Simeone Masaba and Kiggundu Stephen to Feature on the Technical Panel of the U-20 National Junior Team.

The football governing body in the country (FUFA), on 29th October 2020 confirmed the appointment of new technical personnel for the U-20 and U-17 National Junior teams. Amongst the list of these gems happens to be two of our very own.

Simeon Masaba and Stephen Billy Kiggundu have both been appointed to the roles of Assistant Coach & Fitness and Goalkeeper Coach respectively to the U-20 Ugandan National team.

Simeon Masaba will play an Assistant role to coach Morley Bwekwaso who has been charged with the responsibility of heading the team. A role that is equally befitting of the personality.

The club is delighted that part of our coaching staff will have more involvement in the National Team at the Junior level which in a way will help the young star players of tomorrow.

URA FC’s Goal Keeping coach Kiggundu Stephen Billy.

What they bring to the table

The winning mentality especially from Simeon Masaba who himself is no stranger to winning. He is a winner as his resume highlights and that is something the current crop of young players require. 

For a person with his kind of exposure and experience has a lot to offer the club going forward and him joining our technical team is a massive addition and an inspiration to all. 

Needless to mention that the goalkeepers will gain a lot from the presence of Stephen Billy Kigundu. He is a person with massive experience as a goalkeeping​ coach and that is supposed to help.

URA FC’s 2nd Assistant Coach, Simeone Masaba.

As a veteran defender, Simeon will provide a lot of guidance to the young defenders and inspiration. His presence alone in the dressing room will provide a lot of confidence to the troops. 

We wish them all the best in that adventure and hope and pray that they make the team proud. 

Simeon Masaba joins URA FC technical team

East or West, home is best (it is known). The thirst and excitement from the URA FC technical team and administration to have the old guard in Simeon Masaba back at the club is unquenchable. 

The 37-year-old club legend joins us in the technical area as part of the elusive team that plays an assistant role to the magnificent Sam Simbwa. He and the other assistant coaches will form the heartbeat of our technical team.

He needs no invitation at all whatsoever to talk about the importance of the URA FC badge and how important it is to don that very important URA FC jersey. 

During his first interview with URA FC TV, Simeon went ahead to say the right things and amongst which were the following:

I feel proud, I feel great and I am excited to be home again. But still, I have to prove my worth as a coach now which I did as a player. It’s a new challenge. The target is to win everything with this beautiful club and I hope my experience will help in guiding the team and help the players with their discipline because representing URA is always a pleasure.

When I was away practicing my coaching in other clubs, I was always in talks with Sam Ssimbwa and some administrators of the URA FC Board and they had promised me that I will be back at the club any time and here I am, Simeone added.

I have to show my ability as a coach and help the players deliver and play well. I achieved as a player but now I have to archive in another way as a coach.

Simeon Masaba (R) having an exclusive interview with URA FC’s Head of Communication, Patrick Fred Ochieng (L).
The video will soon be uploaded on the club’s YouTube channel.

Who is Simon Masaba?​

Simeon Masaba is the charismatic kind of personality that lights up the room only by mere presence. He is very accommodative to ideas, something that speaks a lot about his leadership skills. 

It is precisely because of these incredible leadership skills that he boosts of a massive longevity at the club. He spent an incredible 6 years at the club while helping to guide others.

Since his inception to the URA FC fanbase in 2010, Simeon worked hard as a leader at the club thereby ending up holding the captain’s armband for four good years. 

He ranks so high in terms of mileage at the club as a legend that only Kazibwe Junior boasts of more years as club captain-7years.

As the leader of our defence during his playing days, Simeon led by inspiration and strong adrenaline. He helped his counterparts during the games with his leadership skills.

He was part of the team that brought home the holy grail (Uganda Premier League) title during the 2010/2011 season and finished as runners-up during the 2012/2013 season.

He also won the Uganda Cup (Kakungulu Cup) during the 2011/2012 and 2013/2014. It is safe to say that he is quite a winner.

Masaba’s smile back home.

What does he add to the team?

The core reason has to definitely be the winning mentality. He is a winner as earlier highlighted and that is something the current crop of players at the club require. 

For a person with his kind of exposure and experience has a lot to offer the club going forward and joining our technical team is a massive addition and an inspiration to all. 

Simeon has also taken the same role as assistant manager/coach before with Livingstone Mbabazi while at Onduparaka FC in 2018 so the excitement from the fans is quite there for all to see. 

As a veteran defender, he will provide a lot of guidance to our defenders and inspiration. His presence alone in the dressing room will provide a lot of confidence to Sam Ssimbwa’s troops. 

The club is excited to have him join our technical team, the feeling is mutual and our joy looms large. Everyone associated with our club will be excited by this.

Welcome home Simeon……………………..​.

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Joshua Lubwama is a Tax Collector

URA FC is delighted to announce that Joshua Letti Lubwama has signed a contract which will keep him at the club until January 2025.

Lubwama, 20, comes in from Wakiso Giants FC.

Before, Wakiso, he featured for Bul FC Luweero United and Ndejje University.

The versatile player who can ably play as a central midfielder and central defender was also part of the Uganda Beach Soccer side, Sand Cranes that featured in AFCON beach soccer tournament last year in Mozambique.

“I am happy to be join URA FC, it’s a dream come true as this is one of the biggest clubs in the country.”

He said after his unveiling before adding.

“I am aware of the club’s position and one of my targets with the help of my teammates is to help the team get back to where they belong.”

A quick glance at Joshua Letti Lubwama.

Full Name: Joshua Letti Lubwama.

Date Of Birth: 25th May 2002.

Weight: 80kg

Height: 188cm

Preferred Foot: Right

Former Teams: Wakiso Giants FC, Luweero United FC, Bul FC, Ndejje University FC.

Position: Central Midfielder

Others: Central Defence.

National Team Duty: Uganda Sand Cranes (AFCON 2022).

Strengths: Dead Ball Specialist
Switch Plays
Good ball distribution
Shooting
Passing long and Short.

Welcome Home Lubwama.

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Official: URA FC part ways with Baker Mbowa

We wish to announce that URA FC has parted was with assistant coach Baker Mbowa with immediate effect.

Mbowa joined the club in April 2022 and has been serving as assistant coach to Sam Timbe.

For now, Timbe remains head coach and his new assistant will be named very soon.

As URA FC, we would like to thank coach Mbowa for the memories with us and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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FJL Match Report: URA FC JT condemn Vipers SC JT to first loss

URA FC JT continued with their sublime form in the 2022/23 FUFA Juniors League season with another convincing display against Vipers SC JT on Saturday evening in front of their own backyard at Hormsdalen Primary school, Gayaza.

The young tax collectors won the tie 1-0 to condemn the young venoms to their first season loss.

Energetic and lanky forward Awadde Emmanuel strike from a header in the 23rd minute was the difference on the evening.

The tax collectors would have scored more goals as the game went on but were unlucky.

The result means URA FC JT that are still unbeaten move to 22 points in second place, one point behind Vipers SC JT.

The little ones will return into action this Wednesday at Rays Of Grace Academy.

MATCH PREVIEW | URA FC visit Gaddafi FC in last first round tie

Tuesday 20th December 2022.

Gaddafi FC vs URA FC – 2PM@ Kakindu stadium Live on FUFA TV

URA FC will return into the Startimes Uganda Premier League action on Tuesday 20th with an away trip to Gadaffi FC in a lunch time kick off at Kakindu stadium in what will be their last match of the first round.

The tax collectors come into this game aiming at nothing but maximum points inorder to finish the first round on a high.

It will be the third match both sides will be facing off in the startimes Uganda Premier League.

The first meeting between both sides came on 04th January 2022 in Jinja which ended 1-1 before at 2-1 victory at Arena of Visions, Ndejje.

Team News.

Defender Paul Patrick Mbowa returns after completing exams at University, Derrick Ndahiro serves his last suspension, Hassan Kalega is out after suffering an Injury in the previous game against Villa while Joachim Ojera and Shafiq Kagimu won’t be available as well.

Reactions.

Baker Mbowa (Assistant Coach)

“We are okay and ready to play our last match in the first round. The players are in good shape and want to win the game inorder to finish the first round on a high which will motivate us.”

Nafian Alionzi (Skipper)

“We have prepared well for the game against Gaddafi. We haven’t performed well previously but we want to win tomorrow to ensure we end the first round in high gear. It’s an important match for us all and pray also luck is on our side.”

Head To Head

Matches Played: 2.

Wins: 1

Draws: 1

Losses: 0

Goals For: 3

Goals Against: 2

Points: 4

The tax collectors currently lie in 11th place on 14 points and victory will propel them to 17 points.

MATCH PREVIEW | URA FC vs SC VILLA

URA FC will return into the Startimes Uganda Premier League action on Saturday 17th with a home tie Nakisunga Saza ground against SC Villa in match day 13.

The tax collectors come into this game aiming at nothing but maximum points against the Jogoos.

Prior to the encounter, former Villa player Salim Abdallah returned from injury and he is in contention for a place.

URA FC are further motivated by the fact the they haven’t lost a league game against Villa in the last six meetings, winning three and drawing three.

Last season’s encounter at home saw URA FC beat their opponents 3-1 with Steven Mukwala, Saidi Kyeyune and Ibrahim Dada netting while Ibrahim Sadam Juma got the visitors consolation from 12 yards.

Team News.

Salim Abdallah made a timely return from Injury and he is available for selection and so is Ronald Kigongo.

Derrick Ndahiro is out on suspension while Joachim Ojera and Shafiq Kagimu won’t be available as well.

Reactions.

Baker Mbowa (Assistant Coach)

“We have had enough time to prepare well for this encounter and I believe we shall put up a good show. The match against Villa is very vital to us because we have not performed to our expectations as a club so we need to immediately react.”

Hudu Mulikyi (Assistant skipper)

“We are set to take on Villa and we are not scared of them though they are above us on the log. We are ready to give in everything to get positive results.”

Head To Head

Matches Played: 24.

Wins: 9

Draws: 11

Losses: 4

Goals For: 34

Goals Against: 21

Points: 38

The tax collectors currently lie in 11th place on 13 points and victory will propel them to 16 points.

SUPL Match Preview: URA FC boosted by return of Nsibambi, Senkaaba ahead of KCCA FC tie

Saturday 19th November 2022.

KCCA FC vs URA FC – Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo@ 2pm

Uganda Revenue Authority Football club will return into action on Saturday with an early kick off encounter against KCCA FC at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Prior to the encounter, the tax collectors have been boosted by the timely return of deadly duo of Derrick Nsibambi and George Senkaaba who missed the previous encounter against Arua Hill SC.

Besides that, URA FC is also motivated by their previous win against Arua Hill, a run they will wish to continue with inorder to keep their silverware hopes alive.

Team News:

Deadly duo of Senkaaba and Nsibambi have returned after missing the previous game against Arua Hill which is a big boost but Kagimu Shafiq and Joachim Ojera won’t feature.

Reactions.

Head Coach Sam Timbe is positive they can grind results at Lugogo.

“Preparations have been good and we only hope for positive results against KCCA FC. Our Fans should expect a good game and the boys are in good. The win against Arua Hill in a last match motivated us alot and we want to build on that.”

He told the club media in the pre match press conference.

Assistant skipper Huud Mulikyi is also hopeful they can positive results given their preps.

“As players we are ready to face KCCA FC and everyone knows the importance of this game. We need results and we shall prove that from the word go.”

Head to Head.

This will be the 25th meeting between both sides with URA FC managing 11 wins, 6 draws, and 7 seven losses, collecting 30 points in total.

Currently in 8th place on the log with 9 points from seven games, a win that will be their second on the road this season will take them to 12 points.

SUPL: Tax Collectors aim at returning to winning ways against Arua Hill

Uganda Revenue Authority Football club will return into the Startimes Uganda Premier League action on Saturday evening against Arua Hill SC at Nakisunga Saza ground in match day 7.

The tax collectors go into this encounter aiming at nothing but maximum point following an unpleasant start that has with the team get on one win from six games.

This will be the fourth game at home with no win or loss.

Team News.

Prior to this encounter, Derrick Ndahiro and Hassan Kalega have returned and will be available for selection.

This will be the third time both teams will be facing off in the league history with the drawing once and losing once, which will spark more anger in the tax collectors camp as they will be eager to pick up their first victory off their opponents.

A win for URA FC will be the first at Nakisunga and will see them move to 9 points.

SUPL MATCH PREVIEW: Tax Collectors target maximum points at Wakiso Giants

Uganda Revenue Authority Football club returns into action on Tuesday evening against Wakiso Giants FC on the road in the Startimes Uganda Premier League match day 6 at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.

URA FC will be aiming at nothing but maximum points on the road following their disappointing draw at home against Soltilo Bright Stars FC, surrendering a two goal advantage.

Prior to this encounter, the tax collectors are boosted by their 5-0 victory against their match day 6 opponents the last time they visited Kabaka Kyabaggu with Viane Sekajugo netting a haul.

Another confidence booster for URA FC is the fact that the victory they have so far garnered this season came on the road against Busoga United.

Team News.

Versatile player Huud Mulikyi returns from suspension while Derrick Nsibambi, Derrick Ndahiro, Hassan Kalega, Justin Opiro (National Duty with Hippos) Kokas Alou, remain sidelined for this tie.

Reactions.

Baker Mbowa (Assistant Coach)

“We have tried to correct our mistakes from the previous game that cost us 3 points having led 2-0. We want to win at Wakiso Giants which will be a big boost to the entire team. I believe with the preps and morale in camp we shall get maximum points.

Nafian Alionzi (Captain)

“We successfully conducted our last training and are geared up and focusing to turn around the mood and results that have been running previously. Ofcourse it’s hasn’t been good and we hope to pick up from tomorrow’s game and get back to winning ways against Wakiso. With due respect we want to get maximum points at Wakiso and that is what everyone has in mind.”

URA FC have collected six points from five games this season and victory will see them move to 9 points.

SUPL Match Preview: URA FC target first home victory as they host Soltilo Bright Stars FC

Uganda Revenue Authority Football club will on Wednesday evening return to action as they host Soltilo Bright Stars FC at Nakisunga Saaza Ground in match day five of the Startimes Uganda Premier League.

The tax collectors will hope to build on their previous 4-0 victory at Busoga United which was their first of the season.

It will be the third match URA FC will be playing at home and they will be aiming at nothing but victory after two draws in their two home games so far against Onduparaka FC and Bul FC.

Team News.

Versatile player Huud Mulikyi is out on suspension after accumulating three yellow cards. Derrick Ndahiro, Derrick Nsibambi (fever), Salim Abdallah (fever), Justin Opiro (with Uganda Hippos) Kokas Alou and Hassan Kalega won’t be available as well. James Alitho remains a long term absentee.

Defender Simon Baligeya will come into the match day squad for the first time this season.

Reactions.

Head Coach Sam Timbe.

“The win against Busoga United motivated us and we are ready to face Bright Stars. We have trained well and everyone is hungry to prove which is what any coach would wish to see.”

Skipper Nafian Alionzi.

“We have successfully trained well and everyone one is in good mood. We won against Busoga United and that’s gone but it will give us momentum to approach our upcoming games starting with that of Bright Stars.”

Head to Head.

It will the 20th meeting between both sides with URA FC winning 8 times, 8 losses and three losses.

It should also be noted that the Tax Collectors beat Bright Stars home and away last season 3-0 and 3-1 respectively.

A win will take the tax collectors to 8 points.

SUPL Report: Four star Tax Collectors register first season victory

URA FC got their first 2022/23 Startimes Uganda Premier League victory in match day for.

The Tax Collectors ran riot over Busoga United in a 0-4 win in an early kick off tie played at Kakindu stadium on Tuesday.

The first half an hour saw both sides tightly matching up each other in a cagey tie.

Five minutes later, the visitors broke the deadlock through Kabon Living well curled free kick after George Senkaaba was brought down.

This marked the beginning of more problems for the home side at Derrick Nsibambi doubled the lead to get his first goal two minutes later.

With three minutes to the end of the first stanza, Senkaaba made it three, capitalising on a Kabon cross.

In the second stanza, Kabon added on in the 60th minute to complete his brace which also saw him take the Pilsner Man Of The Match gong.

The result took URA FC to five points from from four games and will now entertain Soltilo Bright Stars FC in the next encounter at home on 26th.

Our line up.

URA FC

Nafian Alionzi Cpt (GK), Begisa Penza, Eric Senjobe, Benjamin Nyakoojo, Hudu Mulikyi, Patrick Mbowa, Ibrahim Dada, Saidi Kyeyune, Derrick Nsibambi, Kabon Living, George Ssenkaba

Substitutes

Hannington Ssebwalunyo (GK), Derrick Ndahiro, Salim Abdallah, Vianne Sekajugo, Najib Fesali, Kalega Hassan, Jackson Nunda