By Kevin Kibuuka The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has banned referee John Bosco Kalibala from all football related activities for the next fifteen years over match fixing. The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee found the evidence pinning Kalibala sufficient on top of the latter’s submissions thus the committee found the referee guilty of infringement of Article 31 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Duty to report) and Article 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code (Manipulation of football matches or competitions). The Ethics and Disciplinary Committee analysed the evidence on the file namely the CAF Match Integrity Report…
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By Aineamaani Atwine Football Administrator and FIFA Club Management graduate, Ivan Kakembo has petitioned parliament against the FUFA president’s overstay in power. In a letter to the clerk of parliament on Monday, the former URA and SC Villa boss reveals that the sitting president has among other things breached the principle of separation of powers and continued to lengthen his stay in the position. “There is total disregard to the principle of separation of powers by these Federations, where the sitting presidents chair the Executive Committee meetings, the General Assembly meetings, and Emergency Committee meetings. All regulatory and statutory amendments…
By Denise Irene Nalunkuma It was a thrilling night for football fans across the globe watching the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. As Croatia versus Brazil and Netherlands versus Argentina were decided by spot kicks. Argentina took on the Netherlands for their match at the Lusail Stadium, and Brazil went up against Croatia in the Education City Stadium. After both matches ended in a draw, it went to penalties, and this is where things got tense. Argentina just pipped the Netherlands to win 4-3, and Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 in a nail-biter of a shoot-out. The argentines cruised into…
By Kevin Kibuuka Onduparaka FC have confirmed the appointment of former Uganda Cranes midfielder Steven Bogere as their new head coach. In appointing the latter, the Caterpillars have stated straight what they intend to achieve with the former SC Villa tactician. “Onduparaka announces the appointment of Mr. Steven Bogere as Head Coach, effective Tuesday 6th December 2022.,” a post on the club’s social media platforms read before adding. “We thank the assistant coach for holding forte thus far, we believe his arrival is timely as the management works towards improving performance,” it added. The West Nile-based outfit have endured a…
The Kampala based tax collectors URA FC has confirmed the signing U 19 year old winger Andabati Ronald Mawa on a free transfer from Lugazi FC . The development was confirmed by the club on their official website. The youngster has penned a two year contract with the tax collectors until 2024. The youngster has also been at Friends Soccer Academy in Lugazi, Timber FC in Mbale and Lugazi Municipal FC. Appearing on trials,the youngster impressed the coaching team of the club. He is most known for leading Lugazi FC to qualification into the FUFA big league from the regional…
After penning down a five year deal with the Lugogo based club KCCA FC Haruna Lukwago has expressed his joy joining the club. The youngster said that it’s every young players dream to join the club . Having winning the U20 cambiaso championship with the club the youngster is ready to achieve more with the club. “I am delighted to join KCCA FC. It is every young player’s dream to play for a club like KCCA FC. I was so happy when i got my first chance with the club in the Cambiasso and Rainbow U20 International Tournament in Dar…
Kabojja based club Kampala queens have confirmed the capture Hasifah Nassuna from UCU lady cardinals. Hasifah Nassuna who has featured for the UCU side for the past five years has penned down a two year deal . The midfielder has recently been linked with Various clubs from outside Uganda The versatile midfielder is expected to take on the No 10 which is so fond of. Hasifah Nassuna has the record for most goals in the Uganda women super league registering 100 goals unto her name. Nassuna is also known for captaining that Uganda cranes squad that won the 2022 CECAFA…
The Uganda national beach soccer team the sand cranes have been pitted in Group B ahead of the COSAFA beach soccer competitions. The group also include fellow East African nation Tanzania,North African giants Egypt and Mauritius. The other group include teams like Senegal ,South Africa,Mozambique and Seychelles. The tournament is scheduled to start on 25th Sept to 1st October in Durban South Africa. Mozambique are the defending champions of the competition and will be looking forward to regain it The Sand cranes come to this tournament after registering home and away wins against Comoros qualifying for the AFCON in Mozambique.…
Kampala what have added yet another player unto their squad ahead of their opener with Asubo Gafford on 18th September. Elizabeth Nakigozi who has been at Uganda Matyrs Ladies FC lubaga has penned down a two year contract with the queens. This was confirmed by Kampala queens who announced her as part of their squad on their Twitter. “She’s a queen now ,we are delighted to announce signing of Nakigozi Elizabeth from Uganda Matyrs Ladies FC lubaga welcome to the palace.”they tweeted. Nakigozi becomes the club’s sixth signing as they prepare for next season.
Express FC has confirmed the signing of midfielder Hussein Ssenoga. According to the club, Ssenoga has penned down a contract that will make him stay at the club for the next two years. After signing the contract, Ssenoga expressed his feelings joining the Red stars. The youngster said that he has been looking for such an opportunity to join a top club and he believes it’s time to achieve his goals. ” I feel good for joining the Red Eagles, I have always been waiting for an opportunity to join a top league team like Express FC and am glad…