Football

Iloilo-Guimaras U16, Olongapo-Zambales U19 sweep PFF Nationals group stage

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1 month ago

May 4, 2026

Match Day 4 of the 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys’ Championships delivered the tournament’s most lopsided result yet, a dramatic late winner, and a clutch five-goal performance that reshuffled the U19 standings, as both competitions approach their most decisive moments.

Iloilo-Guimaras RFA stamped its dominance on the U16 Championship with a historic win, while the U19 National Qualifiers saw Olongapo City-Zambales FA (OCZFA) complete a perfect sweep and Laguna RFA surge into the National Finals.

IGRFA delivered the statement of the tournament on Saturday, dismantling Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog RFA (ZANDIRFA), 11-1, to conclude its group stage campaign in emphatic fashion and book a place in the semifinals of the inaugural PFF U16 National Boys’ Championship.

Gab Belluga set the tone with an early brace that signaled IGRFA’s intent from the opening minutes, and the floodgates never closed. The result stands as the most lopsided of the tournament so far and reinforces a clear message throughout Match Days 1 to 4 — Iloilo-Guimaras is in a class of its own in Group A.

The National Capital Region Football Association kept its semifinal hopes alive with a composed 2-0 win over Misamis Occidental-Ozamiz FA, with both goals coming in the second half after a disciplined defensive display from MOOFA made the opening period a tough affair.

Midfielder Zac Mitchell of Muntinlupa City served as the creative engine behind NCRFA’s buildup and was rewarded with the Player of the Match award. NCRFA now faces a straightforward task heading into the final group stage day: avoid a defeat by 17 goals or more against ZANDIRFA to secure the second semifinal spot in Group A — a scenario firmly within its control.

Group B produced contrasting results but arrived at the same outcome — a three-way race to the wire.

Host Negros Occidental RFA continued its impressive run with a dominant 7-1 demolition of Iligan-Lanao RFA, with Zack Anthony Betia of San Carlos City leading the charge with a brace that set the tone early and earned him Player of the Match honors. With nine points, NORFA sits atop Group B and needs just one more win to confirm a semifinal berth.

However, OCZFA refused to go quietly. In the day’s most dramatic U16 result, OCZFA edged Camiguin-Misamis Oriental RFA (CMORFA), 2-1, behind a late winner from red-haired forward Miel Vander Daguman — a goal that sent the OCZFA faithful in the bleachers into raptures and kept its semifinal hopes alive.

Daguman spoke with infectious joy and maturity after the match. “When I went for the goal, I was full of confidence because I could hear their shouts,” he said, crediting the crowd’s energy for pushing him forward.

He also reflected on the team spirit that carried OCZFA through the pressure. “We were talking to each other at halftime and during the game that we should stay calm — that win or lose, we are still one team, we are still OCZFA.”

OCZFA and Golden Davao RFA are now level on points in second place in Group B, while CMORFA remains in contention for a top-two finish. NORFA versus OCZFA looms as a thriller in the next set of fixtures, while GODARFA and CMORFA will battle for survival to close out the elimination round.

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In the U19 National Qualifiers, OCZFA capped a historic group stage campaign with a 2-1 win over Province of Bohol RFA (PBRFA), courtesy of a decisive brace from Kurt Ivan Venturina.

With 12 points from four wins, OCZFA completed a perfect sweep of Group B and will advance to the National Championships alongside Cebu RFA, NORFA, IGRFA, and NCRFA — a field that promises fierce competition at the national stage.

The Group A story of the day was Laguna RFA’s stunning 5-1 rout of ZANDIRFA, which vaulted the side into second place and secured the group’s second National Finals berth alongside South Cotabato-Sarangani-General Santos RFA and OCZFA. Five different scorers delivered for Laguna in a performance that Player of the Match Zachary Chu described as a collective effort.

“From our previous game we were able to build the possession up more, and the chemistry between the team just became way better,” he said. “We were down 1-0 at the start, and with the courage of the team we were able to fight back.”

Chu also reflected on the added motivation of performing in front of national team scouts.

“This tournament and the scouts — it motivates me to work harder for myself, but most importantly to help the team win. The goal is not just my goal, but a team effort’s goal.”

In the day’s other U19 fixtures, MOOFA claimed its first win of the qualifiers with a 4-0 shutout of Mount Apo RFA, with Kit Ivan Quilalang and Christian Rey Gapol — the Player of the Match — each scoring a brace.

In Group B, Cordillera Administrative Region FA (CARFA) earned its first points of the competition with a 5-2 win over Butuan-Agusan del Norte FA, powered by a Cyrus Sabala masterclass that kept its National Finals hopes alive.

Heading into the final match day, one National Finals slot remains open in Group A, with ZANDIRFA needing at least a draw against SOCSARGEN to hold on, while MOOFA can still sneak through with a win and a ZANDIRFA loss.

In Group B, three teams — PBRFA, CARFA, and Davao South RFA — remain in contention for the two remaining spots, guaranteeing a dramatic conclusion to the qualifiers.

The 2026 PFF U16-U19 National Boys’ Championships continues in Negros Occidental with the final group stage matches, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable conclusion to the elimination round.

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Football

FUFA Big League 2025/26 climax: A thrilling final match day of the season anticipated

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2 days ago

June 4, 2026

Kenny Malone

FUFA Big League 2025/26: Match Day 30 Fixtures:

Saturday, 6th June 2026 (Kick off time is 3 PM)

Soltilo Bright Stars Vs Kataka – Kampala (Venue to be confirmed)
Nebbi Central Vs Paidha Black Angels – Luo stadium, Nebbi
Bunyaruguru United Vs Kaaro Karungi – Kasese
Kiyinda Boys Vs Ntugasaze – Mityana Ssaza ground
Onduparaka Vs Blacks Power – Ababet Green Light Stadium, Arua
Kigezi Homeboyz Vs CATDA – Al Madina Stadium, Kabale
Young Elephant Academy Vs Wakiso Giants – Elephants Park, Nwoya
Mbale Heroes Vs Iganga United – Mbale City stadium

The 2025/26 FUFA Big League season officially comes to a grand climax on Saturday, 6th June 2026.

Eight games are on card and each of the fixture is of equal relevance to the clubs in the box.

The overall champion of the season will be known, the fourth promoted club and all the four relegated clubs.

It is a battle for promotion to the Uganda Premier League for the remaining one slot that will be taken by either Eastern Uganda’s Kataka or West Nile party, Paidha Black Angels.

Equally, match day 30 will determine the champion of the league and the three other clubs to be demoted to the respective regional leagues to join already relegated Mbale Heroes.

Which is the fourth club to be promoted?

After the promotion of Kigezi Home Boyz, Blacks Power and Ntugasaze, there is one remaining slot to fight for.

This will go to either Kataka or Paidha Black Angels.

The main target will be to win our game and be assured of promotion to the top league. All the players are set for the task at hand.

Godfrey “Toldo” Awachango, Kataka Football Club head coach

With 48 points, Kataka visits Soltilo Bright Stars in Kampala on the final day seeking for maximum points.

On the other hand, Paidha Black Angels also need maximum points over fellow West Nile region side Nebbi Central at the Luo stadium with prayers that Kataka fails to win in Kampala.

Champions in waiting:

Either Kigezi Home Boyz or Blacks Power will emerge as champions for the season.

Blacks Power just needs a point from their away fixture over Onduparaka at the Ababet GreenLight Stadium to clinch the championship.

Onduparaka risks relegation if they lose with a probability that Kaaro Karungi, Soltilo Bright Stars, CATDA and Nebbi Central all win their last games.

Kigezi Home Boyz who host CATDA at the Al Madina Stadium in Kabale can also clinch the championship if they win at home and pray that Blacks Power falls in Arua to Onduparaka.

Relegation fight:

With Mbale Heroes already relegated; three more clubs shall be relegated after Saturday’s games.

Wakiso Giants (31), Soltilo Bright Stars (32), Kaaro Karungi (33), CATDA (34), Nebbi Central (34) and Onduparaka (35) are all engaged in the survival battle.

Bunyaruguru United entertains Kaaro Karungi in Kasese; Kiyinda Boys host Ntugasaze,

Kigezi Homeboyz entertains CATDA in Kabale, Young Elephant Academy hosts Wakiso Giants at the Elephants Park, Nwoya and Mbale Heroes will bid farewell to the FUFA Big League against Iganga United at the Mbale City stadium.

The four promoted clubs will join the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the season 2026/27.

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Nakaseke District 5th Division 2026 football league eyes tense climax

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2 days ago

June 4, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Nakaseke District Footbal Association (NDFA) 5th Division 2026 league

Week 10 Fixtures:

Kapeke BB Vs Kikandwa War Memorial – Butikwa Playground
Semuto United Vs Kikamulo United – Semuto Church of Uganda playground
Mpwedde United Vs Mijinje United – Nakaseke International playground

*All games kick off at 4:00 PM

The Nakaseke District Football Association (NDFA) 5th division league comes to a grand climax this Sunday, 7th June 2026 with three games.

Week 10 has three enticing matches at various venues.

Table leaders Kikamulo United visit Semuto United at the Semuto Church of Uganda playground.

Kikamulo United has 20 points coming to this fixture, two better than Semuto United who are joint second alongside Kapeke BB.

The likes of Dan Kisakye, James Katumba and Midu Mukwaya, among others remain key actors for Kikamulo United in their title pursuit.

Kapeke BB will at the same time host Kikandwa War Memorial at the Butikwa Playground.

In the bottom of the table clash, Mpwedde United (6 points) host Mijinje United (1 point) at the Nakaseke International playground.

Already Nakaseke United could not complete the league and was relegated to the 6th division league.

Sponsors and partners:

The league is proudly sponsored by Hon. Allan Mayanja Sebunya, Speed Sports Concept, Harriet Namukwaya and Nakaseke Local Government.

Match Day 9 Results:

Mijinje United 0-3 Kikamulo United
Semuto United 2-0 Kikandwa War Memorial
Mpwedde 1-4 Kapeke BB

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Ghana’s final squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup named

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3 days ago

June 2, 2026

Kenny Malone

Ghana’s Head Coach Carloz Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States.

After days of intensive preparations in Cardiff, Wales, Queiroz was able to trim te team down to 26 that will represent Ghana at the global stage.

Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus misses out due to an injury. He was expected to return in March from a quad injury suffered in January but suffered a setback and has not featured since.

Ghana will play against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before flying out to Washington to continue preparations for the World Cup that kicks off on June 11, 2026.

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia in their Group L matches.

Goalkeepers:

Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang

Defenders:

Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Derrick Luckassen

Midfielders:

Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Augustine Boakye, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamal Deen Sulemana

Forwards:

Christopher Bonsu Baah, Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew.

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