Uganda Hippos Training Camp Ahead of CAF Zonal Qualifiers.

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November 22, 2020

Uganda Hippos Training Camp Ahead of CAF Zonal Qualifiers.

The Uganda Hippos in preparation for their opening match tomorrow.

The Uganda U20 team is rehearsing at TGT grounds in Arusha as they prepare to face South Sudan in their first game tomorrow. The tournament commences today with hosts Tanzania battling Djibouti at Black Rhino Academy local time 4:00 pm.

The boys are under the guidance of head coach Morley Byekwaso who named his 20-man squad that set off for Arusha from Entebbe yesterday morning on a Uganda Airlines charted flight.

Uganda is pitted in Group B together with Burundi and neighbor South Sudan. Uganda will play South Sudan at Sheikh Amri Abeid tomorrow at 4:00 pm and later on Wednesday against Burundi at the same venue at 1:00 pm.

The CECAFA Under 20 Tournament runs from November 22nd to December 2nd, 2020.

The CAF zonal qualifiers serve as the qualification to the African Cup of National U20. 12 teams including hosts Mauritania will take part in the final tournament.

Silverbacks Coach George Galanopolous – ‘No opponent should be taken for granted’

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Kenneth Lwanga

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November 22, 2020

The Uganda National Basketball Team Coach George Galanopolous has made emphasis about his opponents in Group E.

The Silverbacks are in training camp in Egypt as they prepare for contention against opponents Egypt, Morocco, and Cape Verde in the AfroBasket 2021 Qualifiers.

Coach George Galanopolous has expressed confidence in his team saying, “Camp is going well. We almost have our full team, we are almost at full strength. The guys have been playing hard that have been here over the last five days and we are looking forward to it.”

“The squad is a little bit deeper, we have a couple of returning players both locally and foreign-based. A couple of new faces that are foreign-based as well. So, this is the first we have had this specific group. We feel that the bench is a little bit deeper,” he added.

He also mentioned, “I think every single game is going to be tough, starting with Egypt that is not an easy game especially with the roster that they brought in, one of the better teams in Africa on paper. Morocco has always been rock solid and Cape Verde very obviously is on the rise as well. So, no opponent, and every game is important. So we are going to approach each game as such and hopefully, we can come up on the right side.”

The tournament begins next week with Uganda playing Egypt, Morocco and Cape Verde on November 27th, 28th and 29th respectively.

Kenya Morans – Financial Reinforcements Ahead of Afrobasket Qualifiers.

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 22, 2020

Kenya Morans Financial - Reinforcements Ahead of Afrobasket Qualifiers.

The Kenya Morans have received great support in finances as they prepare for the games in Kigali Rwanda.

The Kenya government together with Leasing Assets Company, Rentco, and the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) have extended support to the Morans through financial reinforcements.

The government has provided 5 million Kenya Shillings while Rentco unveiled a 3-year sponsor deal worth 3 million Kenya Shillings and playing kit amounting to 5 million. NOC-K also donated playing and training kits worth 500,000.

Kenya is pitted in Group B along with Senegal, Angola, and Mozambique. Games will be played at Kigali Arena starting November 25th through to 29th.

Squad

Victor Bosire, James Mwangi, Eric Mutoro (Captain), Ariel Okal, Bush Wamukota, Fidel Okoth, Desmond Owili, Preston Bungei, Victor Odendo, Ronnie Ngundo, Valentine Nyakinda, Tylor Okari

Uganda Volleyball Federation Elective Congress Expected Early Next Year

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Kenneth Lwanga

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November 22, 2020

Uganda Volleyball Federation Elective Congress Expected Early Next Year

The Uganda Volleyball Federation UVF released a circular inviting all eligible candidates for the Elective Congress set for January 31st, 2021.

In a circular addressed to all UVF affiliates, the volleyball governing body called for interested persons to pick nomination forms for the 8 seats available in the UVF Elective Positions.

Post For the 2021 Elective Congress.

President
1st Vise President
2nd Vise President
General Secretary
Assistant General Secretary
Treasurer
Club Representatives (3)
District Associations Representative (3)

The circular stated that any individual interested in any of the posts is required to submit the form(s) 14 days before the date of the General Assembly.

It should be noted that unlike football that is scheduled to KickOff early next month, competitive volleyball organized by the governing body may not happen this year as the guidelines set by the government for competitions activities to resume, mainly the cost of testing players cannot be met by clubs later on the federation.

Uganda was set to host a continental tournament in December but the governing body CAVB later announced that all activities scheduled for 2020 will be postponed to 2021 on dates to be announced.

At the moment the only activity by Uganda Volleyball Federation expected to happen is the UVF Elective Congress in January.

Gorilla FC Champions of the 2019/2020 Rwanda Division 2 League

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 21, 2020

Gorilla FC are crowned second division league 2019/2020 champions

Gorilla FC not only secured a spot in top flight soccer but have also gone ahead to strongly affirm their position at the top and have been crowned champions of the Rwanda Second Division League.

In Saturday’s game at the Amahoro National Stadium, Gorilla FC defeated Rutsiro FC 2-1 in the final. Both Gorilla goals came in the first half of the match through Protais Sindambiwe. This match was preceded by a 3rd place match, won by Etoile de l’est who defeated vision FC 3-0.

Gorilla FC Captain Pekeyake Tuyisenge lifting the trophy | Photo: FERWAFA

Gorilla FC was established in May 2019 following the purchase of SEC Academy. Gorilla and Rutsiro will play in Rwanda Premier League next season expected to start on December 4, 2020

UPL 2020/2021 Status Update

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 21, 2020

The UPL 2020/2021 Scheduled to start December 3, 2020.

The Unganda Premier League Secretariat yesterday released draft fixtures for the forthcoming UPL 2020/2021 campaign.

In this draft, it’s noted that only 14 of the 16 contending teams appear with KITARA and BUSIGA UNITED not appearing on the list.

Communication from the League organizers is that clubs need to meet the minimum requirements in order to receive a license to play in the UPL.

Three categories were derived in which different teams were positioned.

Category 1

Clubs able to submit the minimum requirements and also have there stadia at FUFA level 2 and 3. For this category, clubs with receive a full license.

Vipers SC – St Mary’s Stadium Kitende

Wakiso Giants – Kabaka kyabaggu Grounds

KCCA FC – MTN Omondi Stadium

Police FC – MTN Omondi Stadium

MYDA FC – King George Stadium

Onduparaka FC – Green Light Stadium

Express FC – Wankulukuku Stadium

Category 2

Clubs able to submit the minimum requirements but their stadia don’t meet the minimum FUFA standards. These clubs will have to submit a stadium inspected by FUFA that meets the minimum standards of level 3

BUL FC – Stadium TBA

Kyetume FC – Stadium TBA

Mbarara City FC – Stadium TBA

Soltilo Bright Stars FC – Stadium TBA

URAFC, UPDF FC – Stadium TBA

Sc Villa – Stadium TBA

Category 3

Clubs not able to submit either the minimum requirements or a venue that meets the minimum FUFA level 3 standard are advised to do so by Monday, November 23rd, 2020.

Busoga United FC – Stadium TBA

Kitara FC – Stadium TBA

Owing to imapact COVID-19 on sports, it is coming to close to a full year with no league soccer in the country.

In September, the government lifted a ban on sports and thereafter the league was scheduled to Kickoff on 17th October. This was later postponed to 20th November and now 3rd December.

Is 12 days good enough time for the remaining clubs to submit the minimum requirements to get a full license so that we could see the light again. Or is there going to be another postponement.

Mbarara City’s Onyai Raymond Made Hippo’s Squad Headed For Arusha.

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Kenneth Lwanga

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November 20, 2020

Mbarara City's Onyai Raymond Made Hippo's Squad Headed For Arusha. — Onyai Raymond

Mbarara City youngster Onyai Raymond among the squad travelling to Arusha ahead of the U20 Total CAF AFCON Zonal Qualifiers tournament.

One of the players who has scored a HATTRICK for Mbarara City in a major competition, Onyai Raymond, was called by head coach Morley Byekwaso to join the 20-man Hippos Squad that travelled Arusha Tanzania today morning. The 18-year-old from Mbale joined the Mbarara City from Kataka

Head coach Morley Byekwaso named his 20-man Uganda Hippos squad that includes Ssenyondwa Denis Kaala, Bbosa Richard, Kayondo Abdu Aziizi, Musa Ramathan, Kizito Mugweri Gavin, Semakula Kenneth, Mugulusi Isma, Sserwadda Steven, Bogere Ivan, Bukenya Joseph Kizza, Asaba Ivan, Kafumbe Joseph, Onyai Raymond, Mulindi Ashiraf, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Basangwa Richard, Wabyoona Faisal, Yiga Najib, Komakech Jack, Ssali Alpha Thierry.

Team Officials include

Leader of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim

Head coach: Byekwaso Morley

Fitness coach: Felix Ayobo

Goalkeeping coach: Kiggundu Billy

Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan

Team Doctor: Katumba Yahaya

Kits Manager: Bumpenje Frank

Media Officer :Mpagi Farid

Tournament Groups

Group A: Tanzania, Somalia and Djibouti.

Group B: Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda.

Group C: Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan.

Tournament Fixtures

Friendlies: Mukura fall to Gasogi, APR beat Bugesera, Musanze and Marines had a 7-goal thriller game

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 19, 2020

Friendlies: Mukura fall to Gasogi, APR beat Bugesera, Musanze and Marines had a 7-goal thriller game — Gasogi hosted Mukura at Bugesera Stadium | Photo: Gasogi

In preparation for the Rwanda Premier League, which is set to begin on December 4, 2020, teams continue to prepare by playing friendlies.

Today in Bugesera, Gasogi United hosted Mukura and beat them 1-0. Bertrand Iradukunda scored the 50th-minute lone goal of the match, Iradukunda signed for Gasogi from Mukura last season where he scored for the latter 12 goals. This was Mukura’s first game since sports resumption in Rwanda, while Gasogi was playing their fifth match.

In previous matches, Gasogi defeated Etincelles 1-0, lost to the Marines 2-1, lost to Gorilla FC 3-1 and drew 1-1 with Vision FC.

In other matches, at Kigali Stadium, APR FC warned Bugesera FC by beating them three goals to nil with a brace from new striker Yannick Bizimana before Danny Usengimana converted a Penalty.

In the north of the country, Musanze FC hosted Marines FC in seven-goal thriller game. Musanze won the game 4-3. These teams played another match last Sunday at Umuganda Stadium, and Marines were beaten 3-2.

All these games are being played behind closed doors to prevent the spread of the Corona Virus.

St Mary’s Stadium Kitende receives the highest rank after FUFA stadium classification

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Kenneth Lwanga

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November 19, 2020

Vipers SC home grounds St Mary’s Stadium Kitende ranked level 2 after FUFA stadium classification list is released.

Football governing body of Uganda FUFA has released a list showing how different stadia countrywide rank and St Mary’s Stadium Kitende is the only with level 2.

The stadium is located in Kitende off Entebbe road and is home to 2019/2020 league title holders Vipers SC. It artificial turf establishment that was built by club patron and former FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa.

The football body in September this year held a congress where it forged a Stadium Inspection Committee. The quality of the stadium or the playing field is a huge factor that determines greatly the performance in a match with issues ranging from player safety and security at the venue. The committee was established as an Adhoc committee by the FUFA Emergency Committee.

As the 2020/2021 League campaign kick-off dates draw closer, it’s of great essence that the competition venues meet the standards to contain the rules and regulation set for the continued resumption of competitive sports in the country.

Upcoming league fixtures are expected to be released anytime next week.

Countrywide Stadium Ranking.

Level 2

St Mary’s Stadium Kitende (Wakiso, Buganda)

Level 3

StarTimes Stadium (Nakawa, Kampala)
FUFA Technical Centre Njeru (Buikwe, Buganda
Wankulukuku Stadium (Central Kampala)
Kabaka kyabaggu Grounds (Wakiso, Buganda)
King George Stadium (Tororo, Eastern)
Green Light Stadium (Arua, West Nile)

Level 4

Kavumba Recreation Ground (Wakiso, Buganda)
Bugembe Stadium (Bugembe, Eastern)
Kakyeka Stadium (Mbarara, Western)
Luzira Prisons Ground (Nakawa, Kampala)
CRO Sports Facility (Mbale, Eastern)
Bombo military Barracks Ground (Bombo, Buganda)
Akii Bua Memorial Stadium (Lira, Northern)
Pece War Memorial Stadium (Gulu, Northern)
Sugar Corporation of Uganda LTD (Lugazi, Buganda)
Masaka Recreation Stadium (Masaka, Buganda)
Mbale Municipal Stadium (Mbale, Eastern)
Kabale Municipal Stadium (Kabale Western)
Kakindu Stadium (Jinja, Eastern)
Arena of Visions (Luweero, Buganda)
Barifa Ground (Paidha, West Nile)
Emokori Ground (Bukedea, North East)

Level 5

Barokoro Grounds (Paidha, West Nile)
Kitgum Bomah Ground (Kitgum, Northern)
Kiboga saza ground (Kiboga, Buganda)
Katushabe Stadium (Masindi, Kitara)
Naro Kitgum Satellite Station (under
Construction –
Kitgum Northern)

Ungraded

Nakisunga Saza Ground (Mukono, Buganda Ungraded)
Apac Boma Ground (Apac, Northern
Aduku SS Play Ground (Kwania, Northern)

2021 AfroBasket Qualifiers – Senegal Name Squad For November Window

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Evode Munyeshuri

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November 19, 2020

2021 AfroBasket Qualifiers - Senegal Name Squad For November Window

Senegal National Basketball team final squad to travel to Kigali has been named.

In this squad, the USA based great players who were shortlisted in Pre-selection namely Gorgui Dieng, Tacko Fall and Georges Niang are not in the list of 14 players named by Boniface Ndong.

The final list of the 12 players who will take part in this competition will be published at a later date, due to FIBA‘s health protocol linked to the COVID test.

14-man Squad Selected:

Clevin Hannah, Alkaly Ndour, Assane Sy, Louis Adams, Makhtar Gueye, Mbaye Ndiaye, Mouhammad Faye, Amar Sylla, Pape Moustapha Diop, Maurice Ndour, Ibrahima Fall Faye, Youssoupha Ndoye, Pape Abdou Badji and Pape Malick Dime.

Senegal is in Group B with Kenya, Angola and Mozambique. They will start with Kenya on November 25, 2020

The Fixtures of the 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers Group B:

November 25, 2020
17:00 Senegal vs Kenya
20:00 Angola Mozambique
November 26, 2020
14:00 Kenya vs Angola
17:00 Mozambique vs Senegal
November 27, 2020
17:00 Mozambique vs Kenya
20:00 Senegal vs Angola

The Uganda Hippos in preparation for their opening match tomorrow.

The Uganda National Basketball Team Coach George Galanopolous has made emphasis about his opponents in Group E.

The Kenya Morans have received great support in finances as they prepare for the games in Kigali Rwanda.

The Uganda Volleyball Federation UVF released a circular inviting all eligible candidates for the Elective Congress set for January 31st, 2021.

Gorilla FC are crowned second division league 2019/2020 champions

The UPL 2020/2021 Scheduled to start December 3, 2020.

Mbarara City youngster Onyai Raymond among the squad travelling to Arusha ahead of the U20 Total CAF AFCON Zonal Qualifiers tournament.

Team Officials include

Leader of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim

Head coach: Byekwaso Morley

Fitness coach: Felix Ayobo

Goalkeeping coach: Kiggundu Billy

Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan

Team Doctor: Katumba Yahaya

Kits Manager: Bumpenje Frank

Media Officer :Mpagi Farid

Group A: Tanzania, Somalia and Djibouti.

Group B: Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda.

Group C: Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan.

In preparation for the Rwanda Premier League, which is set to begin on December 4, 2020, teams continue to prepare by playing friendlies.

Vipers SC home grounds St Mary’s Stadium Kitende ranked level 2 after FUFA stadium classification list is released.

Countrywide Stadium Ranking.

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Ungraded

Senegal National Basketball team final squad to travel to Kigali has been named.

14-man Squad Selected:

Clevin Hannah, Alkaly Ndour, Assane Sy, Louis Adams, Makhtar Gueye, Mbaye Ndiaye, Mouhammad Faye, Amar Sylla, Pape Moustapha Diop, Maurice Ndour, Ibrahima Fall Faye, Youssoupha Ndoye, Pape Abdou Badji and Pape Malick Dime.

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