KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has named Matia Lule as the country’s new U-20 head coach, as they gear up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 CECAFA qualifiers. A former assistant coach of the senior national team, Lule will lead …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FUFA Super 8 cup defending champions, BUL FC, are optimistic of retaining the trophy against SC Vipers on Sunday. BUL first bagged the Super 8 trophy in August last year, after beating then-close contenders, URA FC. BUL sailed through this year’s final, following a 63rd-minute …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has signed a four-year partnership with Finance Trust Bank, which will see the bank invest 2 billion Shillngs into women’s football. The partnership is the first substantial private investment in women’s football since the league was established in 2015. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 13th, the Federation of Uganda Football Association- FUFA banned 13 individuals, after successfully uncovering a South African-based match-fixing syndicate with the help of the Federation of International Football Associations- FIFA. Among those banned were one player, Latif Kiyemba, formerly of Lugazi FC; …
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Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bidco FC returned to winning ways after a 3-0 defeat of Wakiso Giants in a Uganda Premier League match played on Saturday at the FUFA technical Centre in Njeru. The Eastern based side took the lead through Jerome Kiirya scored their opening goal. Alex Kitata …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations FUFA has announced that the 2023 FUFA Drum final will be hosted at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on 23rd March 2024 despite its limited capacity. Rogers Byamukama, the Chairman of FUFA Drum, disclosed this decision during a press …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The FUFA Disciplinary Panel has issued a two-year ban against three fans of Express Football Club prohibiting them from participating in football-related activities.The three are Mukenya Noah, Zimula Sulaiman, and Nkata Abasi. They are penalized for beating up referee Fahad Sekayuba after the Uganda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The football fraternity is mourning Darius Mugoye, the Second Vice President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). A vigil was held at FUFA House on Tuesday, with Speaker Anitah Among and Vipers President Lawrence Mulindwa among the mourners. “We are saddened by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Paul Put, the new Uganda Cranes coach was previously banned for match fixing. His unveiling at a press briefing held at FUFA House kicked off the online searches that however did not shock Ugandans. The 67-year-old was unveiled on a two-year deal by FUFA President …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abdallah Mubiru has declined the position of Assistant Coach for the Crested Cranes, a day after his appointment. The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) confirmed the development in a brief statement on Sunday morning. According to statement, while Mubiru had initially accepted the position, …
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