Uganda Premier league
JMC Hippos 1-1 Vipers

Jinja Municipal council Hippos denied Vipers maximum points after the two sides shared spoils in the game played at Kakindu stadium on Tuesday.

Vipers took the lead through Duncan Sseninde but second half substitute Daniel Shabena levelled matters for the game to end in a one all draw.

Vipers started the game as the dominant side and Duncan Sseninde almost gave the visitors the lead after eleven minutes but he blasted the chance wide.

Sseninde however paid for the earlier miss in the 17th minute with a long range scorcher off Keziron Kizito’s assist.

The hosts then started pushing for the leveller and Ismail Watenga made a fine save from Herbert Kakande’s effort midway through the first half.

Shafik Bakaki cleared Walter Bankene’s header off the line with four minutes to halftime.

Kezron Kizito sustained an injury and was replaced by Brian Nkuubi after recess while the home side brought on Daniel Shabena for Patrick Onyango.

With an hour played, the game was brought to a temporary halt for ten minutes after JMC Hippos started pelting stones at referee Ochom.

After police intervention, the game restarted and the hippos equalised in the 72nd minute with Shabena brushing Viane Ssekajjugo’s cross into the net.

Abdallah Mubiru brought on Brian Kakaire and Alfred Leku for Duncan Sseninde and Musa Esenu respectively but Hippos held on until the final whistle.

The result means Vipers move down to fourth with nine points while JMC Hippos lie 15th with two points.

JMC Hippos XI
Mwase Tadeo,Isa Macumba,Jimmy Jalendo,Asuman Bajjampola,Musa Walangalira,Herbert Kakande, Walter Bankene,Herbert Odipio,Patrick Onyango(Daniel Shabena),Charles Ssemanda(Kabuye David), Ssekajugo Viane

Vipers XI
Ismael Watenga,Nicholas Wadada,Dan Bilikwalira,Shafik Bakaki,Halid Lwaliwa,Deus Bukenya, Ibrahim Kayiwa,Kizito Kezron(Brian Nkuubi),Erisa Ssekisambi,Musa Esenu(Brian Kakaire),Duncan Sseninde (Alfred Lekku)

A 34^th minute Milton Kaliisa strike was enough to ensure visitors BUL FC sunk Express FC at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Tuesday evening in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

The home team will have themselves to blame for a number of clear cut chances created only for John Ssemazzi and Herman Wasswa to fire blanks infront of the BUL FC  goal.

Express will also blame the match officials for the substandard handling of the game at Wankulukuku that saw them denied a penalty in the second half on top of poor officiation decisions.

Express and Bul players in action

Frank Video Anyau’s team was also unlucky for not taking the lead further after failure to covert a series of chances they got throughout the game.

The defeat at home ensured Express FC were condemned their first defeat in the 2016/2017 Azam Uganda Premier League.

In an interview with ChimpSport, Anyau however said he was not happy with his strikers whom he described as being goal shy and missed a number of chances created by his team.

“This has continued to confirm this country produces defenders and goalkeepers but not strikers. The win means nothing because we have to continue winning,” Anyau noted.

The BUL FC tactician said the league is still tight with all teams trying hard to continue winning games in a bid to climb to the summit of the Uganda Premier League table.

“Only a few points are in between the table leaders and those at the bottom. I am grateful we got 3 points but we will keep fighting for more points.”

Express coach, Alex Gita however said the bluntness of his strikers cost the team as a number of chances were created only to be missed.

“This is the first game since the league begun that we have not been able to score but I hope to work and perfect it as we go into the next game,” Gita said.

The defeat left Express in the 6th position with 8 points whereas Jinja based BUL are 10th with 5 points on the Azam Uganda Premier League log after 5 games.

KCCA are at the summit of the table with 12 points after beating the Saints one nil at Lugogo on Tuesday evening

League debutants Kirinya Jinja SS and Onduparaka FC have played to a barren game on Tuesday evening at the Bugembe stadium in Jinja.

The result means that the school boys draw blanks in their third consecutive home fixtures and generally gone 450 minutes without scoring a single goal despite creating tonnes of chances.

Kirinya Jinja SS starting eleven

Madondo Joel’s misses
Teenage star Joel Madondo carries the biggest share of blames home failing on several occasions to complete the easiest of chances laid up for him to bury home.

The first of such chances drooped on his feet eleven minutes up after a quick telepathic interplay between Otim and Magumba then a low the through ball into the box but he ended tripping on the ball and fell.

Otim put him again with a beautiful low cross that troubled Toha to clear off but again Madondo sent it direct to the waiting sky beyond Anyama’s cross bar.

Onduparaka starting eleven

Coach Isabirye was then forced to pull off Magumba for a more pacy and physical Ibrahim Kazindula. The second half substitute’s first contribution came in the 55th where he twisted and turned Mboowa and advanced into the box to cut in an acute pass which Madondo again failed to strike in just at the goal mouth. Otim picked the pieces and packaged another shot pass but then Toha Rashid cleared off while Madondo was still thinking of a move.

Another substitute Mark Bamukyaye missed a sitter on an empty net from Allan Drajua’s short cross.

Kirinya travel to Kavumba on Saturday to play Soana before honoring Bul FC’s invite at Kakindu in another derby.

Onduparaka FC return to the Greenlight stadium to host Police FC on Saturday.

Lineups

Kirinya: Mutakubwa Joel, Drajua Allan, Julius Debbo, Mike Kawooya, Livingstone Mulondo, George Kasonko, Godfrey Akol (46′ Ibrahim Kazindula) James Otim, Musa Magumba (46′ Mark Bamukyaye), Joel Madondo, Anthony Mayanja.

Onduparaka: Richard Anyama, Muhammad Shaban, Gaddafi Gadinho, Gaddafi Wahab, Ibrahim Faisol, Toha Rashid, Adriko Alex, Norman Sadam, Ivan Mbowa, Farouk Kawooya (62′ Living Kabong), Akram Kakembo.

Express head coach, Alex Gitta has  decried the poor standard of the Ugandan referees which he said cost his team as they lost to Jinja based BUL FC at Wankulukuku on Tuesday evening in the Uganda Premier League.

The Red Eagles were tipped one nil, thanks to a Milton Kaliisa strike in the 34^th minute and ensured Red Eagles were condemned to their first defeat of the 2016/2017 Uganda Premier League.

However according to Gita, the referees were below par Wankulukuku making a number of mistakes that cost his team on Tuesday evening .

“It seems when the league went into recess, the referee also rested and never trained. I cannot tell why they could not see clear penalties and handballs for us leading to our loss,” he said.

Gita said there is need for the match officials to improve their standards while officiating league matches.

Strikers

The Express tactician also blamed his strikers for failure to convert a number of clear cut chances created into the BUL goal, which cost the home side.

Gita said the team prior to the game had created over 18 chances and converted 6 of these but noted he could not believe the boys failed to deliver  against Jinja based BUL FC.

“We need to address the issue in the next 2 games and see how we can perfect finishing.”

Express FC will visit Kitende based Vipers SC at Nakivubo  before going to Philip Omondi Stadium at Lugogo  to play with the  league champions  KCCA FC in their next 2 games.

Alex Kitata opened his scoring account at SC Villa as the Jogoos registered a 3-0 win against Proline at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

The powerful forward who joined the Nsambya based club in July this year from the Saints gave the hosts an early lead when he headed home Godfrey Lesibawa’s cross just after 13 minutes.

The visitors made a quick change with midfielder Samuel Kintu paving way for Farouk Musisi Kizito in the 24th minute but Villa remained dominant and kept pilling pressure on Proline.

Swift winger Abdumalik Vitalis Tabu doubled the lead for the hosts four minutes after the half hour mark with Lwesibawa registering his second assist of the day to give the Jogoos a comfortable halftime lead.

Jogoo fans turned up in big numbers to support the team

Midfielder Dennis Kamanzi struck the third goal for Villa just eight seconds after restart with Lwesibawa remaining the creator to put the game beyond Proline’s reach.

Mujib Kasule, the Proline head coach  brought on Noordin Bunjo and Joshua Okiror for Saidi Kyeyune and Nelson Senkatuka respectively but the changes failed to make any change.

The result means SC Villa moved from fourth to second position on 11 points and yet to concede a goal after five games while Proline drop from 10th to 13th with four points

SC Villa starting XI
Yasin Mugabi, Joseph Nsubuga, Yesseri Waibi, Patrick Mbowa, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Tadeo Lwanga, Abdumalik Vitalis Tabu, Dennis Kamanzi, Alex Kitata, Ambrose Kirya, Lwesibawa Godfrey

Proline starting XI
Saidi Keni, Makooba Dennis, Simon Mbaziira, Yusuf Mukisa, Savio Kabugo, Samuel Kintu, Joseph Mandela, Saidi Kyeyune, Nelson Ssenkatuka, Fahad Bayo, Gift Ali

The 10th Parliament has paid tribute to the National Football team the Uganda Cranes team, expressing appreciation for making it to the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon.

It has been nearly 38 years since Uganda qualified for the continental competition after defeating Comoros on September 4 despite trying hard in many campaigns.

In a motion tabled by the Ajuri law maker, Hanson Denis Obua, the legislators appreciated the cranes for bringing such a great honour and prestige to the nation of Uganda.

The cranes delegation to Parliament was headed by the FUFA president Magogo and the team coach Milutin Sredojevic ‘Micho’.

Hon. Hanson Denis Obua, the mover of the motion displays a Cranes picture to parliamentarians on Tuesday.

In his submission, the Ajuri county legislator appealed to members to influence increase in budgetary  allocation to the sports sector as the only way of lifting up sports to greater heights in the country.

“Parliament joins other country men in paying tribute to Uganda Cranes for qualifying in Gabon but we like to use this opportunity to call on government to increase the annual budget to facilitate the development and sustainability of sports in Uganda,” Obua said.

Obua further called upon government to table new law that will regulate sports activities in the country.

“The current National Council of Sports Act which was enacted in 1964 is outdated and government needs to table a new legal framework within a period of six months.”

“If within 6 months the Ministry can’t bring the new legal framework, we shall be left with no option but to bring the bill ourselves.”

The motion was then seconded by Mbale Woman representative, Connie Nakayisiki and Makindye West MP, Allan Sewanyana who further expressed worry that the team might fail to perform to its best unless well-funded.

To this effect, Sewanyana called upon members to show their sincere appreciation to the Cranes team by each contributing a sum of Sh500, 000 as a token of appreciation and support in Gabon.

However the motion was not debated after being deffered to Thursday by a decision by members requesting a thorough response from the State Minister of Sports Charles Bakabulinde to the motion and to the poor performance of Uganda’s delegation to Olympics recently.

Newly appointed Nyamityobora FC coach Charles Ayiekoh has lauded organizers of the memorial football match played over the weekend in Kabale to remember fallen (football) heroes from the region.

The match which was played on Saturday saw Kampala legends outsmart the Kabale Legends 4-3 in front of a packed ground.

“This is a good initiative as it will encourage the young boys in Kabale to engage  in football,” Ayiekoh remarked. “There are so many skilled young boys in Kabale but they lack motivation and hence divert from the game.” Ayiekoh has previously coached Horizon FC from the region.

In the game, KCCA FC attacking left winger Paul Mucuureezi fired in one goal for the Kampala legends in the 29th minute just after he had set Brian Zatwoshaho’s opener.

Mohammed Lukwago trippled the lead for the city borns in the 39th minute to send game into the break at 3-0 margin for the visitors.

Sam Viduka and Dan Rubereti’s double pulled the Kabale legends level by the 80th minute but were not lucky enough to escape with a point when Lukwago sealed their fate late in the game.

Match with a cause
Some of the legends from the region who were post humuosly honored include coach Jackson Turyagyenda and players like Dan Mirembe, Elvis Turyatemba, Ivan Twesigye alias Siniya among others.

Also in attendance was the chief organiser Hon. Andrew Baryayanga, the Kabale municipality member of parliament who helped raise about one and a half million shillings which was handed to the mother of Ivan Twesigye alias Siniya who once played for horizon FC. Siniya died in an accident that involved a horizon bus in Malongo along the Mbarara –Masaka road.

Two quick first half goals from Omari Mwanahamisi was all that Kilimanjaro Queens needed to strike down Kenya’s starlet at a capacity crowd in the CECAFA women final played at the Fufa technical centre in Njeru near Jinja on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day, host Uganda Crested Cranes endured a difficult moment in front of the home fans going down 4-1 to Ethiopia despite opening the lead early in the game.

The Tanzanians had not lost a single game in the early stages and were conceded dark horses with their ‘not-so-exciting’ shows but just enough to do their job.

Kenya pulled a consolation later in the second half through Christine Nafula but the effort was not enough to guarantee a comeback like in the semi finals against Ethiopia.

Tanzania road to finals.
Tanzania were pooled in group B alongside Rwanda and Ethiopia. They picked their first win in a 3-2 thriller with Rwanda and later a barren draw with Ethiopia. The two tied on all statistics and their group classification was only decided by a coin toss.

The Kilimanjaro queens went on to spank Uganda 4-1 in the last four to set a date with the Starlets who before the finals had not dropped a single point.

Kenya emerged the highest scorers in the tournament punching in a whopping 23 goals which include 11-0 against Zanzibar, 4-0 over Uganda and Burundi then 3-1 in the semi finals against Ethiopia.

A total of thirty players have been summoned in preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes Russia 2018 World cup qualifiers group opener against Ghana’s black stars.

The match that will be played on October 7th but the team will play an international build up friendly against Togo three days before.

The coach has not made any surprise inclusion like it has been on previous occasions with only the return of striker Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito and USA based Mike Azira in the squad.

Dennis Iguma who missed the Comoros penultimate Afcon qualifier has also been drafted back.

The rest of the summoned squad remains the same.

GOALKEEPERS: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns- S. Africa), Salim Jamal (El Merreikh, Sudan), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers)

DEFENDERS
Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Denis Iguma, Timothy Awany
Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC),  Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St. Georges, Ethiopia), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba SC, Tanzania), Joseph Nsubuga, Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Toha Rashid (Onduparaka).

MIDFIELDERS
Tony Mawejje (Thortur, Iceland), Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, USA), Khalid Aucho (Baroka FC), Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Moses Oloya (Kuban Krasnodar, Russia), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Wiliam Kizito Luwagga (Rio Ave, Portugal), Abdmalik Tabu Vitalis (SC Villa),

STRIKERS
Geoffrey Massa (Baroka, S. Africa), Farouk Miya (Std Liege, Belgium), Emanuel Okwi (SønderjyskE, Denmark), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Khamis Kiiza (Free states Stars, S.Africa), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers), Mohamed Shaban (Onduparaka), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC)

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is set to retire the current Uganda  cranes jersey as a symbol to honour the team’s efforts to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations.

While addressing the media on Wednesday at Fufa house headquarters in Mengo during the    weekly press conference, Fufa President Moses Magogo said they will do this as a way to
appreciate the gallant cranes.

“As a federation, we thought it would be good for us to retire the current cranes jersey as a tribute to the team upon qualifying for AFCON,” he said.

According to Magogo, the jersey will only be used up to the tournament in January and thereafter unveil a new kit.

“We shall use the current Jersey for the games against Ghana, Congo Brazzaville and during the African cup of Nations final in Gabon and thereafter unveil a new kit,” he explained.

Uganda cranes qualified to the 2017 African cup of Nations after beating Comoros 1-0 on 4th September at Mandela national stadium courtesy of Farouk Miya’s goal.

Magogo also indicated that the federation is in talks with about four kit manufacturers that are willing to start supplying the national team with the jersey but they are still weighing up the deals on the table.

The Fufa president also indicated that an opportunity for the new jersey will be put to the general public and the federation will pick the best item.

Two goals in either half of the game ensured Makerere University move a foot closer to playing semi -finals in a University Football League game that was characterized mostly by off the pitch activities by the supporters at the Maroons Stadium in Luzira.

In the 24th minute, the hosts were chanced when danger man Simon Kazibwe was   brought down in Kyambogo’s box for the centre referee to award a penalty to Makerere.

Joshua Lubwama rose well to the occasion sending the Kyambogo   goalkeeper cum skipper Joseph Etyang to the opposite direction for the hosts to get their first goal.

A Kyambogo player dazzles Makerere counterparts

Makerere tried a number of attacks towards their Kyambogo counterparts only yielding nothing in a first half mostly dominated by the Ivory Tower team.

In the second half, Kyambogo tried to pull back but their efforts mostly through Mike Welaga proved futile as Makerere held their ground.

However in the added minutes, the hosts were at it again when they got a free kick a few meters from the box only for Lubwama to take the game beyond reach with a well taken shot in the far corner that beat Etyang hands down for the winner.

Prayers could not save Kyambogo unversity team.

The win ensured Makerere are one foot closer to this year’s University football League semi -finals and will need a draw in the return leg.

Off Pitch Action

It was an action parked day at the Luzira prisons stadium mostly orchestrated by supporters of mainly Makerere University who right from the start looked suspicious of causing havoc.

Before the start of the game, supporters from both teams were engaged in a small scuffle characterized by hurling of stones at each other but this was only short lived.

Meanwhile during recess, Makerere supporters hit the centre of the pitch as they chanted in support of their team and provoking their Kyambogo counterparts whom they branded ’high school kids’.

They then ran towards the Kyambogo supporters and a fight ensued.

Plain clothed prison officers discipline Makerere students

However, plain clothed prisons officers immediately swung into action flogging the Makerere supporters who had caused the chaos before the situation was calmed as the noisy supporters were now seen quietly seated unlike before.

A day after the climax of the women’s CECAFA football championship, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has treated the Uganda  women’s football team to a luncheon held at Jevine Hotel,Rubaga in Kampala.

Fufa president Moses Magogo who also was in attendance applauded the Crested Cranes for their performance during the 10 day tournament that was held at the Fufa technical centre in Njeru.

“I want to take this moment to thank the coaches and players for the performance in the tournament despite finishing fourth. Our team is in a process of rebuilding and therefore the result would not necessarily matter at the moment but continuity and commitment towards the women’s team is what is important,” he said.

“As Fufa,we took the risk initiative of hosting the championship even without a sponsor but we used about 300m shillings simply because we think women’s football is equally important as the men’s football.” Magogo stated.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Christine Wanyana the team captain thanked Fufa for developing women’s football.

“As a team we thank the Federation for uplifting the status of women’s football in the country and above all offering us the opportunity to represent our country as a national team,” the skipper said.

All the 23 players who were in camp were given playing allowances with each player walking home with Uganda shillings 800,000 while the team officials received 1M shillings.

Uganda finished fourth at the women’s CECAFA championship that was won by Tanzania after defeating Kenya 2-1 in the finals.

Crested cranes squad

Goalkeepers
Fatuma Matovu, Arthur Ruth, Cissy Nakiguba

Defenders
Yudayah Nakayenze, Gladys Nakitto, Christine Wanyana, Stella Kaliba Nassuna, Joan Nakirya, Viola Namuddu,

Midfielders
Halima Kembabazi, Tracy Akiror, Jean Peace Sseninde, Shakira Nalwogga, Naome Nagadya, Rita Nabbosa, Christine Nambirigge, Sandra Nantumbwe, Zaina Namuleme

Forwards
Fazirah Ikwaput, Hasifa Nassuna, Laki Otandeka, Winnie Babirye.

Uganda Cranes defensive midfielder Hassan Waswa Mawanda is on the verge of joining local football giants Vipers SC, ChimpSport reports.

An voice inside the Kitende sponsored club revealed the news on Wednesday.

“The club (Vipers) has been in talks with the player for a while now and everything has been so positive,” the source who preferred anonymity said.

“We shall be playing in Cecafa club championship in December and Caf confederation cup early next year so the need to bolster our ranks. The president (Mulindwa) and other stakeholders want trophies,” he added

Waswa signed a two year deal with Iraqi premier league side All Shorts Sports Club early in January turning up as a regular starter for the team that finished in seventh in the division.

He has previously played for local arch rivals SC Villa and KCCA FC as well as a host of regional teams including St. Georges FC from Ethiopia.

The transfer is however subject to the local primary transfer period which officially closes at midnight on Wednesday 21st September (tonight).

Vipers are currently fourth on the premier league table with two wins and three draws. They face Express FC on Friday in their next game.

Former Uganda Cranes defender Henry Kalungi has been voted the best defensive player at USA’s United Soccer League giants Charlotte Independence.

The selection was done by Charlotte Independence’ fans through a voting process

Kalungi has so far finished over a year at the Charlottes since joining from Richmond Kickers last year in July.

“Thank you Charlotte family and  friends for the support. I am honored to be the 2016 Defensive player of the year. God bless you all,” an excited Kalungi posted on his social media accounts.

The plaque awarded to Kalungi for his exploits.

Kalungi received his first accolade in the United States of America in 2006, his first year on the land when he was named Most Valuable player while playing for Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C.

He had made 56 appearances by the end of that season and also received the Big South All-Tournament Team and NSCAA/adidas All-South Atlantic Region Team accolades.

He has also played with the Hampton Roads Piranhas and Fredericksburg Gunners in the USL Premier Development League.

Parliament has Thursday paid tribute to the first Uganda’s Paralympics Medalist David Emong for winning a silver medal in the 1500-meter race at Rio’s Summer Paralympics Games.

In a motion moved by Kioga County legislator, Anthony Okello, Emong was appreciated for bringing pride to the country and flying the country’s flag high.

In his motion seconded by Amolatar Woman Representative, Doreen Amule, Okello called upon government to support the dream of Emong which is to win a gold medal at the next Paralympics competitions in 2020 to take place in Tokyo- Japan.

Okello called upon government to recognize Emong and accord him all privileges that were accorded to the earlier medalists.

“That Parliament resolves that the presidential directive to support medalists with financial support be as well extended to Emong in appreciation of his efforts,” Okello said.

“We also call upon government to identify and nurture talents of all sports men and women in the country as earlier enough in life.”

David Emong received at Parliament

In his tribute to Emong, the State Minister of Sports, Charles Bakabulinde promised that government will put down all the requests by members and ensure that he is accorded all the privileges he accrue.

Bakabulindi promised that to that effect, Emong, monthly salary shall be raised from Sh1m to Sh3m after winning a silver medal.

Speaking to Chimpreports at Parliament, the silver medalist expressed joy that at last he managed to represent his country and win a medal despite the many challenges he went through.

“I feel so happy because I know to be a hero and in the record of being the first person to win a Paralympics medal; not only that, but am the third to win a medal in the line of Steven Kiprotich and John Akibua.”

Uganda Martyrs’ University (UMU) Nkozi and Uganda Christian University (UCU) settled for a draw in the second quarter final game played on Tuesday at Nkozi play ground.

The two Christian based universities drew 1-1  in the first leg of the quarter finals  with hosts Nkozi taking the lead through Owori Douglas but a second half goal from a penalty salvaged a point for the Mukono based side.

Owori gave Uganda Martyrs’ University an early lead two minutes after kickoff to send a fully parked Nkozi ground into a frenzy.

The visitors then piled pressure on Nkozi’s defence and Aziku Joshua almost levelled matters eight minutes later but goalkeeper Herman Sekyewa swayed off his attempt for a corner.

Midway through the first half, UCU right back Adriko made a roving run into Nkozi defence but Sekyewa once again denied the visitors with another save.

The visitors levelled matters in the 55th minute through Joshua Kigozi who converted from a penalty after UMU defender Mahad Ssemanda handled the ball in the forbidden area.

The two sides will play the return leg in two weeks’ time with UCU hosting UMU in Mukono.

Action resumes next week with Busitema University taking on Kampala University on Wednesday while Gulu University will host Nkumba University.

Express FC midfielder cum Skipper Sulaiman ‘Mike’ Mutyaba has raged fire against his former employers Vipers SC after it emerged that he won’t feature for the Red Eagles in Friday’s clash.

Mutyaba was dropped from the Kitende club during the primary transfer window and had declared his retirement from football only to announce his move to Express FC.

“We are footballers and when you deny us a chance to play saying that we are on loan yet you chased us and aren’t paying us,” mutyaba posted the rant on his Facebook page directing to Vipers management.

“Nothing you are doing for us yet you claim that we are still your players. Fufa should help us because teams are overstepping on players’ rights,” he continues.

Vipers host the Red Eagles on Friday in the only match lined up in the local league fixtures and will be live on the official league broadcasters Azam.

Other players not expected to play are John Ssemazi and Kyambadde who moved to Wankulukuku on a season long move.

“Fufa help us, how can u stop us from playing yet you are not paying us. We loved that team but how things are done is just unprofessional. You mislead the man up let us tell you,” Mutyaba stressed.

Crested Cranes finished fourth in the CECAFA women’s championship that ended on Tuesday at the Fufa technical center with Tanzania emerging champions.

The Ugandan ladies were thumped 4-1 in the third place playoffs despite taking the lead early in the game. Many pundits and stakeholders opted to pick the positives from the tournament and learn from the insufficiencies.

Crested Cranes professional player Jean Sseninde who turns out for Queens Park Rangers in England believes the tournament was important for the team to gel and gain international experience.

“We didn’t have the best performance as expected but gained quality experience as a team,” Sseninde told ChimpSport.

“Getting five international games in one week has been so great and I believe We shall be strong contenders next time.”

The 23-year old says her debut for the national team in the championship was a ‘very important’ to her future career and is looking to lift the team higher in upcoming games.

“It’s been great being a part of this team, many young girls all over the country would have loved to be a part and are working hard, so to be here means the world to me. Hope next assignments will be better. My aim is to work hard and improve as a player so that I can be able to come back on this team and do better.”

Jean is the only player to have turned out for a national team among her peers at Queens Park Rangers and is promising more.

“My plan is to work hard and make sure I improve because Am a fighter, and when things don’t workout I find a way to make them work in my way. So am aiming to keep working hard for both QPR and my country so that I can retain my spot on this great Ugandan team,” she summed.

Following a successful women’s championship, regional body CECAFA has hinted on including Beach soccer championships in their calender.

The chairman Uganda beach soccer Association Mr. Deo Mutabazi revealed the developments to this website after the completion of the women’s championship.

“Fufa is interested at taking the beach soccer competition to a higher level and that’s why we approached CECAFA secretariat to see how we can include the sport in next year’s schedule,” Mutabazi said.

“It’s not yet a done deal but we are going to discuss it further and the final statement will be made after the next meeting which will be held in Nairobi.”

The domestic federation played a key part to organize the maiden edition of the Malindi beach soccer championship in Kenya this year and Deo is looking at building from that success to organize a better regional competition.

“We had a very good outing in the Malindi tournament and thought it wise to extend the experience and start one for the CECAFA countries,” he added.

Uganda is the only country that currently holds a national men and women’s beach soccer league.

Fufa Big League
Water 2-2 Bazaar Holdings

It was goals galore as Water football club were held at home (Kibuli SS playground) by Bazaar Holdings on match day two of the Fufa Big league.

Bashir Ssekimpi came off the bench in the second half to earn Bazaar holdings (also known as Stegota FC) a point.

Former Maroons midfielder Jamal Alimansi gave Bazaar the lead in the 34th minute with a long range shot that beat Water goalkeeper Pico Sseguya who had moved off his line.

However, the lead was short lived with the hosts leveling matters through Dennis Latek just outside the area.

Two minutes to halftime, the hosts took the lead with former Lweza forward Fred Kalanzi tapping home after goalkeeper Sharif Ssozi failed to clear Bright Higuma’s cross.

At the hour mark, Bazaar coach Mubarak Kiberu brought on Bashir Ssekimpi for Solomon Ewol and the change paid off dividends nine minutes later scoring the equaliser.

Water coach, Bainomugisha Vialli was pleased with the team’s performance despite throwing away the lead.

“We played better today than the first game against Hope Doves and I believe we shall improve in the next game,” he said.

Water now has one point in two games while Bazaar Holdings have four points after winning 2-1 in their opening game against Airtel Kitara last week.

Water starting XI
Pico Sseguya, Mubarak Tenywa, Sande Ariaka, Timothy Ssebudde, Dennis Mugerwa, Edison Kahebwa, Paul Opedun, Dennis Latek, Fred Kalanzi, Isaac Kisujju, Bright Higuma

Bazaar starting XI
Sharif Ssozi, Salim Kiyaga, Farouk Ndiefi, Duncan Muyige, Mike Kawuki, Mugisha Robert, Solomon Ewol, Mutyaba Samson, Juma Kaddu, Saad Kibirango, Juma Kafeero