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 …
Read More »Questions on new Cranes coach
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 …
Read More »Mubiru turns down crested cranes job
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, …
Read More »Uganda Cranes: Was Micho the sole team issue?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Thursday, the Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) made the announcement of parting ways with former Cranes Head Coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic after a disappointing AFCON qualifying campaign that saw Uganda finish third in the group and miss out on qualification. Uganda’s AFCON journey …
Read More »#FUFASuper8 final: BUL fc vs URA fc
TODAY ⚽ URA vs BUL – 4pm (FUFA TV) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club-URA FC will face BUL FC in this year’s FUFA Super Eight final match at the MTN Omondi stadium in Lugogo. After a nearly four-year hiatus courtesy of COVID-19, the FUFA Super 8 Tournament, …
Read More »UPL releases 2023/24 season fixtures
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Premier League has released the 2023/2024 season fixtures with the opening match slated for Friday, September 15, 2023. According to the fixtures, SC Villa will Kitara FC at the Wankulukuku stadium in one of the opening games, Mbarara City will also host NEC FC …
Read More »MAGOGO: We have what it takes to host AFCON
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FUFA President Moses Magogo has announced the Federation’s readiness to present Uganda’s bid to host the 2027 AFCON football event, as part of the East Africa AFCON Pamoja bid. Magogo revealed this information just before the arrival of a delegation of CAF inspectors in …
Read More »Homeless Crested Cranes to host Olympic qualifiers in Kigali
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The national women’s team, the Crested Cranes, will host their rivals Rwanda in the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers at Kigali Pele Stadium in Kigali, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed. This comes two weeks before the first leg of the qualifiers, …
Read More »FUFA unveils 7-year football plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has unveiled a comprehensive seven-year football development plan aimed at promoting and professionalizing the sport at all levels, from grassroots to elite. The plan was formulated following a one-day brainstorming meeting held at the Buikwe-based FUFA technical …
Read More »Crested Cranes start preparations for 2024 Paris Olympic slot
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Women’s Football team, the Crested Cranes have kicked off preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers for the CAF edition. The girls who currently have no head coach after FUFA declared the position vacant in March are relying on Ayubu Khalifa who by …
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