Bbosa confirms.

Speaking to media at the kingdom headquarters, Hon. Bbosa revealed the development arguing that some counties (Ssazas) were too big thus the decision.

“We initially have 12 counties but two more teams were extracted from Bukholi and Bunhole to form Bukooli South, Bukooli North, Bunhole and Bukono.”

Every participating team is required to pay a nonrefundable fee of UGX 200,000 to the Kingdom accounts office before close of business on Tuesday. By Monday, Only Bukooli South and Buzaya had fully registered.

“All teams MUST fully pay the two hundred thousand shillings before engaging in the tournament. This money is supposed to cater for the little organization before the tournament’s kickoff because it can’t even pay referees. So any team that won’t respond in time should forget the tournament,” Bbosa Warned.

Tournament Regulations.

According to the rules, Players from the topflight are ineligible to play and teams can only register a maximum of three from the second division, the Fufa Big League.

Bbosa said that the main aim of the tourney is to identify talent but the second division players are incorporated to spice up the show.

Each team can register a maximum of 25 players who are nontransferable.

His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga, Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope iv will officially open the games on Saturday when Kigulu County takes on Bugweri at the Saza Ground.

Uganda Cranes midfield maestro Khalid Aucho has received his visa ahead of a trial period with Scottish side Aberdeen Football club.

The former Bombo United, JMC and Gormahia player confirmed the news to media in Kenya and revealed he is set to leave on Thursday.

Aucho was earlier involved in a transfer saga that linked him to giants Glasgow Rangers.

His club Gor Mahia FC went ahead to confirm that they had received a request from the Scottish side but were later accused by the players agent Geoffrey Kayemba for hesitating  to release the player.

The club later left him out of their second leg plans and replaced his spot with another Ugandan born striker Meddie Kagere.

Aucho will be travelling on Thursday and is expected to begin trials immediately he arrives with a range of friendlies lined up.

Junior Ugandan athletes have kick started the world under 20 IAAF championships in promising style.

On Tuesday, Philip Kiplimo ran his personal best time of 28 minutes and 26:68 minutes to claim the bronze medals in the 10,000 km race.

Kiplimo had earlier qualified for this race after running 28 minutes and 26.30 seconds.

Kenyan Rogers Kwemoi ran 27 minutes and 25.23 seconds to win the gold while Eritrea’s Aaron Kifle came second just 40 microseconds earlier than Kiplimo.

Kifle finished with 27 minutes 26.20 seconds.  The other Ugandan in the race at the Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Martin Naibei Musau completed the race at a distant 8th position in the extremely cold weather.

In other developments, Peruth Chemutahi qualified for the 3000 meters Steeplechase finals while Esther Chebet will carry the flag in as she enters the 800 meters women semifinals.

Uganda sent seven athletes to the competition that runs up to 24th of July.

The championships were originally awarded Russia before the hosting rights were withdrawn as a result of the country’s federation suspension due to doping scandals.

Uganda Cranes midfielder Yassar Mugerwa could be on his way out of South African giants Orlando Pirates after it was revealed that coach Muhidin Ertugal left him out of his preseason list.

Yassar who found playtime hard to come by at the Buccaneers, was initially tipped to be sent on loan during the mid season January transfer but was later given more opportunity to prove his worth.

But things could be complicated with the arrival of Turkish coach Muhidin Ertugal who took over from Erick Tinkler after the latter failed to win any silverware with the Pirates.

“The coach has taken only the players he wants to work with next season. Mugerwa is among those left behind,” a source close to Pirates confided to kickoff.

He joined the Pirates in August 2015 for a three and a half year deal from URA FC.

The Orlando Pirates team will have their preseason training at the North West town of Potchefstroom.

The team will kick off their 2016-17 campaign on Wednesday, August 24^th against Golden Arrows at home.

Other players whose future is in balance include Lehlohonolo Majoro, Felipe Ovono, Rooi Mahamutsa, Lehlohonolo Masalesa, Thandani Ntshumayelo and Sifiso Myeni.

A contingent of 18 have left the country heading to Gaborone Botswana for the 2016 Africa Under-21 netball championship.

The team comprises of twelve players who were selected from a squad of 30 who were earlier summoned in April for preparations.

The playing squad will be captained by Joan Nampuugu from the St. Mary’s Kitende team that won the 2016 Netball secondary school games held at Budo SSS.

Others from the secondary schools victors are Faisal Nakibuule and Goal Keeper Privo Kayeny.

Coach James Bogere is in charge of the team assisted by coach Imelda Nyongesa while Annet Kisomose heads the delegation.

The Baby She Cranes will be competing not only for the continental championship but also in search of a ticket for the world tournament coming up next year which will be hosted in Gaborone.

The games will be held from July 22 to 30 2016.

Uganda’s squad.

GK- Privo Kayeni
C- Joyce Nakibuule
WD-Faisal Nakibule, Hindu Namutebi
WA-Annet Najjuka, Betty Kizza, Ramula Nakalyango.
GA- Shafie Nalwanja, Joan Nampuugu, Sharifa Nalunkuuma
GS-Aber Kevin, Seerk Zamu

Head coach: James Bogere

Assistant Coach: Imelda Nyongesa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Total have Thursday reached an agreement under which the Group will become the official sponsor of African football for the next eight years.

Total will support CAF’s ten principal competitions, starting with the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which has been renamed the Total Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will be held in Gabon from January 14th to February 5th, 2017.

“This partnership is a major milestone in our ongoing search for additional resources to accelerate African football’s development, bring its governance up to date, upgrade its sports infrastructure and advance its performance globally,” commented Issa Hayatou, President of the Confederation of African Football.

“As a leading multinational in its field, with strong ties to Africa, Total will make a significant contribution to CAF’s initiatives to foster personal and professional growth for young Africans.”

Football is equal parts enthusiasm, sharing and team performance, concepts that resonate across cultures. “We are delighted to partner with CAF, because Africa is part of Total’s makeup,” commented Patrick Pouyanné, President and Chief Executive Officer of Total.

“Through this commitment, we hope to strengthen ties to our stakeholders and customers through exciting, celebratory events that are always popular, including within our own teams.”

The scale and duration of this sponsorship reflect Total’s strong roots in Africa. With operations in more than 40 countries, the company is a major contributor to the continent’s economy.

Today, more than 10,000 people work in all of Total’s African businesses, from oil and gas production to processing and marketing. Some 2 million customers a day stop by its 4,200 service stations. Total also has solar power activities on the continent.

As the title sponsor of 10 CAF competitions, Total will be seen at more than 1,500 matches during:

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The African Nations Championship (CHAN).

CAF inter-club competition (CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup and CAF Super Cup).

Youth competitions (U-23, U-20 and U-17 Africa Cup of Nations).

The Women Africa Cup of Nations.

Futsal Africa Cup of Nations.