Fufa and Tangosport Uganda limited have partnered to organize the fourth football management and administration course.

The course will commence on Friday 8th December and run for three days up to Sunday 11th.

“Tangosport has been in the forefront in promoting sports especially in the eastern region bringing courses that improve the quality both on and off pitch,” TangoSport Managing director Joseph Mutaka told ChimpSport.

The three day course will be handled by several Fifa instructors including Fufa education officer Jackson Nyiima.

“We are targeting a maximum of forty participants and just a few places are remaining. The number can’t exceed their because that’s the Caf standard for a single class,” he added.

This will be the fourth administration and management course following the previous ones organized for CEO’s and Chairmen of top two leagues last year.

Participants are expected to part with one hundred fifty thousand shillings as part of registration requirements.

Fufa under Eng. Moses Magogo has prioritized education and capacity building as one of the core methods to improve the game in the country.

Tusker FC coach Paul ‘Latest’ Nkata has been nominated among the candidates for the 2016 Kenya Premier League coach of the year.

Nkata became the first coach at Tusker FC to win both the Premier league title and the GOTV shield, a version of the league cup.

He will contest the lucrative gong alongside Gormahia’s Brazilian tactician Jose Ferreira, Francis Baraza (Chemelil Sugar) Henry Omino (Western Stima) and Zedekiah Otieno from Posta Rangers.

Batambuze snubbed
Just like every other award, and second consecutive in the KPL, this one has its fair share of controversies and disagreements, from both fans and experts.

This time round, most pundits are questioning the omission of Tusker and Uganda Cranes wing back Shafiq Batambuze who has almost been a focal point in the brewers success this season.

Batambuze made 28 appearances out of 30 games with three crucial goals including the winner against giants AFC leopards as they won the league. He has contributed seven points directly from his goals and registered seven nore assists from the left back position.

List from Selected categories

Most Valuable Player;
Erick Ouma (Gor Mahia)
John Makwatta (Ulinzi Stars)
David Okello (Tusker FC)
Kenneth Muguna (Western Stima)
Humphrey Mieno (Tusker FC)

Goalkeeper of the Year
Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers)
Boniface Oluoch (Gor Mahia)
David Okello (Tusker FC)
James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars)
Michael Wanyika (Kakamega Homeboyz)

Defender of the Year
George Owino (Mathare United)
Noah Abich (Sofapaka)
Musa Mohammed (Gor Mahia)
Joackins Atudo (Posta Rangers)
James Situma (Tusker FC)

Midfielder of the Year
Kenneth Muguna (Western Stima)
Wyvonne Isuza (Mathare United)
Humphrey Mieno (Tusker FC)
Francis Kahata (Gor Mahia)
Hillary Echesa (Chemelil Sugar)
Golden Boot
John Makwatta (Ulinzi Stars)
Wycliffe Ochomo (Muhoroni Youth)
Kepha Aswani (AFC Leopards)

New player of the Year
Erick Marcelo Ouma (Gor Mahia)
Kenneth Muguna (Western Stima)
Cavin Odongo (Posta Rangers)
Jacques Tuyisenge (Gor Mahia)
Oliver Maloba (City Stars)

Coach of the Year
Paul Nkata (Tusker FC)
Francis Baraza (Chemelil Sugar)
Henry Omino (Western Stima)
Jose Ferreira (Gor Mahia)
Zedekiah Otieno (Posta Rangers)

Additional reporting from Soka

Uganda Cranes attacking midfielder Moses Oloya has joined Vietnamese V-league giants Hà Nội T&T FC in an undisclosed deal.

The midfielder returns to Vietnam barely four months after joining Russian club Kuban Krasnodar in a UGX 1.2 billion transfer fee.

“Hanoi T & T is the perfect choice where I can achieve towards my future career,” Moses Oloya told Hanoi media.

“I will try my best to help the team to succeed in the domestic and continental championship to go as far as possible.”

Hanoi T and T were crowned champions of the Vietnam V-league 1 and are expected to represent the country in the Asian champions league.

“Moses (Oloya) will be one of the most important players in our ranks in the coming season and near future,” club Manager Chu Đình Nghiêm noted adding that, “He has been among the best foreign players in the league and having him will help the club significantly to meet and conquer our ambitious goals.”

Oloya previously featured for V-league club Becamex Binh Duong where he joined in 2014 after a two year spell at another Vietnamese club Saigon Xuan Thanh. He was a key figure in Becamex’ 2015 league triumph.

The details of his new deals have not been made public by the club.

Uganda Premier League
Bright stars 0-0 URA

Bright Stars and Uganda Revenue Authority played to a goalless draw in a boring game played at the Champions stadium, Mwerewe on Friday.

Both sides failed to take control of the game with the Bright stars and URA hoofing the ball in the air most of the time.

The first realistic chance towards goal came in the 28th minute off Shafik Kagimu’s cross but Feni Ali tap on the ball failed to get onto the target.

The game was virtually physical with Bright star’s Jimmy “Kachanga” Kakooza making several fouls but was lucky not to get into referee’s book.

Elkanah Nkugwa paved was replaced by Ronald Kigongo after recess for URA while Bright stars also brought on Joshua Kawadwa for Fred Segujja.

Feni Ali had a chance to give URA the lead after goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato lost the ball but midfielder Victor Aweko was swift enough to make a timely clearance.

Fred Kajjoba made two more changes introducing diminutive midfielder, Jjungu Methodius and Baker Lukooya for Yubu Bogere and Asiimwe Innocent respectively but the changes failed to pay off dividends.

The first shot on target came in the 71st minute with a powerful effort from Shafik Kagimu from a free kick but goalkeeper Ssebwato parried away the ball for a corner.

Congolese import Bokota Labama who blew hot and cold throughout the game was withdrawn for Peter Lwasa.

Kagimu had another chance on goal just outside the area but his feeble shot was easily collected by Ssebwato.

The result means URA draw the 9th game in the season and move one slot up to 5th on 18 points same as Onduparaka but the tax collectors have a better goal different.

Bright stars on the other hand remain in 7th position on 16points.

Bright stars starting XI: Nicholas Ssebwato, Andrew Kaggwa, Sula Ssebunza, Innocent Assimwe (68′ Baker Lukooya), Abdunoor Kanana, Jimmy Kakooza, Yubu Bogere (64′ Jjungu Methodius),Victor Aweko, Fred Segguja (53′ Joshua Kawadwa), Martin Kivumbi, Seif Batte

URA starting XI: Allan Owiny, Fred Okot, Sam Sekitto, Jimmy Kulaba, Richard Kasagga, Julius Mutyaba, Shafik Kagimu, Feni Ali (67′ Hudu Mulikyi), Bokota Labama (80′ Peter Lwasa), Ibe Obina, Elukanah Nkugwa (46′ Ronald Kigongo)

Coach Alex Isabirye suffered another nightmare with Kirinya Jinja SS as his team were pegged to their sixth consecutive stalemate at Bugembe stadium.

Substitute Moses Ndawula drove in a stunning shot five minutes to time as the visitors edged closer to a lucky victory in a match well dominated by Kirinya Jinja.

Ashman Arishah had made a long clearance in front of goal which Musa Docca brushed to meet James Kasibante on the far end of the hosts goal. The former Bul winger calmed the ball and opted to set up Ndawula whose first time shot flew past a helpless Joel Mutakubwa.

Kirinya stepped up the attack with the late introduction of new signing Godfrey Mubiru who later on fell on the path of a loose ball from a goal melee and tapped in for the equaliser.

Lweza team that started against Kirinya

Coach Alex Isabirye could not finish the match and decided to walk to the changing room even before the ball was restarted. He later hinted on a possible resignation following the recent setback.

“I just don’t know what to say,” he told ChimpSport. “I have tried all I can to help the team, we created tonnes of chances as witnessed but the goals are still scarce.”

“I am now going to sit down and review the situation, consult my friends and other stakeholders and then decide on the next course of action.”

The stalemate stagnates both teams on 15th and 11th positions respectively while Kirinya now equal Proline for the most number of draws registered in the league.

Lineups

Kirinya: Mutakubwa Joel (GK), Drajuwa Allan, Kigozi Frederick, Kawooya Mike, Akol Godfrey, Kasonko George, Magumba Musa (84′ Geoffrey Mubiru), Kazindula Ibra (65′ Joel Madondo), Livingston Mulondo, Johnson Wakalaita, Anthony Mayanja

Subs:  Ikara Tom, Kizza David, Mark Bamukyaye, Otwao Abubakar, Kakembo Edward

Kirinya Jinja SS lineup

Lweza FC: Michael Kagiri (GK), Henry Wamala, Ashman Harishe, Musa Docca, Mudde Swaibu, Paddy Muhumuza (78′ Farouk Ssentongo), Yasin Mugume, Patrick Sembuya, John Kisakye (47’James Kasibante) , Karim Ndugwa (75′ Moses Ndawula), Hassan Kikoyo.

Subs: Julius Seguya, Sula Bagala, Juma Balinya, Rajab Kakooza.

Uganda Premier League
KCCA vs Proline
Phillip Omondi Stadium 4pm

League leaders KCCA football club resume action after a long break with a home fixture against Proline in the Lugogo derby on Saturday at Phillip Omondi stadium.

KCCA come into the game with a perfect record at home and skipper Dennis Okot is confident they will maintain the run at Phillip Omondi stadium.

“We have won every game we have played at home this season and I believe this will help us go past Proline,” said Okot.

The defending champions have won all the six games they have played at home this season.

KCCA 2-1 JMC Hippos
KCCA 2-0 Soana
KCCA 1-0 The Saints
KCCA 2-1 Express
KCCA 3-0 Police
KCCA 3-1 SC Villa

Proline equally have not lost a game at Phillip Omondi this season but all their games have ended in draws.

Team news

KCCA
There is a timely boost for Mike Mutebi with the return of versatile player Lawrence Kasadha who has been out for over a month.

Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awany, Derrick Nsibambi and Geoffrey Sserunkuma who have all been training with the national team are fresh and will all be available for selection.

Proline Head Coach Mujib Kasule will have selection concerns with some of his key players missing.

Goalkeeper Saidi Keni will miss the clash through suspension after accumulating cards.

Defender Savio Kabugo who has formerly played at KCCA is sidelined with a knee injury while captain Simon Mbaziira is also a doubt after picking an ankle injury in training.

The two teams last met in the league during 2013/14 season and KCCA won the game 4-0.

KCCA occupy the summit of the league on 28 points while Proline are 12th on the logo with 12 points just one point above the drop zone.

Two years ago, Muhammad Shaban was playing for the U17 national team (cubs) but the metric rise of the teenage striker has seen the sharp shooter take Ugandan football by storm.

The Cinderella story about the rise of Onduparaka football club can’t be mentioned without the name of Mohammad Shaban and the efforts of the teenage striker this year were rewarded as he was crowned Airtel Fufa male footballer of the year.

To the surprise of many that attended the awards gala on Friday at Speke Resort, Munyonyo including the winner himself and the football fanatics Shaban beat off competition from Dennis Onyango, Miya Farouk, Joseph Ochaya and Erisa Ssekisambu to win the award and drive home in a new Alteza car.

In his acknowledgement speech after receiving the crown, Shaban thanked his teammates and the club for helping him attain the glory.

“This is an overwhelming moment for me but all this has been possible because of my teammates and my club Onduparaka that has shaped me to what I am today,” he said.

Muhammad Shaban helped Onduparaka win promotion to the Uganda Premier League scoring 13 goals in the Fufa Big league and also enable the club reach the Uganda cup finals.

Shaban is currently the top scorer in the Uganda Premier League scoring seven goals which has enabled him earn his senior debut on the national team in the friendly against Zambia last month.

In the Fufa female footballer of the year category, Kawempe Muslim sharp shooter Hasifa Nassuna beat off competition from last year’s winner Sandra Nabweteme, Tina Nambirige and teammate Ruth Aturo to win the award.

Full list of winners

Male footballer of the year – Mohammad Shaban

Female footballer of the year – Hasifa Nassuna

Coach of the year – Mike Mutebi (KCCA FC)

Fan’s favourite player (Ugandan) – Miya Farouk

Fan’s favourite player (Other leagues) – Mohammad Salah (AS ROMA)

Fufa Fair play Award – Vipers SC

Fufa Presidential Award – Ali Tomusange

Beach Soccer player of the year – Roch Somoka (Nkumba Select)

Referee of the year – Ivan Kintu Bayige

Fufa XI: Mathias Muwanga, Dennis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Musa Walangalira, Halid Lwaliwa, Keziron Kizito, Mutyaba Muzamir, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Robert Ssentongo, Mohammad Shaban

Match day 13 of the 2016-17 Uganda Premier League continues on Saturday afternoon in six venues around the country.

At Wankulukuku, Express FC host an unpredictable Sadolin Paints FC from Jinja. The two sides have both accumulated 15 points, separated with goal difference on 8th and 9th place respectively.

The Red Eagles have gone six matches without a single win, a streak that forced the club management to sack coach Bossa and employ Mathias Lule.

“All my players are fit and they are all ready for the game,” Lule said. “I know it’s my first for a big team like Express FC but I came here to win.”

Express FC have drawn four and lost one of their last five premier league games at Wankulukuku.

September 6th: 1 – 1 Onduparaka
September 20th: 0 – 1 BUL
October 1st: 1 – 1 Jinja SSS
October 22nd: 0 – 0 Bright Stars
November 1st: 1 – 1 URA

The painters have not had any better season from their day’s host. The team has won only one and drawn four others in their last five outings. They have picked eight of the available fifteen in their last five on away.

September 6th: Jinja SSS 0 – 0 Sadolin
September 20th: Bright Stars 1 – 0 Sadolin
September 27th: URA 1 – 2 Sadolin
October 11th: Lweza 1 – 1 Sadolin
Nivember 1st: Soana 1 – 2 Sadolin

“It’s not going to be a simple game because they have a new coach however we are prepared for that. Our only problem is that we experienced a long break which affected our form but all in all we are prepared,” Sadolin Assistant coach Musafiri said.

The two sides have met four times with each boasting of two wins. The results have been quite interesting; both won away in 2014-15 season and then home victories in the last.

Only Five of Express FC’s fifteen goals this sepason have come from their home base while Sadolin Paints’ have struck five away and only two at home.

The hosts have no major injury concerns while the painters are likely to miss the services of midfielder Dan Ekuyu who is still nursing an ankle injury.

Fufa Women Elite League
Gafford Ladies FC vs Ajax Queens
Kanyanya playground 4pm

Gafford Ladies have looked a shadow of the team that reached the playoffs last season failing to find the spark since the season began.

The Kyebando based side have failed to win in their opening three games this season, losing one and picking draws in the other two.

They take on Ajax Queens who have been firing on all cylinders winning all their four games this season.

Ajax Queens 1-0 Eastern Heroes
Ajax Queens 3-1 Olila High
Wakiso Hills 0-3 Ajax Queens
Ajax Queens 3-0 She Corporate

The Bulenga based team come into today’s encounter on the back of a comfortable 3-0 win against last season’s runners up She Corporate and will hope this will be a major boost as they take on Gafford.

There is a timely boost with the return of striker Lukiya Namubiru who didn’t play against She Corporate.

Bridget Nabisaalu who joined Ajax from UCU Lady Cardinals and defensive midfielder Maureen Afoyo who tops the scoring charts with 4 goals have been the main orchestrators of Ajax’s stellar performance.

Gafford Ladies sit 5th on the Victoria group table while Ajax are top of the table on 12 points.

In the other games to be played on Saturday, Uganda Martyr’s who picked a shocking comeback win against She Corporate return to the Frey with a home fixture against She Makerere.

Wakiso Hills will host wounded lionesses She Corporate who have lost two and won once and are 4th on the table.

In the Elizabeth group, struggling Western united welcome Kampala Queens in Rugando while UCU Lady Cardinals who lost last week to Kawempe Muslims will be hoping for redemption when they host minnows London stallions.

The only game that will be played on Sunday will see a derby clash between Olila High school take on Eastern Heroes in the Soroti derby.

Weekend fixtures

Victoria group
Uganda Martyr’s vs She Makerere
Wakiso Hills vs She Corporate
Gafford Ladies vs Ajax Queens

Elizabeth group
Western united vs Kampala Queens
UCU Lady Cardinals vs London stallions

Sunday

Olila High school vs Eastern Heroes

Cranes first choice shot stopper Dennis Masinde Onyango is among the 23 Mamelodi Sundowns players that have been registered for the Club world cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns won the 2016 Caf champions League after edging Egypt’s Zamalek SC on aggregate in a two legged final.

Coach Pitso Mosimane released the squad and are expected to fly to Japan on Monday 5th where they will face either Japan’s J-League champions (TBD) or Auckland City from New Zealand on December 11.

Onyango is in contention for a starting berth for Mamelodi ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Wayne Sandilands and old guard Kennedy Mweene.

Club world cup is a competition that brings together the different continental champions from the different confederations and teams from the host country.

Mamelodi Sundowns Squad

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Kennedy Mweene, Wayne Sandilands.

Defenders: Asavela Mbekile, Wayne Arendse, Thapelo Morena, Thabo Nthethe, Tebogo Langerman, Ricardo Nascimento.

Midfielders: Anthony Laffor, Lucky Mohomi, Teko Modise, Tiyani Mabunda, Keagan Dolly, Hlompho Kekana, Themba Zwane.

Strikers: Percy Tau, Khama Billiat, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Leonardo Castro.

Bul FC produced an uninspired performance as they suffered another setback in a 3-0 defeat at home against Soana FC.

Willy Kavuma ushered Soana’s party after pouncing on a baggy ball from Mukobe and Mugalu’s miscommunication and dashed towards the ball before arrowing a powerful midrange shot which Kalyowa clumsily aided it in.

Coach Ssimbwa was later on forced to introduce Rahamutah Kagimu for Abdallah Nyanzi who failed to recover after a poor tackle.

Crespo Asiku scored his second goal against his former masters in two league meetings, converting a penalty in the 40th minute.

Earlier on, Derrick Walulya stumbled and failed to clear off danger giving chance for Kalanda to pick up and dribble past Ssempira who fouled him inside the box for the penalty.

Bul made three changes in the second half introducing Shaka Ssozi, Amos Ejoju and Julius Malingumu but it was Soana’s 67th minute new entrant Dan Wagaluka who was effective with the closing goal.

Soana had initiated a speedy counter from a failed corner kick which snaked through Mugabi to Kagimu and ended in the right wing where Wagaluka crossed with in the middle line and raced the entire distance to the box and slotted past a helpless Kawoya.

Soana move to 23 points while BUL drop back to the relegation zone.

BUL FC lineup: Emmanuel Kalyowa, Umar Mukobe, Hakim Magombe, Philip Ssempiira, Derrick Walulya, Yunus Sibira, Blaize Nkolo (65′  Julius Malingumu), Godfrey Buni, Yudah Mugalu, Hamis Tibita (71′ Amos Ejoju), Titus Lubega (58′ Shaka Ssozi)

Unused Subs: Salim Wekiya, Deo Othieno, Edgar Luzige, Hassan Musana.

Soana: Didi Muhammad, Siraje Turyamureba, Ibrahim Kizza, Jonathan Mugabi, Abdallah Nyanzi (35′ Rahamutah Kagimu), Willy Kavuma, Osman Wejuli, Crespo Asiku (67’Dan Wagaluka) , Frank Kalanda (40′ Allan Kayiwa), Davis Ssali

Unused Subs: Godfrey Wakabu, Misi Katende,  John Muwanguzi

Uganda Premier League
The Saints 0-1 Onduparaka

Barely a day after being crowned the Airtel Fufa male footballer of the year, Mohammad Shaban continued his celebrations in Bombo helping Onduparaka earn a hard fought win against Saints.

Shaban’s solitary strike in the first half eventually turned out to be the deciding moment in the game where goalkeepers on either side had stellar performances.

Kabon Living got the first attempt on goal in the 10th minute after a long ball from Gadinho met him on the far end but his effort went just afew inches off target.

Two minutes later, Muhammad Shaban got onto the score sheet with his eighth goal of the campaign slotting the ball past goalkeeper Alex Mugabi.

Gadinho did the donkey work before laying a low cross which found Shaban unmarked just outside the area and he pounced on the lose ball with his left sending the travelling fans into a frenzy.

The teenage striker almost doubled the lead in the 23rd but his header off Rashid Agau’s cross sailed above the goal area.

Moses Basena, the Saints coach called for an early change introducing Aggrey Kirya for Ezekiel Katende at the half hour mark.

Anyama was forced to make an acrobatic save to deny Godfrey Wakaza and Faizal Anini cleared the rebound that was headed for goal.

Ivan Kiweewa had a glorious chance to level matters with five minutes to the break after skinning through Onduparaka defence but failed to put the ball past goalkeeper, Richard Anyama.

The hosts kept pilling pressure even after recess but failed to utilise the several chances they created.

Kabon Living was denied by the woodwork five minutes after recess with his powerful shot ricocheting off the cross bar.

Anyama denied Rogers Aloro parrying away the latter’s shot from a free kick in the 72nd minute.

Reckless defending from Dennis Ssekitoleko deep into added time gifted the ball to Shaban Muhammad but goalkeeper Mugabi had a simple tap on Shaban’s attempt and the ball went out for a corner.

The result means Onduparaka move from sixth to fourth on the table with 21 points, ten behind league leaders KCCA.

On the other hand Saints remain in 10th position on 15 points

Saints starting XI: Alex Mugabi, Joseph Othieno, Denis Ssekitoleko, Isa Mubiru, Fred Agandu, Marlon Tangawuzi, Rogers Aloro, Ivan Kiweewa, Paul Ddumba, Godfrey Wakaza, Ezekiel Katende

Onduparaka starting XI: Richard Anyama, Saddam Norman, Gasper Alex, Akram Kakembo, Rashid Toha, Ivan Mbowa, Faizal Anini, Gaddafi Gadinho, Muhammad Shaban, Kabon Living, Rashid Agau

Uganda Premier League
Vipers 1-2 SC Villa

Abdallah Mubiru’s future at Vipers sports club seems uncertain after defeat to SC Villa piled more misery on his team dropping to 5th position.

Ambrose Kirya’s late strike did not only bring victory to Shafik Bisaso’s coached side but also put a halt to a poor run against Vipers that had seen the Jogoos go 14 league games without a win against Vipers.

The last time Villa registered a win against the Kitende based side was on 1st March 2009. (Villa won 3-1).

Despite Ibrahim Kayiwa giving Vipers the lead, Villa staged a stunning comeback after recess with goals coming from defensive midfielder Tadeo Lwanga and Ambrose Kirya.

Vipers started the game without Tony Odur and Erisa Ssekisambu but still had a better start albeit failing to put away the chances.

Kayiwa who had come on for injured Halid Lwaliwa four minutes after the half hour mark surged up to head home Nicholas Wadada’s cross in the 44th minute and give Vipers a halftime lead.

SC Villa returned recharged after the break and in the 58th minute, Tadeo Lwanga who was the skipper of the day levelled matters.

Martin Kizza won a free kick just outside the area and his cross from the resultant free kick met Lwanga unmarked to fire past goalkeeper Ismael Watenga.

Possession kept oscillating from team to another but both sides failed to utilise the chances.

With the game almost heading for a stalemate, SC Villa won a penalty after Hassan Wasswa tripped Tadeo Lwanga in the forbidden area and referee Alex Muhabi pointed to the spot kick.

AbduMalik Vitalis Tabu stepped up to take the penalty which was denied by Watenga but Ambrose Kirya picked the rebound to fire home and send SC Villa fans into a frenzy.

The result means SC Villa remain second on 27 points, four behind leaders KCCA who earned a hard fought 3-2 win against Proline.

On the other hand, Vipers drop from third to fifth and remain on 20 points, now 11 points behind KCCA.

Vipers have now won just a single game in their last five a thing that leaves Abdallah Mibiru’s job hanging in balance.

Earlier in the game, Vipers fans turned rowdy, throwing stones on the pitch, an incident that caused the arrest of one of the fans.

Vipers starting XI: Ismael Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Birikwalira, Hassan Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa, Shafik Bakaki, Deus Bukenya, Kizito Keziron, Pius Wangi, Bashir Mutanda, Brian Kakaire

SC Villa starting XI: Samson Kirya, Joseph Nsubuga, John Adriko, Henry Katongole, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Tadeo Lwanga, Paul Mbowa, Abel Eturude, Alex Benzema, Umar Kasumba, Ambrose Kirya

Fufa Women Elite League
Gafford Ladies 1-1 Ajax Queens

Ajax Queens maintained their unbeaten run this season after earning a draw against Gafford Ladies.

In the game played at Kanyanya playground on Saturday, Gafford Ladies who had a poor start to the season took the lead through Burundian import Fallone Nahimana.

Nahimana who was playing his second game this season converted from the spot kick to give Gafford the lead. However, Ajax Queens put up a spirited fight to salvage a point.

Carol Nakyanzi scored the important goal to help Ajax earn a point and stretch their unbeaten run this season to five games.

The result means Ajax Queens remain top of the table in the Victoria group on 13 points while Gafford languish in 5th position on three points.

In the other games played, Western united lost 2-0 at home to Kampala Queens in Rugando, Mbarara.

Goals were scored by Hadijja Nampijja and Mable Kusasira.

She Corporate returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win against Wakiso Hills. Halima Kembabazi and Maggie Munezero scored the two goals for She Corporate.

The game between Uganda Martyr’s and She Makerere in Rubaga ended in a goalless stalemate while UCU Lady Cardinals earned a walkover after London stallions failed to honour the trip to Mukono.

Action continues on Sunday with two fixtures.

Muteesa I Royal university take on Buikwe She Red stars in Kawempe while Olila High school host Eastern Heroes in the Soroti Derby.

Saturday results

Western united 0-2 Kampala Queens
Gafford Ladies 1-1 Ajax Queens
Wakiso Hills 1-2 She Corporate
Uganda Martyr’s 0-0 She Makerere
UCU Lady Cardinals 3-0 London Stallions (walkover)

Sunday

Muteesa vs Buikwe She Red stars
Olila High school vs Eastern Heroes

The writing was on the wall that Vipers head coach, Abdallah Mubiru’s job was hanging in balance following the dismal performance since he took over the reigns.

Barely a day after losing 2-1 to Sports Club Villa, and barely 5 hours after ChimpSport predicted his fate, Vipers have confirmed the sacking of head coach Abdallah Mubiru and his two assistants.

In a statement dated 4th December 2016 signed by club chairman George William Mulindwa that ChimpSport has received, Vipers have decided to part ways with the former KCCA and Proline coach.

“The management of Vipers Sports club hereby notify the Vipers family, that we have terminated the services of the clubs coaching staff with immediate effect,” reads part of the statement.

“These are namely George Nsimbe, Abdallah Mubiru and John Luyinda,” the statement further states.

However, the fate of goalkeeping coach, Stephen Billy Kiggundu has not been determined.

In the press release, Club chairman Mulindwa indicates the club is committed to winning this season’s league title and are still committed.

“Vipers Sports club is committed to winning this year’s Azam Uganda Premier League and offering competitive and entertaining football to our fans and partners,” the statement stated.

Abdallah Mubiru joined Vipers at the start of this season and has been in charge for 15 league games, winning 5,losing 3 and the other five games have ended in draws.

In his short tenure, Mubiru’s team has managed to score 15 goals but have conceded 10 goals on the other hand.

George “Best” Nsimbe who joined the club last season in January 2015 from Saints also leaves the club alongside John Luyinda who joined the Kitende based side in August this year.

FUFA Male footballer of the year Muhammad Shaban has come out to indicate that being crowned the best player this year is not the climax of his career but rather the recognition gives him encouragement to work harder.

In an interview with ChimpSport, Shaban states that winning the coveted award gives him a task to perform better and harder.

“It is a great achievement for me at my age but I believe this should not give me satisfaction that I have achieved it all but rather it should push me to work harder,” he said.

“I believe I’m just at the start of my career and getting such success in most cases is not easy to handle but personally I’m focused,” added Shaban.

The teenage striker who has had a splendid year scoring 31 goals for his club and country believes he is still in the process of development and he is focused at improving.

“I know I have had great performance this year but I’m still developing and that is where my focus lies,” he said.

Onduparaka football club have had a Cinderella story and Shaban Muhammad who is the captain has greatly contributed to the rise of the team from West Nile that has taken Ugandan football by storm.

Shaban guided the Caterpillars to winning promotion to the Azam Uganda premier league scoring 13 goals. He joined the team after eight games in the Fufa Big League season.

The teenage forward also helped Onduparaka reach the finals of Uganda cup albeit losing 3-1 to Vipers but finished the campaign the MVP and also the joint top scorer with seven goals.

The stellar performance also caught the attention of Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic “Micho” who has since called the sharp shooter to the national team including handing him his senior debut in the friendly game against Zambia last month.

Shaban has already scored three goals for Uganda cranes in the Cranes Namutima regional tours and also currently the joint top scorer in the Uganda premier league with eight goals.

The sharp shooter who returned home on Sunday received a heroic welcome bringing business to a standstill in towns like Nebbi, Pakwach and Arua.

Muhammad Shaban beat off competition from Dennis Onyango, Miya Farouk, Erisa Ssekisambu and Joseph Ochaya to be crowned the Airtel Fufa women player of the year at the awards gala held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Friday.

Fred Massa banged a superb hattrick to guide Kirinya Jinja SS junior team to an emphatic 4-1 win over travelling Express FC JT in an entertaining affair played at Jinja as grounds.

Massa unbolted the deadlock just after eleven minutes of play with a sublime non-stop half volley connecting in after swift inter switch between Asiraf Kawaasi and James Mwanje in the right wing.

Express skipper Billy Nkata replied twenty minutes later with a wonder strike after making in roads around four players in the midfield before rocketing in from over 40 yards.

Kirinya Jinja SS JT captain Geoffrey Wampande and Express skipper Billy Nkata posing with the match officials

The school boys returned with more fire power in the second half with Massa hitting two more to register his second hattrick in the league. Defender, Brian Kalali added the fourth.

The thirteen year old, senior one student is a nephew to the Uganda Cranes captain Geoofrey Massa.

George Lubowa was another brace hero as Lweza Orange brigade hit SC Villa jogoo JT at Villa park.

Express FC JT

Full results

Kirinya Jinja SS 4-1 Express

The Saints 1-1 Soana

SC Villa Jogoo 0-2 Lweza Orange Brigades

BUL J 0-1 URA

Sadolin Paints 1-2 Vipers SC

Bright stars 1-3 JMC HIPPOS

National Basketball League
KCCA Leopards 74-64 Lady Canons

KCCA Leopards took prime position in this year’s ladies National Basketball League (NBL) finals after outwitting defending champions UCU Lady canons in game 5 played at the YMCA outdoor court on Sunday.

After going down 2-0 in the opening two games, KCCA Leopards seemed like they were destined for a sweep but the four time champions put up incredible performances in the last three games to lead the series 3-2.

Namuwaya Muhaimana orchestrated the damage in game five as KCCA Leopards won 74-64 shipping in a game high 27 points and 11 rebounds.

Unlike the first games where KCCA always struggled in the opening quarter, this time round Timothy Odeke’s charges started with a spark with Muhaimana scoring nine points in the first quarter as the leopards went ahead to win 24-12.

Despite Lady Canons marching KCCA in the second period, the latter managed 13 points while the university side had 12 and KCCA went into the break with a 13 point cushion leading 37-24.

The gap had grown too big that even when UCU attempted a comeback in after recess it was too little too late.

Nicholas Natuhereza’s side scored 19 points in the third quarter with KCCA managing just 14 and the gap had narrowed to just 8 points.

The leopards capped off the night adding 23 points in the final period to eventually win the game 74-64 and take a 3-2 lead in the series.

Muhaimana Namuwaya had a game high 27 points while teammate Flavia Oketcho followed closely with 25 for KCCA.

Judith Nansobya led the scores for UCU Lady canons with a team high 15 points.

KCCA Leopards now need to win one of the remaining two games to be crowned 2016 champions.

2016 Airtel-Fufa player of the year, Muhammad Shaban was treated to a heroic welcome on Sunday as he returned to his homeland in the West Nile region.

Hundreds of fans lined up on the roadside to wave and sing praises to the sensational teenager right from Nebbi town to Arua.

Shaban waves to fans amid heavy cheers

Shaban, an Onduparaka FC skipper, was crowned on Friday in an eventful night at the Speke resort hotel in Munyonyo where he beat Uganda Cranes first choice goalie Dennis Onyango and Uganda Premier League MVP Joseph Ochaya to the gong.

Excited boda boda riders paralysed Arua town.

Vipers top marksman Erisa Sekisambu and Farouk Miya are the other contestants who made the nominations list.

“Thank you every one for the reception you guys gave me. It means a lot to me and the whole team,” Shaban posted to thank the fans.

Onduparaka fans flying the club’s flag

Shaban scored the lone goal when Onduparaka beat Saints 1-0 to pick their first away victory at Bombo.

Shaban Muhammad led Onduparaka to Premier League promotion

Football fraternity in Tanzania is mourning in grief following the sudden death of a player during a local under 20 league match on Sunday.

The player, by the names of Ismail Khalfan Mrisho, who plays for Mbao FC collapsed and died in the 58th minute after a light tackle from a Mwadui FC player

Mrisho had earlier in the 27th minute grabbed the opener with a clinical back flick before the ill fated incident in the second half. The match was staged in Kagera.

“I regret to announce the sudden death of Ismail Mrisho.He collapsed on the pitch during an U20 league match,” Tanzania football federation president Jamal Malinzi confirmed. “He was a Mbao FC player and the game was between his team and Mwadui U20.The TFF Medical team is following up this sad event very closely. May Allah  rest his soul in eternal peace.Amen”

The cause of the death has not yet been revealed though its highly suspected to be a cardiac arrest case.