Kampala City Council FC has officially changed the club’s name to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA FC).

The latest development has been confirmed by the club chairman Mr. Julius Raymond Kabugo with the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA).

“It is now official the club will be called Kampala Capital City Authority FC or KCCA FC, it was part of the new developments that were planned for the club,” Kabugo said.

The rebranding also saw FUFA confirming the development after offering the club a new registration certificate ahead of the 2015/16 season campaign with the name KCCA FC.

KCCA was established in 2010 under an Act of parliament as a corporate governing body and the club being under the umbrella of the body it had to change its name in line with their stake holders (KCCA).

KCCA under Director Ms Jennifer Musisi a few months back issued a budget worth Shs1.8billion meant to run the club in the 2015/2016 Azam Uganda Premier League

Vipers SC 0 (5)-0 (3) Sc Villa

Vipers SC clinched the FUFA Super Cup accolade after winning SC Villa 5-3 in penalty shoot outs following a goalless draw match played at Nakivubo stadium on Saturday.

SC Villa had a golden opportunity to finish it all at half time when Vipers SC Lwaliwa Halid fouled new Jogoo recruit Umar Kasumba in the forbidden area and was red carded by the day’s referee Bakisula Ali.

SC Villa’s side Robert Anchema fired the ball far wide.

Vipers’ penalties were converted by Deus Bukenya, U23 Captain, Miya Farouk, Mpande Joseph, Brian Nkuubi and Wiliam Wadri.

Then time came for Villa when Misi Katende, Katongole Henry and Kirya Ambrose successfully converted as first Villa penalty taker, Waibi Yeseri had fumbled.

FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye handed over the trophy to the winners

Squad Line Ups;

Vipers FC XI: Watenga Isma (GK), Wadada Nicholas (Capt), Bilikwalira Dan, Lwaliwa Halid, Bakaki Shafiki, Sentamu Siraje, Bukenya Deus, KizitoKezironi, SaddamJuma, Sekisambu Erisa, Miya Faruku

Subs: Alitho James(GK), Mukisa Yusuf, Seninde Duncan, Mpande Joseph, Semujju Jospeh, Nkuubi Brian, Wadri

Sc Villa Jogoo XI: Odongo Steven (GK), Misi Katende, Waibi Yeseri, Katongole Henry, Mugabi Jonathan (Capt), Lwanga Taddeo, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Achema Robert, Kasumba Umaru, Tokko Fahad, Martin Kizza

Subs: Samson Kirya (GK), Eturude Abel, Muwadda Kateregga, Otim Deus, Ochero Sulaiman, Kirya Ambrose, Adriko John

Uganda 41-64 Wales,

Uganda national Netball team, the She Cranes have completed their 10-day World Cup tourney on high, finishing 8^th after a hard fought game against Wales on Sunday.

Despite their 64-41 loss to Wales, the She Cranes managed to leave a landmark at the ten day tournament after finishing among the top ten teams and in all the only side out of the top ten that played the quarter finals.

She Cranes managed to open up in flying colours, demolishing fellow Africans of Zambia 74-38 before edging 7^th ranked Fiji in a 61-40 encounter.

Their world cup show piece has again proved She Cranes’ captain Peace Proscovia with the lanky Goal Shooter having finished sixth on the tournament best goal machines after netting 243 goals beaten by Malawi’s Mwayi Kumwenda who toppled the log with a 321 goal tally and followed by South Africa’s Lenize Potgieter with 298 goals.

Meanwhile hosts, Australia clinched to their eleventh title after edging a hard spirited Silver Ferns from New Zealand by only three goals (58-55).

England wrapped up the top three seats after beating Jamaican Sunshine girls 66-44.

Malawi Queens top scorer Mwayi Kumwenza was voted the most valuable player of the tournament

This was Uganda’s second participation in the Netball World  with their last and first edition that saw them at the showpiece after 36 years in 1979  held in Trinidad and Tobago where they finished 13^th in a tournament they never won single game.

Netball World Cup – final standings

KCCA FC’s long anticipated project to lay an artificial turf at their playing ground has officially commenced with a ground breaking ceremony.

The upgrade which is part of the FIFA challenger extended to its less privileged member associations begun at the Phillip Omondi stadium on Monday after the club had cleared a tax of Shs230m to Uganda Revenue Authority.

During the ceremony, KCCA Executive director, Mrs. Jennifer Musisi hinted at fixing floodlights into the 10000 capacity stadium, a project that will allow the Lugogo based side host matches at night.

“We have drawn a complementary budget that will put in place floodlights at the stadium so that we can host some games at night,” Musisi stated.

FUFA President, Moses Magogo who presided over the ceremony thanked the management of the club for being co-operative to the development project.

“We as FUFA applied for the project and FIFA granted us the opportunity, we thank KCCA FC for accepting the artificial turf project and for being co-operative,” Magogo remarked.

Shs2.5billion ($ 57,555) has been unleashed as the total cost for the artificial turf with a surplus fund to cater for additional costs.

The project is being handled by Dutch company, Edel Contractors and is expected to take close to    3- 4 months.

KCCA FC will then relocate to Nakivuubo stadium for home matches while the training sessions will be conducted at the Legends rugby grounds.

A team of eleven Ugandan athletes has been flagged off to the IAAF World athletics championships that will be held in Beijing, China.

National council of sports general secretary Jasper Aligawesa flagged off the team that is captained by Moscow IAAF marathon and Olympic Marathon gold medalist Stephen Kiprotich.

During the flag-off, Aligawesa asked the athletes to make sure that they raise the Ugandan flag high at the championship.  .

“We are so proud that youre representatives of Uganda in China, try your efforts to see that you are not mere representatives but athletes who are going to fight for our pride and in this we expect a lot in you and we wish you the best,” said Aligawesa.

Being the only lady on the team Juliet Chekwel was named the assistant captain of the team and has promised to perform to the expectation during the championships which start on 22nd August.

The marathon (IAAF) defending champion Stephen Kiprotich is expected to have an impressive performance since he has been training well.

“I know it is going to be the toughest World Championship because you expect many big names in such events but I think I have prepared to my best and I promise to put up a good show,” Kiprotich said.

Kiprotich will compete in the marathon alongside a duo of other Ugandans Abraham Kiplimo and Jackson Kiprop, who were part of Team Uganda at the previous World Championships.

The IAAF World Championship starts this Saturday 22^nd August 2015.

Uganda team: Stephen Kiprotich, Abraham Kiplimo, Solomon Mutai and Jackson Kiprop (marathon), Joshua Cheptegei, Timothy Toroitich and Moses Kibet (10000m), Philip Kipyeko (5000m), Benjamin Kiplagat (3000mSC), Ronald Musagala (1500m) and Juliet Chekwel, the only female competing in the 10000m.

Two Kenyan runners have been suspended after testing positive for doping at the World Championships in Beijing, the International Association of Athletics Federations has announced.

Joyce Zakary, 29, and Koki Manunga, 21, have accepted provisional bans after “targeted tests” by the governing body.

The pair, who competed in the 400m and 400m hurdles, were tested at their team hotel on 20 and 21 August.

Zakary set a national record of 50.71 seconds in the 400m heats on Monday.

However, Zakary did not start in her scheduled semi-final on Tuesday.

Manunga finished sixth in her heat of the 400m hurdles after recording a time of 58.96.

“Athletics Kenya (AK) has already met with the IAAF and the athletes involved, and has begun investigating the situation which led to these results,” said the national governing body. “Follow-up action will be taken in Kenya.”

Earlier this month, the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) announced it would begin an “urgent” investigation into allegations of widespread doping in athletics.

The Sunday Times published data from 5,000 athletes, which it says reveals an “extraordinary extent of cheating”.

BBC athletics commentator Steve Cram said the suspensions of Manunga and Zakary are a “double-edged sword” for the sport.

“It is disappointing that people are still trying to cheat but it is great that we’re catching them,” said the 54-year-old former world, Commonwealth and European 1500m champion.

“It is not good for the Kenyan team because leading into these championships there were a lot of allegations in the situation around blood doping – and a lot of fingers pointed at Kenya.”

The IAAF said that, according to rules, it is only able to make a public disclosure once the provisional suspension is in place, adding: “The IAAF will not discuss the details of the cases as they progress through the results management process.”

Source: BBC

Uganda Cranes squad to start preparations for the second group stage match against Comoros has been summoned.

With just a week left for the Cranes to travel to the Island based country, head Coach Mlutin Micho Sredojevic has announced some new callings in a weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo.

Newly signed Orlando Pirates midfielder, Yassar Mugerwa has been named on the squad that will feature in the match slated for 5th September 2015.

Meanwhile Cranes’ midfielder Tonny Mawejje who is currently playing for Iceland’s Throttur Reykjavik has been recalled after a 7 months spell without serving the national team.

KCCA FC’s Joseph Ochaya is another player who has made a return to the senior team after spending quiet a good time without featuring at the Cranes side.

The team enters residential training on Monday at the FUFA technical center in Njeru.

The Full Team:

Goal Keepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa), Ismail Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Denis Okot (KCCA, Uganda), Shafik Bakaki (Vipers, Uganda), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George)

Midfielders: Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Kizironi Kizito (Vipers, Uganda), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda)

Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa ), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia), Robert Sentongo (URA, Uganda)

Uganda Breweries Limited under the Guinness brand has on Wednesday launched its National Consumer Promotion that will see Guinness consumers win several exciting prizes.

The launch also unveil Guinness’ latest campaign dubbed ‘GET BOOKED’, where six lucky Ugandans will travel to the United Kingdom to watch their favorite teams and players live in action.

Speaking during a media briefing at the Legends Sports Bar in Kampala, Mr. Mark Mugisha, the Head of Beer at Uganda Breweries Limited said that Guinness and football is again coming together this football season to reward customers through a unique engagement experience.

“We are taking it a notch higher this year. ‘Get Booked’ is a fun replica of the ‘Red Card, Yellow Card’ football concept that will be brought to life in-bar by Guinness. Consumers found drinking Guinness from the magnificent ‘tower-serve’ by our mystery referees will ‘Get Booked’ to win instant prizes in bar,” Mugisha explained.

He also stated that the on-pack promotion will reward every consumer who buys a Guinness with either instant UGX 5000 airtime or enter them into a draw to win an all-expense-paid trip to watch a live match in the United Kingdom.

“Up to UGX 800,000,000 worth of airtime will be won under the crown. There will be at least 8000 airtime winners every week for 18 weeks. Six lucky consumers will also get a chance to travel to the UK to watch a live match,” Mugisha further explained.

The GET BOOKED promotion will also bring live football action closer to Ugandans through a partnership between Guinness and NBS Television – the only local English Premier League free to air broadcast station in the country. The monthly draws to pick winners of the trip to the UK will also be broadcast live on NBS television.

The launch of the campaign was attended by several football enthusiasts thatincludedlegendary Cranes Captain of the 1978 team, Jimmy Kirunda as well as former Hearts F.C and Cranes playmaker David Obua.

Obua who endorsed the promotion lauded Guinness for enabling football fans to enjoy football while giving them the chance to win prizes.

“There is something exciting about watching your favorite football team in action with the knowledge that you have a realistic chance of also winning exciting prizes. An all-expense paid trip to the UK does not come every day. Thank you Guinness for making this happen,” Obua said.

SC Villa 1-1 URA, The Saints FC 0-1 KCCA FC

Sixteen time Uganda Premier League record holders, SC Villa earned their first point of the season following a 1 all draw score with Taxmen, URA FC at Nakivubo stadium on Friday.

New signing, Robert Achema sent the Jogoos into the lead before Yayo Lutimba ground thunderbolt canceled the Villa’s lead in a fully crowded attended match.

The Nakivubo based outfits started on high with numerical attempts forcing the taxmen seat back and resort to a counter attack football.

Villa’s dominance sparked off an influx of set pieces specifically outside URA FC’s 18 yards box but were all blown.

The first 20 minutes of the game saw goalkeeper Brian Bete a former at SC Villa player much busier than any other player.

SC Villa’s lead did not last for long as Yayo Lutimba’s thunderbolt left goalie, Steven Odong helpless with six minutes after the Jogoo’s lead.

Not until the break, there were decimal chances created though at this time, the taxmen had looked a better side to double the score.

The second half resumed with URA FC boss, Moses Basena making an immediate change, replacing midfielder Saidi Kyeyune with Patrick Ochan.

For Antonnio Flores, he decided to introduce striker Umar Kasumba in for John Adriko in search for a second goal

The dying minutes saw winger Godfrey Lwesibawa replaced with Ambrose Kirya and Tadeo Lwanga paving way for Isaac Muleme at the Villa side while young starlet Shafik Kagimu came on pitch for Peter Lwasa at the URA camp.

Interestingly from the 70^th minutes on ward every camp launched numerical attempts at either side but the hosts had an edge to break the jinx.

Umar Kasumba appeared in the spotlight after missing a clear chance to head the Jogoos to their first ever win of the season but surprising the ball went over the bar.

In the 74^th minute, Ambrose Kirya had a point to prove but his long range shot went over the bar.

For URA, Frank Kalanda Machette had a golden opportunity to call it a day but his fired in shot was forced to deflect off the goal line by Villa captain and a former taxmen employee, Jonathan Mugabi Dante.

Villa could have gone with the three points had Robert Anchema’s 88^th minute shot within URA’s box found its way into the net but thanks to goalie Brian Bwete who punched it off to force a corner kick.

The result therefore pushed URA to four points while SC Villa last season’s runners up are tied on a single point out of their two matches played.

Elsewhere, the other day’s match saw KCCA FC edging new comers, The Saints 1-0 courtesy of Sulaiman Akimenyi a Nigerian born striker and their win sent them on top of the logo with seven points.

David De Gea’s £29m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid has collapsed because the necessary paperwork was not submitted in time.

No official announcement has yet been made by either club.

As part of the deal to sell De Gea to Real, United were planning to bring Keylor Navas in the opposite direction.

There is no precedent for Spanish clubs being given additional time to conclude transfers as there is in England.

Blame for the failure to complete the deal is already being apportioned

eports in Spain indicated the documents did not reach the Spanish league office until 28 minutes after the deadline.

Manchester United have told Sky Sports News HQ that they signed and sent all relevant documentation on time and that they have the evidence to prove it.

Real Madrid and United may consider an appeal over the likely cause of the delay, which may include a computer glitch, but there have never been any successful appeals regarding late transfers in the league’s history.

In February this year, Levante lost an attempt to overturn a ruling that cancelled their loan bid for Fulham’s Bryan Ruiz because they had missed the deadline for submission.

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague told Sky Sports News HQ: “La Liga has confirmed that the documents have not reached them on time and, as it stands, the transfer is not going to take place.

Keylor Navas was set to move to Manchester United as part of the deal

“Everything was done and everyone was waiting. David de Gea was at his girlfriend’s house in Madrid, [Real Madrid president] Florentino Perez was at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“Navas was there too and was waiting to pass a medical, and everything was signed and sent to Manchester.

“But the information is that the documentation didn’t come back from Manchester United on time.

“Reports say the Navas paperwork came in at one minute past midnight in Spain and therefore did not reach La Liga on time, so the transfer is not going to happen.

“There is no precedent for this. Three years ago Fabio Coentrao could not go to Manchester United for the exact same reason, and Real asked the league if they could have five more minutes, and the league said ‘no’.

“Nobody expects an extension, so everyone is reporting that the deal has not gone through.”

Source:http://www.skysports.com/

Reigning League Champions Vipers SC maintained their perfect start after a 1-0 win over new comers Jinja Municipal Council on Saturday, match played at Buikwe stadium.

John Ssemazzi’s lonely goal was enough to help Edward Golola’s side to bag three points.

Vipers then remain with a 100% record from two matches and are a point behind KCCA FC with a game in hand.

In the other day’s fixtures, Red Eagles, Express FC needed Eric Ssebuguzi’s brace and Ceaser Okhuti’s goal to stop Prison side, Maroons FC.

Maxwell Okello had headed Maroons FC to the lead before Ceaser Okhuti and Eric Ssebuguzi responded.

Hood Muliki netted the other goal late into the game for the Prisons side but it did little at helping Asaf Mwebaze’s side to earn at least a point from Wankulukuku stadium.

At Kakindu stadium in Jinja, hosts BUL FC suffered yet another loss 1-0 to a visiting, Sports Club Victoria University.

Joseph Othieno scored the only goal in the match to pile more misery to BUL FC Coach Alex Isabirye who had lost the opening match against Taxmen, URA.

The biggest win on match day 3 was at Kavumba R Grounds where Soana FC secured a 4-0 victory past Lweza FC.

Former BUL FC captain, Patrick Crespo Asiku, Edgar Luzige and Francis Olaki’s double delight handed Coach Charles Ayekoh’s boys a massive win.

At Bombo stadium, the army battle between hosts Simba SC and Police FC was won by Kayihura boys.

Joseph Sentume’s second half strike was enough for Police to shoot down Simba and to help the former attain their first league win.

Elsewhere at Bugembe stadium, Sadolin FC managed to paint visitors Bright Stars in a 1-0 win courtesy of Edgar Luzige.

The league goes into a two week break as the national team, The Cranes will be in action in preparation for the AFCON 2017 away from home to Comoros on Saturday, 5th September 2015.

FULL RESULTS

BUL FC 0-1 SC Victoria

Express 3-2 Maroons

Simba 0-1 Police FC

Soana FC 4-0 Lweza FC

Sadolin 1-0 Bright Stars

Vipers 1-0 JMC FC

AFCON 2017 Group D Qualifier: Saturday, 5th September 2015: Comoros Vs Uganda, Mitsamiouli Stadium – 15:00

The Cranes preparations for AFCON Gabon 2017 qualifier geared up after the arrival of Geoffrey Massa.

He is the latest to join the national team training base at the FUFA technical center in Njeru.

The South African based, Bloemfontein Celtics forward entered the Cranes camp yesterday at 11: 50am

Massa joins other two South African based Ugandan professional players in the names of Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates) and goal keeper, Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs) who had arrived earlier.

Meanwhile, Portuguese based player, William Luwagga Kizito who features in the top flight league Primeira Liga side, Rio Ave FC is on the list of the other professionals already in the camp.

The other professionals on the team are of Khalid Aucho and Godfrey Walusimbi.

Tonny Mawejje (playing for Thróttur Reykjavík F.C) together with El Merriekh goalie Salim Jamal are all expected to attend today’s training session.

The Full Uganda Cranes Team Summoned:

Goal Keepers:

Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa), Ismail Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)

Defenders:

Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Denis Okot (KCCA, Uganda), Shafik Bakaki (Vipers, Uganda), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George)

Midfielders:

Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Kizironi Kizito (Vipers, Uganda), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda).

Strikers:

Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa ), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia), Robert Sentongo (URA, Uganda), John Ssemazzi (Vipers, Uganda).

Match Referees All from Seychelles: Barra Allister (center referee), Adelaide Eldrick (1st assistant), Steve Marie (2nd assistant), Nelson Fred Emile (Reserve Referee).

President Museveni has donated US$210,000 to Uganda Cranes, the national team ahead of 2017AFCON game with Comoros

President’s Press Secretary Lindah Nabusanyi revealed the news of president’s offer yesterday evening in a social media post.

“President Museveni has announced a government donation of US$210,000 to the Uganda Cranes team for AFCON 2017 away qualifier in Comoros on the 5th September 2015,” she posted on Facebook.

The money will be used to meet finance incurred during daily the training expenses, travel costs from Kampala to Comoros and the match allowances for players and team officials.

Kawowo Sports, a local sports website quoted the FUFA president Moses Hassim Magogo informing players who are camping at the Uganda Cranes residential camp at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru about the president’s offer.

“The president has offered the money we had asked Government. He also wished you the best in the match against Comoros. Please train and play the match with one heart, the president loves this team,” he said.

Uganda Cranes which is in Group D will also play against 2013 finalists Burkina Faso and Botswana in a bid to qualify for AFCON 2017 which will take place in Gabon.

Tony Mawejje’s lonely strike handed the Cranes a crucial 1-0 victory over Comoros in the AFCON 2017 qualifiers at the Mitsasouli stadium on Saturday.

The Iceland based, Thróttur Reykjavík F.C player sent the Cranes into the lead in the 22^nd minute with a brilliant pass from Brian Umony.

Mawejje, who has had an eight month time without serving the national team bounced back in style with a goal to earn the Cranes their second win in two games.

Meanwhile credit is worthy to Cranes Goal keeper, Dennis Onyango  who at the same time saved Uganda from sharing the points with Comoros after  the hosts were awarded a penalty in the 72^nd minute with right back, Dennis Iguma having handled the ball in the forbidden area.

The South African based shot stopper saved his side to remain in the game after punching Nadjib Abdou’s spot to force a corner.

Cranes head Coach Micho Sredojevic responded by replacing forward Brian Umony with aggressive Ivan Ntege into the midfield while Farouk Miya paved way for KCCA FC’s Joseph Ochaya in bid to keep their lead.

In the later minutes, Rio Ave’s William Luwagga Kizito was called off for Yunus Sentamu during the 85th minute to complete the three changes

For Comoros, made only two changes, Mchangama Mohamed replaced Kassima Ahamada before Kombo Ahamadi came in for Faidine Yacin Saandi .

Uganda now leads group D with six points from two games to keep 100% record

Uganda’s next group D fixture will come underway in March 2016 with a trip to Burkina Faso.

Uganda Cranes Team Line up – XI:

Denis Onyango (Goal Keeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko,  Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Massa (Captain).

Subs: Robert Odongkara (Goal Keeper), Yassar Mugerwa, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya, Muzamir Mutyaba and, Richard Kasagga and Yunus Sentamu.

Comoros Starting XI: Salim Ben Boina (GK), Chaker Alhadhur, Salim Mramboini, Rachid Ibrahim, Ali M’madi, Mchangama Youssouf, Kassima Ahamada, Kombo Ahamadi, Youssouf Mohamed ou Maelé, Chamed Nasser et Nadjim Abdou (C)

Subs: Djamaldine, Nakim Youssoufa, Ahmed Mogni, Mchangama mohamed, Velonjara Salim, Faouz Faidine Yacin Saandi

President Yoweri Museveni has cheered on the Uganda Cranes during the ongoing African Cup of Nations Qualifiers Gabon 2017 urging them to focus on effective preparations for the next game.

“Am delighted to learn of the Uganda Cranes 1-0 away victory to Comoros. This victory does not only earn us the 6 points to go top of Group D but it also increases our chances to qualify for the continental championships,” he said.

President Museveni made a major boost for the national team when he announced a funding of US$210,000 for the games during which Uganda went on to beat Comoros 1-0.

“I urge you to focus on the effective preparations for the next game. I congratulate the gallant players and technical bench upon fetching us this win. The NRM government will continue to support you as long as the available resources are put to the right causes and well accounted for,” he said.

For Uganda to qualify, it needs to win all the home matches and register at least one more away win.

The President who is on a nation-wide tour to promote Operation wealth creation at the household level leant of the victory on his way from Wakiso district where he commissioned Kampala Children’s Home.

“It is possible if the boys are well focused and coordinated. Exploit speed, skill and stamina. Your victory in Comoros is a victory for the entire country. I congratulate you all,” he said.

Nile Special Best Sports Personality of August 2015:

• Winner: Solomon Munyo Mutai (500 Votes)
• Runners Up: She Cranes Netball Team (445 Votes)
• Commended: Uganda National Baseball Team, Golfer Ronald Otile, Kobs Rugby Club, Desh Kananura Rally Team and Busoga College Mwiri Cricket Team

Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) has voted 2015 world athletics championship marathon bronze medalist, Solomon Munyo Mutai as the Nile Special best sports personality for the month of August 2015.

While at Imperial Royale Hotel on Monday, the body declared Montai as the month’s best athlete beating the Uganda netball she cranes team that finished 8^th at the Sydney Netball world cup in Austria by a difference of 55 votes.

Mutai clocked 2:10:42 hours to finish third in the world championship marathon held in Beijing, China to bag Uganda’s only medal in the competition.

Uganda’s base ball team became the first African side to win a match at the little league world series when they whipped the Dominican Republic 4-1 while  golfer Ronald Otile scooped the nod following his impressive performance that saw him win the Uganda open (professional’s category) shortly after he had claimed the 73rd Uganda amateur open.

The Kobs rugby club won the national 7’s meet, Desh Kananura finished second at the pearl of African rally and Busoga College Mwiri took the pepsi national schools week title.

Mutai will be crowned on the 17^th September 2015 at Imperial Royale Hotel during the monthly dinner.

Body Builder and Uganda’s reigning Mr. Kampala, Ivan Byekwaso made history to become Ugandan’s ever personality to clinch to the INBA world’s Mr. Natural Universe fitness title.

The 37 year old, had to beat other 36 contestants in the 178cm men natural body building and fitness event before winning the 67^th edition of the global event held at the Zach Topfer theatre in South Lamar, Austin Texas State, United States of America.

Byekwaso won a bronze at the INBA Natural Body Building Olympiad in San Diego in November last year, a silver medalist at the World Championships in Slovakia in June 2014 to prove his ambiguity in the category.

His victory therefore writes him in history as Uganda’s first ever athlete to scoop the same championship that  famous USA actor,  and now politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has ever won in three consecutive years (From 1968-70).

The championship didn’t only see him bagging the prestigious accolade but too, cash prize of $4000 for his achievement in Texas.

Byekwaso’s forthcoming competitive event will see him showcase at the Natural Olympia multi-sport expo in November 2015.

Just after his accorded victory that saw him win the Mr Natural Universe on September 7 from Austin, Texas in the US, Body Builder Ivan Byekwaso’s hopes of clinching to more success increase day after day.

The 5 time Mr. Uganda has been boosted with a sponsorship package from Pemba Sports Africa a deal that will see him train in the United States ahead of the World Cup and the World Olympia Body Building Championships, both to be in USA come November 2015.
The development comes after the 34 old Byekwaso returned to Uganda last Saturday.
The statement from his US trip sponsors, Pemba sports Africa, reveals how they are going to support Byekwaso to go and start training in the US in preparations for his forthcoming events.
“We are so glad that Byekwaso has raised the Ugandan flag high and we as Pemba Sports Africa, are eager to announce that we are going to extend our support to the friend starting with his trip to train in the USA,” Jackson Pemba Head Of Pemba Sports Africa remarked.
It was also noted that the deal will see Ivan Byekwaso trained by legendary Body Building coach, Lorenzo Gaspar from California USA who was voted as INBA sport Coach of the Decade.
Last year, Byekwaso won silver at the INBA World Championships in Nitra, Slovakia adding a bronze at the World Olympia in San Diego, USA before clinching to gold in the Mr Natural Universe accolade in the short men (175cm) category where he beat 36 contestants who had qualified to compete in the annual championship.

Bika Football final: Mbogo Clan 3-1 Nkima Clan
Bika Netball Final: Mmamba Clan 20 – 19 Ngeye Clan

2015 Bika bya Baganda football tournament witnessed its climax with Mbogo Clan edging Nkima Clan 3-1 in the finals to win the title match played at Masaka recreational stadium on Saturday.
The Kababa of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II graced the final.
CS Safien striker, Yunus Sentamu, SC Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu and own goal from Denis Ssekitoleko striked Mbogo’s goals before striker while URA FC‘s Robert Sentongo scored the consolation for the Nkima clan.
Nkima and Mbogo clans secured their slots to the finals having edged Nsenene and Mpologoma clans on an aggregate score 6-2 and 6-1 respectively.
This was Mbogo Clan’s second time trophy; a Cup they last won 65 years ago.
Meanwhile in the bika netball final, Mmamba Gabunga silenced Ngeye Clan in a closely tight game 20-19.
At the same pick, East African schools’ football champions, Masaka S.S clinched to the Kabaka Cup secondary schools’ title after beating Royale Giants SS 4-2 in spot kicks following a barren draw at normal time.
PAST BIKA WINNERS SINCE 2000:
2000:Mpologoma
2001:Ngo
2002:Mpologoma
2003:Mmamba Gabunga
2004: Lugave
2005: Ffumbe
2006: Mpindi
2007: Ngabi Nsamba
2008:Kkobe
2009: Ffumbe
2010: Nte
2011: Mmamba Gabunga
2012: Ngeye
2013: Ngabi Nsamba
2014: Mmamba Gabunga
2015: Mbogo

Heineken Uganda will this Friday launch the Rugby World Cup Campaign to Uganda fans at Legends Sports Bar.

The Rugby World Cup 2015 Edition is partly sponsored by Heineken.

Ugandan Rugby lovers will be treated to a launch event and will be engaged to predict and win goodies from the premium brewer.

Over 100 invited fans and media will be treated to free eats, drinks and goodies on this evening from 7pm till late.

Other revellers will also be allowed into Legends Sports Bar but will self-cater for their drinks and eats.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup is scheduled to be the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship.

The tournament will be hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Twickenham Stadium in London will host the final.

England was chosen to host the competition in July 2009, beating rival bids from Italy, Japan and South Africa.

The competition’s organisers, Rugby World Cup Limited, had recommended England to the International Rugby Board (IRB; now known as World Rugby).

Of the 20 teams competing at the 2015 World Cup, 12 of them qualified by finishing in the top three places in their pools in the 2011 World Cup.

The other eight teams qualified through regional competition