Sports briefs
Dec 19, 2006
<b>FUFA boss</b><br>SOCCER-FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa, who on Sunday marked one year since assuming office, has said his second year will focus on capacity building, wooing companies back, help players turn professional and raise refereeing standards.
FUFA boss
SOCCER-FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa, who on Sunday marked one year since assuming office, has said his second year will focus on capacity building, wooing companies back, help players turn professional and raise refereeing standards. “In one year, I have won CECAFA U-20, won sh37m from LG Cup in Egypt, won FIFA money to build the academy and was fourth in the Challenge cup,†said Mulindwa.
Palwo wins
SOCCER-Lira Palwo SS in Agago County piped Akwang SS of Aruu 2-1 in a World Vision Peace Cup match in Pader. Bosco Omolo put Akwang in the lead in the first half before the game turned against them.
Badru back
SOCCER-Former FUFA treasurer Badru Ssentongo is back in the assembly. He was elected together with Saziri Mayanja to represent Kayunga district. Patrick Okanya, who presided over the polls, said the two are fully fledged delegates. Ssentongo promised to develop youth football starting with players who drop out of school.
Akope second
GOLF-Deo Akope finished second in the Kitale Open professional golf tournament that ended at Kitale Club on Monday. The annual event was won by Mumias Sports Club's Dismas Indiza with former Uganda Open champion, David Odhiambo coming in third. Akope secured the position after gross 73, one shot behind Indiza.
SOCCER-FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa, who on Sunday marked one year since assuming office, has said his second year will focus on capacity building, wooing companies back, help players turn professional and raise refereeing standards. “In one year, I have won CECAFA U-20, won sh37m from LG Cup in Egypt, won FIFA money to build the academy and was fourth in the Challenge cup,†said Mulindwa.
Palwo wins
SOCCER-Lira Palwo SS in Agago County piped Akwang SS of Aruu 2-1 in a World Vision Peace Cup match in Pader. Bosco Omolo put Akwang in the lead in the first half before the game turned against them.
Badru back
SOCCER-Former FUFA treasurer Badru Ssentongo is back in the assembly. He was elected together with Saziri Mayanja to represent Kayunga district. Patrick Okanya, who presided over the polls, said the two are fully fledged delegates. Ssentongo promised to develop youth football starting with players who drop out of school.
Akope second
GOLF-Deo Akope finished second in the Kitale Open professional golf tournament that ended at Kitale Club on Monday. The annual event was won by Mumias Sports Club's Dismas Indiza with former Uganda Open champion, David Odhiambo coming in third. Akope secured the position after gross 73, one shot behind Indiza.