Edgars wins against Super 11

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) U11 Academy team won its second game among the six games played in Rubaga second  Division League.U17 Academy comprises of students averaging to 16 years,Basing on the last game the team improves on every game they play.

In the six games  so far, U17 academy team lost the opening 4 games and have won two against Natete Market winning 4-1 goals from Paul Mbazira scoring a hatrick and Simon Kazibwe one. In another game played on sunday 12th February at Edgars Youth Programme home ground,U17 academy team won 4-0 against experienced side Super 11.Both Paul Mbazira  and Isma Magoola scored a brace to give Edgars a second win in a row. Edgars will play host to Katawulizi FC at Mengo SS Bukesa and will finish the first round with Kasubi FC on 26th away.

Edgars Kaweke scores in Qatar 09.02.12 

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) Sophas Kaweke continues to impress the coaches of Qatar Aspire Football Dreams where he went for trials.Kaweke 13 together with Zake Luboyera, left for trials in Qatar.The two were escorted by Edgars coach Saidi Segirinya who left them in Qatar.Kaweke played three friendly games and scored two goals and created three for Luboyera to score a hattrick against Barcelona. Kaweke if passes trials he will be the third Ugandan to be recruited in Qatar academy.Edgars wishes him the best of luck

Kaweke selected for trials the in Aspire Football Dreams Academy in Qatar

Edgars' Kaweke Sophas traveled to Qatar where he will undergo trials at the Aspire Football Dreams Academy. Sophas is one of the five players that where selected  because of their impressive display of skills and discipline during the 2011 Football scouting event at Aga Khan centre.

Kaweke travelled along with Coach Segirinya Saidi who also doubles as the Aspire Football Dreams  coordinator in Uganda. If sophas succeeds, he will be the second player to join an international soccer Academy from Edgars Youth Programme  after Karl Martin who is currently at Chelsea F.C Academy.

Edgars U17 Team wins Crested Cranes

The U17 team crashed the Crested cranes National football team 4-0 in a friendly match played at Nakivubo Stadium. From the the friendly matches played, the team has tactically benefited alot as lamented by Head Coach who was impressed by the boys improved performance especially in attacking.

Coach Kyagulanyi Ignitious, believes exposure to such games will help the team improve as it prepares for Second division competition.

EDGARS GIRLS ENROLLED IN UGANDA NATIONAL WOMEN TEAM

Sylvia Nakazibwe and Tracy Okiror of Edgars Youth programme are the latest to be summoned to the Uganda National Women Team (The Crested Cranes) which is preparing to playagainst Congo DR on 14th January 2012.

This is  a great achievement for EYP in general as it is evidence that the training done is indeed on the right course for the girls.

Edgars Scoops Best Soccer Academy Awards

Edgars Academy recently scooped the best Academy award during the Edutainment Awards ceremony held at Serena Hotel. Edgars beat other sports organisation to win this award basing on our service provided and the quality as well.

This was revealed by Edutainment officials as the Award was being handed over to the Administration Manager Mr.Makanga Peter who was overwhelmed with joy as he received the Award. He thanked the organisers for having recognised and awarded Edgars as the best soccer Academy in uganda and said that time has come for the world realise the importance and power of sports.

U11 Wins Rising Star Cup

Edgars U11 team has for the second time won the U11 cup during Rising Star soccer tournament held in Gayaza. The tournament hosted teams like Kampala Junior team, Ebenezzer and Rising star among others.

The team won the first two matches, where Mulidndwa Marvin scored a hatrick in game against Kampala Junior Team. It also won Ebenezzer Faith Academy by 2-1 goals which saw the team advance for the finals. In the finals, Edgars tussled it out with Rising Star and ended 4-4 in normal and extra time which pushed the game into penalty shoot outs where Edgars emerged victors. Coach Basier was very delighted to see his boys live up to the challenge and emerge victors besides being awarded the prize for most disciplined team in the tournament.

Holiday Soccer Starts

The Edgars Holiday soccer for children aged between 4-18years is scheduled to start on 5th December 2011 at Mengo Senior Seconadry School. The program has been divided into two phases where first phase starts from 5th - 23rd December 2011 and phase two from 2nd - 27th January 2012 and registration is open to all interested children.

Meanwhile, Youth Cup prepartions is ongoing and all Academies and school Elites are urged to register at EYP offices before closure on 5th December 2011.

Holiday Soccer Starts for Primary Seven Leavers

A soccer program for primary seven leavers has been designed and training is set to start training on Wednesday 9th November 2011 at Kitante Primary School play ground along Kamwokya-Mulago Road. Training will be starting at 9am- 12pm every week day, registration has already started both at EYP offices and at the field.

The program is strictly designed for Primary Seven Leavers and will be followed by a general program for all other children as soon as the third term studies end. hope to see you soon. 

Edgars Girls Team Wins Mini Soccer Gala at Lubowa

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) girls team over the weekend played a mini soccer gala played at International School of Uganda(ISU) Lubowa grounds. The team won all the three games played which included International School of Uganda where EYP won 3-1 goals from Captain Brenda Nabossa 2 and Sylvia Nakazibwe 1. the second game was between EYP vs Risk. The score was 3-0. Goals werescored by Maria Nakiranda 1,Agnes Namakula and Brenda Nabossa and the Thrid game was against KISU 6-1 won by EYP goals from Maria 2,Sylvia 2,Branda 1 and Agnes 1.The 8 teams gala was to prepare EYP girls team in the forth coming Edgars cup due in December 17 &18th 2011 to be held at MUBS Nakawa.

Edgars Girls' Team to Play Series of Friendly Games at ISU Grounds Bukoto

The Edgars girls team have been invited to particpate in the women gala with International schools in Uganda, according to the information received from the organiser,schools like Aga Khan, International School in Uganda and Heritage Interantional will be among the schools to participate in the one day gala.This is the second time Edgars is invited in the girls gala at ISU.Last year Edgars girls was invited and played lost on finals.

Technical Director Returns from United Kingdom

EYP's Technical Director Mr. Peter Makanga who travelled with the Edgars travel Team to USA in July and later connected to UK for a Coaching Refresher Course level two, returned over the weekend. Makanga who also doubles as Events manager has promised to impart all the knowldge he acquired to other coaches so as to promote the game of football. He also revealed that his first task will be centred at the forth coming Edgars Youth Cup due in December at MUBS Nakawa.

U17 Players go for Trials

Three U17 players traveled to Kigali -Rwanda yesterday aboard a Jaguar executive bus for trials. The players include Kibirge Jackson, Wasswa Patrick and Mbazira Paul. They stand a chance of being spotted by FIFA registered scouts and Agents.

EYP to Learn More on Healthy Tips

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) will this weekend continue with the health talk session. The kids are expected to learn more tips on how to keep their bodies clean and healthy. The YAHS Project Executive Director Mr.Yahaya Katumba says, "The four topics are still on". "This weekend, we shall talk about accidents on the pitch because such topics are important to these young players especially at an this early age and as future Uganda Cranes players".

The experts from Mulago Hospital will be available to conduct the Health talk. EYP programme coordinator encourages the kids to attend in person and learn more on Health Tips. The topics covered so far include; How to Avoid Injuries and What to Eat for a Healthy Body. This week we shall deal with How to avoid accidents.

Edgars Girls looses honourably in Independence

Edgars Girls team has again failed to beat Kampala United in independence cup.Edgars girls team has played the independence cup since last year where they reached the finals and lost to Kampala united on sport kicks. To reach the finals Edgars played against KIU and KU in a goalless draw and won against Chrisc 2 goals by Sylvia Nakazibwe and Brenda Nabbosa while Ajax 1 goal scored by Branda Nabbosa Edgars captain. This is the second time EYP girls loosing to the Kampala united girls team which composes of senior national team.

Edgars girls in independence cup

Edgars U15 girls team has been invited to participate in the forthcoming Independence Cup due on October 7-9th at Old Kampala.Edgars last year reached finals where it lost to Kampala United.

Edgars girls also played in the Kampala league and was among the best top three clubs and just recently the reached the semi finals with Gadafi Secondary Girls team to which it lost on penalty shoot.The players includes Sylivia Nakazibwe,Zaina Nabatanzi,Shron Mirembe who scored the lone goal to give Kampala a trophy in the girls finals

Edgars kids Zaina and Agnes for South Africa training

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) girls have been selected among those to represent Uganda in the training in South Africa. These includes Zaina Nabatanzi a student at Kawempe Muslim and Agnes Nakisozi Lubiri Secondary school will compete for the one slot sponsored by Airtel where one girl and one boy will be selected in the three regions.The finals will be played this Saturday where the best players one boy and girl will be selected even though their teams are out.We in EYP wishes our girls the best of luck

Edgars Girls team reaches finals of Airtel Cup

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) reached the finals of Airtel cup played on Sunday 28th August. The EYP girls played against Saved To Serve in the preliminary round and won 1-0 goal scored by Angela Nakisozi later EYP won against St Mary's 1-0 goal by Angela Nakisozi to qualify for semis.

In the semi finals, EYP played against Mackay which it defeated by 1-0 to go to the finals with a goal scored by Dorothy Namugenyi. EYP girls played the finals with Gaddafi and drew in the normal time but lost on sport kicks 4-2 after a goalless draw.

EYP Acting team leader Saidi segirinya praised the girls for putting up spirited performance and thanked them for reaching the finals.In the same cup EYP boys academy team U17 lost in the first game when they lost on sport kicks 3-2 

Edgars U17 to play in Airtel Tomorrow

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) have been invited to participate in the U17 Airtel games that started last week in Western region but in Kampala due to start tomorrow at different fields.According to the programme.EYP will be represented by two teams both  in U17 category where they are expected to competewith other youth teas at a knockout tournament organised by Airtel.

Coach Iginitius Kyagulanyi is very opportimist his team will reach the finals given the lenghty training his boys have had at Mengo Secondary School in Bukesa grounds.This is a knock out game and the best players will be taken in South Africa for trainings and if passes trials they will be taken to other clubs in the World. Edgars registered three teams in boys two teams and Girls one team but according to the screening only 8 players are eligible to play.The organizers are yet to verify the playgrounds but EYP coaches wishes EYP players the best of luck.

Edgars kids back from Welsh International Super Cup Tournament

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) returned from Welsh International Super Cup tournament in Wales, United Kingdom. The team was led back by EYP Team Leader Mr Edgar Watson who said the trip was successful and the boys enjoyed their stay in Wales. Among those who went includes; Pius Mugalasi who said that he got experience visiting Cardif Stadium where the England National team and the players like Beckam played. Others on the team include Karl Martin,Hussein Antar among others. The team touched down at Entebbe Airport at 9pm and parents were happy to see their chidlren back. ### 12.08.11

Edgars girls team win in Women league

Edgars girls team won and drew with Hearts united and Saved To Serve in the Women's league played over the weekend. According to the Girls team Coach Maurice Mate said that so far we are playing good game and hoping maintain a 3rd spot with the one game remaining. The girls team will be among the three top teams if they win their last game.

Girls team in good position women league after defeating Busunju 11

Edgars Youth programme girls team is improving on its performance in every game they play in women's league.in the last games,has won against busunju Women's team by 11 goals and lost to Kawempe 2-0. in all the games played, Sharon Mirembe and Sylivia Nakazibwe have proved to be goal porcher given their scoring rate of a goal per game.

EYP team is in the third position behind Kawempe and Kampala United in the Table standing.This Satuirday EYP will play against home team Old Kampala SS and will remain with two games to end the league.  coach Maurice Mate to win the remaining games to be in better position.

Edgars Girls Continue to Win Impressively

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) Girls team has continued winning in the Women league. EYP girls team played over the weekend and won its games.Coach Maurice mate said that the girls are maturing in every game they play. The girls played against Makerere University won 5-3 and later drew with Gaddafi who won the first round 4-0. Next games will be played on saturday and chances are bright for the gilrs to win the trophy.

P     W     D     L     GS     GA     GD     PTS     

15     8      3     4      48       13      35       27

NB P played,W won,D drew,L lost,GS goals scored,GA goals conceeded,GD goal different,PTS points

Edgars Girls win against Old Kampala SS

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) won against Old Kampala SS in the Women' league. EYP girls team played on Saturday with Kampala United and lost and won agaisnt Old Kampala in the first round.EYP girls have lost so far 3 games and drew two and won are second in behind Kampala United in the Women's league Kampala region.EYP table standing follows

First Round

EYP               vs Gadddafi 0-4

Kampala Un    vs EYP       3-1

Saved 2 Serve vs  EYP      0-0 

KIU                vs EYP       0-9

EYP                vs MUK     1-1

Mackay           Vs  EYP    0-13

Old Kampala SS vs EYP   0-1

Second Round

EYP                   Vs Mackay  6-0

EYP                   vs Kampala Un 0-1

EYP

P      W     L     D     GA     GF     GD    PTS

9       4     3     2       30     9         21    

EYP girls team play Kampala United and Old Kampala.

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) girls team will finish its first round games this saturday at Old Kampala SS grounds, so far EYP girls have won 4 games, drawn 2, and lost two. This means that the team needs to win two remaining games to be sure of top 3 positions.

The women league  has been going on since May, will end the first round in  early July as per the programme EYP got from the organisers. 

Edgars Girls Team wins in Women league

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) Girls Team continues with their winning streak in the Women's league organized by FUFA. EYP girls have so far played 8 games since the league started. EYP girls played against Kampala International University(KIU) and won 9-0. Susan Mukyala opened the scoring with a free kick after a foul against danger woman Sylivia Nakazibwe near 20 yeards from the 18 yard box. Later Angella Nakisozi added another after a good team plays with Betty Nakabugo who also late scored a goal to make it 3 goals before end first half 3-0.

 In the second half, coach of the day Coach Elijah Rabwoni made changes and pushed Sharon Mirembe to the strike role partern with Sylivia Nakazibwe  who had scored 3 quick goals to add her tally. Sharon moving up front paid off with 2 goals and scored another hatrick after Sylivia had scored a hatrick.

The days player of the day Sylivia also girls team captain said that am still hungry with goals and i need to score 30 goals this season. The 15 year old Lubiri student said with God all is possible and i will score them. EYP remains 2 games to end the first round to be played on Saturday at Old Kampala Secondary School. 

Edgars Girls team win 13 goals

Edgars Youth Programme Girls team is actively participating in the on going Women's league. Below are the results for the games played so far,

 EYP vs Mackay   13-0.Sylivia Nakazibwe scoring 8, Kimuli Kajura 4 and Dorothy Namugenyi goal scorer.

EYP vs Makerere University 1-1 Gladys Lydia Namyalo

EYP vs Drew with Saved To Serve 0-0

 EYP vs Gaddafi from Kawempe 0-4.

Coach Maurice Mate said we lost because most of our players were injured while others had school assignments.Next matches on tomorrow with Kawempe Muslim and KIU all games will be at Old Kampala grounds

EYP girls to face Kawempe girls in Women's league 

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) will play again in the Women's league due today at Old Kampala SS grounds. This is going to be a second day for kampala teams to play in the Women's league. EYP played openings games with Makerere UNiversity team and Saved To Serve 1 all and 13 respectively. Goals from Nakazibwe Sylivia scoring 8 goals in one match and still the top scorer. In todays games EYP will miss Sylivia who is in the schools programs at Lubirir Secondary.Coach Maurice Mate said that i will miss her but i have others to fill inthe gap.Among the players includes coach players Hadijah Nangoonze in goal and Sharon Miremb in midfield.This is a tough game against the giants of Kawempe and also the Women's cup champions. But i will put up a spirited fight and win this game.  

Edgars kid passes Aspire trials nearing QATAR 

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) has sent one of their kid to Nairobi for trials due to start Tomorrow 8th June 2011 in Nairobi Kenya's capital city. Sophus Kaweke a player of EYP went for trials with Acting Team Leader Coach Saidi Segirinya one of the Aspire country coordinator  of Aga Khan Primary school center.Kaweke did the trials with over 100 kids from others academies and was the only one spotted by the coordinators from Aspire World held on Sunday 29th May 2011.He will start trials tomorrow at Kasarani Stadium with over 100 kids all over Africa and if he passes trials he will be the  first ever best player to excell from Edgars product.Kaweke 15 is a student of Bweyogerere Secondary School. EYP wishes Kaweke the best of luck.

Edgars girls for Kampala League

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) Girls team has registered in the Kampala great team due to kick off on 3rd June.EYP girls team was started last year and it is growing where girls enjoy football as well as keeping their bodies fit.Most of the girls are below 20 years and most of them are in school. The youngest girl at Edgars is 3 years of age and recruitment is still on for all the girls who wish to join. We urge parents to bring their children to join EYP for training as well counselling. We advise  girls on how to balance sports and education.EYP team has been participating in girls tournaments where they lost twice in the finals against Kampala Women Team, oldest team and strongest team.

Edgars kids for Namboole game, pray Cranes wins

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) kids will have a chance to walk and talk with the stars of Uganda National Team(Cranes) come Saturday4th June 2011 at Namboole Stadium. EYP who have ever been with the Cranes are enthusiastic about going to watch the Stars. Among the kids includes Mc Smith, Abraham Moses, Aoron Katumba, Ahad Matovu, Hope Kisakye, David Magala, Elijah Senteza said that we have never been with the Cranes stars. This is wonderfull and we shall strive and get where they are and play for the National Team. We love our country Uganda and i pray that Cranes wins the game. I know Uganda will win agaisnt Guinea Bissau.### 31.05.11

Edgars kid qualify for Aspire 

Sophas Kaweke will represent Edgars  Academy in Aspire talent sport, where a selected cream of players will join Apire Soccer Academy. The final trial sessions will be held in Nairobi Kenya.

Kaweke one of Edgars product will represent Uganda and senior three student of Bweyogerere SS will spend 4 days in intensive training with the Aspire coaches from Qatar, where the best 5 players to represent Africa will be selected. Kaweke  displayed great skills as an individual and as a team player.This is the 4th time such a youth soccer development project is staged in Africa  and hope all goes well with him to qualify for the final stage in Qatar.

Edgars kids invited to QATAR

Edgars kids U11 to U17 have landed an invitation to participate in the World Aspire Football Dreams. The Aspire Football Dreams is a unique project in the World of Football aimed at discovering and empowering the best players. The players will assemble at Aga Khan Primary School play ground this Sunday 29th May from 8:30am-12noon. This is the thrid time Edgars is being invited to participate in the Football dream where the best 3 kids will be selected to take part in the Worldwide famous ASPIRE academy in Qatar.Among the players includes Badru Sekajja,Ismael Magoola,Martin Karl among others

Edgars coaches graduate with ISU certificate

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) coaches graduated with International Sport Connection(ISC) certificate last weekend.The coaches include Rossette Nabatyanga,Ignitius Kyagulanyi,Maurice Mate,Gilbert Muwonge and David Muganga who graduated in the one week long course and recieve the certificates awarded by the FUFA CEO Mr Edgar Watson on saturday at Old Kampala Senior Secondary school. Coach David said that it was a good course which gave them more knowledge that they hope to share with the kids during their trainings. We had both written and practicals sessions plus the modern laws of the game. Also one of the girls' players, Sharon Mirembe was among those  that attended the course. She commended the instructors and was grateful to say the course was good in that she learnt more besides the coaches' efforts. # 23.05.11  

5 EYP Coaches attend ISC Course

Edgars coaches have for the second time been invited to attend a coaching course conducted by Instructors from International Sport Connection. The course which starts to day 16th upto 21st May 2011. The course will see Coaches Muwonge Gilbert, Muganga David, Matte Maurice,Nabatyanga Rosette and Kyagulanyi Innocent obtain an American E-Coaching Licence.

This is one of the rare opportunities that come and EYP is committed to enabling all its coaches attain football coaching licences.

USA coach Lisa visits EYP girls

United States of America (USA) instructor coach Lisa Berg visited Edgars Youth programme(EYP) academy girls team on Thursday 11th May 2011 and gave them footballing skills in a training session she conducted together with the Head coach Women teams Nantanda Magidah .

Coach Lisa who trained some of our male coaches; Elijah Rabwoni,Dan Mubiru,Richard Semanda,Saidi Segirinya,Ronald Mulindwa and Hadijah Nangonze during the first course conducted by International Sport Connection(ISC). Lisa is on a fact finding mission(Case study) of how to help and groom the girls into playing professional football. She has been in Uganda for a month working on the case study

EYP to Host Ecole Football of DR Congo today

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) will today 19.04.11 host Ecole Football Academy (BUKAVU) of DR Congo in a friendly game. EYP are preparing for European and US tour in the Month of July 2011. Ecole arrived on Monday and are ready for today's games with the U7,U9,U11 and U13 academy teams from EYP.

The technical team has planed several of such build up games prior to engagements at an international level. EYP U13 is coached by Head coach George Lutalo was quoted saying his team were ready to win the game and any result would be good because EYP is developing the players for future engagements. U11 Coach Bashier Mubiru said that his team was ready for the game though some of my players were still at school.

EYP to Learn More on Healthy Tips

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) will this weekend continue with the healthy talk session. The kids will acquire and learn more tips on how to keep their bodies healthy. The YAHS Project Executive Director Mr.Yahaya Katumba says, "The four topics are still on". "This week we shall talk about accidents on the pitch"."These topics are important to these young players especially at an early age and as future Uganda Cranes players".

The experts from Mulago Hospital will be available to conduct the Health talk. EYP encourages the kids to attend in person and learn more on Healthy Tips. The topics covered so far include How to Avoid Injuries and What to Eat for a Healthy Body. This week we shall deal with How to avoid accidents.###08.04.11

Edgars kids learn healthy tips

Edgars youth Programme has designed a program for kids to learn how to be healthy and fit. This program was designed for players,coaches as well as fans to keep fit and healthy in order to manage sports.This program started two days ago and it will run till the end of this month.The healthy department is managed by Doctors from Mulago Hospital as well as from Kampala healthy centres and was innitiated by Mr. Katumba Yahaya an Executive Director of KAM MEDICAL CONSULT CLINIC and PEARL MEDICAL CENTRE based in Wandegeya. Mr Katumba says YAHS MEDICS is to support sportsmen to archieve a healthy career with a goal of a healthy sportsman and sports for all. The healthy talk shows started with prevention of injuries.Most of our players injure themselves without knowledge. EYP kids learnt how to protect themselves from injuries and they were happy to learn such, which is essential. George Mutanda and Mr.Richard Lubwama, were happy to see kids learn the idea of avoiding injuries and they requested the kids to keep their body free from injuries. The team will end the sessions this Month and EYP wishes to see kids free from injuries  ### 04.04.11

Edgars sponsors Lubiri SS

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) has sponsored Lubiri SS. Lubiri who are partners with EYP is playing in the Girls post primary schools football games being played at Old Kampala SS. This was reaveled by coach Peter Makanga who is the Technical Director at EYP. We need to boost these girls they are our partners.Lubiri girls has good players playing in our academy. Lubiri is representing Rubaga division among the players includes Carol among others.Lubiri SS played against Old Kampala and Kawempe Muslim 1-0 and 0-1 respectively.### 01.04.11

Edgars boosts St Julian High with balls

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) has continued to support football by donating 4 balls to St Julian High School. The Gayaza based school which partners with EYP recieved 4 balls from the Acting Team Leader Coach Saidi Segirinya,through the school coach Peter Sebuliba who represented the school. Peter said this was a timely donation as the schooln will represent Gayaza in the post primary competitions due to kick off tomorrow 30.03.11 at Entebbe Works ground. Coach Peter thanked EYP for the contribution towards their school and said that they will use the balls to tap and develop talents. The hand over ceremony was held at EYP offices on Tuesday 29.03.11 at 11 am.

Edgars Youth Programme congratulate Cranes

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) congratulate the Uganda Cranes upon winning away in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinnea Bissau.Cranes won against Gunnea Bissau 1-0 goal scored by David Obua in the first half away in Guinnea Bissau capital on Saturday.We at EYP were happy and we look forward in seeing the Uganda Cranes qualify for AFCON 2012 finals.One of the kids at Aga Khan Primary Emmanuel Akampurira said that Cranes is my team and am happy for it and i pray they win more games.## 28.03.11

Edgars Shows signs of appreciation to MUBS

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) doanted balls to Makerere Univesirty Business School(MUBS). EYP handed over the balls to the sports Tutor Mr. Hillary Kimbugwe on Monday 22 nd March 2011.

 EYP was represented by the acting Team Leader Coach Saidi Segirinya who said that EYP has had a good working relationship with MUBS and now it is time to extend a small sign of appreciation. EYP has been using MUBS ground at Nakawa since 2007 todate and has never had any problems whatso ever.

 Mr.Kimbugwe ( a retired FIFA Referee) thanked EYP and pleadged more support towards developing and tapping of talents. "For sure you have come at the right time when we badly needed them"says Kimbugwe EYP trains at MUBS on Saturdays for weekend program from 9am to 12 noon. ##24.03.11

Edgars Girls team reach finals

Edgars YouthProgramme(EYP) Girls team and Lubiri SS lost to seniors team in the Women gala played at Old Kampala Grounds. EYP team played in club category with Kampala united while Lubiri SS played in Secondary schools against Old Kampala SS and Kawempe Moslem School. EYP played with Kampala United first round drew 1 all goal scored by Sharon Mirembe from long range and equalized and in the second game with the same team EYP put up a spirited fight but lost one zero to a senior team composed of National team players. While Lubiri played against Old Kampal and won 1-0 and also played against a senior team Kawempe on finals and lost one zero. Both teams EYP and Lubiri played good games but the lack of a cutting edge in the box let them down. Coach Maurice for lubiri attributed to short notice from the organizers but given time we shall win one of the trophies in any of the organized events.## 21.03.11 

Edgars display good football during friendly games

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) U 16 team on the weekend of 19th March 2011 played against St Juliana College based in Gayaza.The team played and lost 5-2 against this school. The  U9 Boys team also played and lost 5-0 against KJT. Despite the team's loss, they displayed good team work,support to each other and generally played well.

"EYP displayed a good game and all the kids enjoyed themselves" said Coach Hadijah Nangoonze who handles the  U9 players. On the Other hand, the St Julian Coach said that the EYP team is good but needs to have more practice matches to gain the experience desired. He acknowledged that the EYP players will make a good team if kept together. ##15.03.11

Edgars Youth Programme plays St Julian and KJT

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) on Saturday played against St Julian College Gayaza based school and KTJ. EYP Lost both games i.e U16  against St Julian while U9 against Kampala Junior Team.

Despite the loss, both teams showed alot of improvement,St. Julian senior players praised EYP kids and believe  they will be a good team.

EDGARS DONATES BALLS TO LUBIRI SS

Edgars Youth programme(EYP) officials led by their Team Leader Edgar Watson paid a courtsey visit to Lubiri SS. EYP had a meeting with Lubiri Secondary school Headteacher Al Haji Swaibu Mbazira. The contigent that also included coach Maurice and coach Elijah Rabwoni met the school headteacher and expressed appreciation for the school's partnership with EYP especially in promoting girls football.

EYP has partnered with Lubiri SS in a bid to identify, develop and promote sports in girls (especially soccer). The Headmaster said the school was open to this partnership and expressed ideas where girls should be identified earlier. The school has more than 1,200 girls enrolled through which EYP could identify those to be developed.

EYP donated balls to help both boys and girls football continue develop their talent.

Edgars Youth Programme Team Leader Launches Counselling Program

 07.03.11

Edgars Youth Programme( EYP) on Saturday 05.03.11 launched a counselling program. This program which is for all those enrolled in the EYP activities will help our youths who have individual problems that they may want to share and seek guidance on individual basis but fail in their bid to know where to seek counselling. We decided to introduce this program so that we can help address issues that affect players, and this will enable youths to continue to play football since some of our youths tend to end their career at an early stage because of too much stress both at home, school and everywhere else.

EYP has a professional youth Counsellor, Rossette Nabatyanga, who joined EYP staff in order to find solutions in this area. The official launch of this counselling program was done by our own Team Leader Edgar Watson at 11am at Aga Khan field in Old Kampala.

This Counselling program will cover players, fans, parents, coaches and children/youths from the public who play sports but have encountered problems that need someone to consult. It will be run on a confidentiality basis and geared towards helping stakeholders to get out of vulnerable situations and perform better in life.The professional counsellor who will lead the program was unveiled on that day. The Team Leader Mr Edgar Watson said that our youths have suffered these problems and what we lacked was that professional push in the affected field. Now that she she has joined us, it will be up to the youths to take the advantage and contact Ms Rossette.

Counselling program to be launched at Edgars (5th March 2011)

Edgars Youth Programme( EYP) is to launch a counselling program towards all those enrolled in the activities. It has been discovered that many Youths tend to have individual problems that they may want to seek guidance individually but fail to know where to seek assistance.

EYP has a professional Youth Counsellor Rossette Nabatyanga who has accepted joined EYP staff in order to find solutions in this area. The Official launch of this counselling program will be done on saturday 5th March 2011 at 11am at Aga Khan field in Old Kampala.

This Counselling program will cover players, fans,paretns,coaches, and children/Youths from the public who play sports but have encounter problems and need someone to consult. It will be run on a confidentiality basis and geared towards helping stakeholders to get out of Vulnerable situations and perform better in life.The professional Counsellor who will lead the program will be unveiled on the 5th March 2011.

Edgars give hard time to Jogoo Team

01.03.11

Edgars Youth Programme(EYP) U16  team played against Big league side Jogoo Young and lost 3-1, in a tightly contested match, U16 comprising of Martin Karl, Rudi ,Ivan Mukasa ,Isma Magoola gave had time to Big League side.

EYP team though lost  the game, there was a great improvement team a factor which gave the opponets hard time at Aga Khan primary play ground on Saturday 26th February. The consolation goal was scored by EYP captain Karl Martin and the coach of Jogoo Young David Kaziba said that the boys of EYP will be a tough team in the near future if they stay together.

EDGARS YOUTH PROGRAMME (EYP) FINALLY LAUNCH COUNSELLING

Today Saturday 5th March 2011 EYP officially Launched the Counselling Programme at Aga Khan Field with Rosette Nabatyanga officially being unveiled to the Public.

Team Leader Edgar Watson  recomfirmed that EYP is concerned with activities that will shape up the career of youths " Although Players are playing as a Team on the Field, EYP realises that players are Human beings who stay in families and communities which give each Individual unique problems". When problems are settled, players will be able to grow and live life better.

Consellor Rosette said that each age group will be handled differently depending on their needs and most times have Girls and Boys of higher Youth groups handled with different approach.

She emphasized that confidentiality will be adhered to and demostration Games will be used to mix up Fun and Education.

The Counselling will be continuous in EYP from today and so on. ##(5th March 2011)

EDGARS YOUTH PROGRAMME MOURNS COACH OTTI

Edgars Youth Programme (EYP) has been saddened by the sudden death of the former national team player and veteran Coach, Otti David, who died yesterday 03.03.11. All EYP coaches were touched as he has been indeed active in the EYP programs as seen in the  photo below. Coach David has been active in our programs like seen in the picture below during the workshop of Deaf League 2008 held at Namboole stadium.Details of burial arrangements will be communicated as it has not yet been finalised with his family members from overseas. May his soul rest in eternal peace

Edgars U11 for charitable cup with URA

26.05.10

Edgars Youth Programme has landed an invitation to play a curtain raiser this Sunday 30^th May. The charitable cup will be played at Namboole stadium with teams URA,UJL,KJT to feature in an 11 a side games where two finalsits will recieve prizes.These games are  going to be played in Awareness for War Victims in Uganda where the main soccer game will be played between FUFA and Governemnet officials captained by President Museveni while FUFA team will be captained by FUFA Boss Mr Lawrence Mulindwa.

Other guests includes the UN secretary General Mr B.Kimoon. This also will help Edgars team which is praparing for a Welsh tournament due in UK in the month of August.

Edgars U9,11 and 13 for LIGI NDOGO IN NAIROBI

07.08.09

Edgars Youth Programme have landed another invitation to play in theannual tournament to be held in Kenya. According to the Team leader at Edgars Saidi Segirinya said EYP is happy to be invited to participate in the youth tournament which
will kick off 28th Aug- 30th Aug.

Edgars Youth Programme last participated in that tournament in 2007 where EYP took U7,U8,U9 and U10 where EYP's U9 reached semi finals and lost out, and did not participate in 2008 since we were preparing for Sweden trip but now we ready for that trip
and we shall take U9,U11 and U13 which will compete for the trophy.

Silver medalists Edgars back home today

03.08.09

Edgars Youth Programme will jet in today from UK. Edgars who represented Uganda in the Wealsh International Super reached finals of U11 category after loosing finals but managed to get the medal returns today at 10.00pm. Coach Dan Mubiru said before boarding a plane we have got what we wanted and am happy with the performance so far since it is the first time we participated in this tournament and we managed to reach the finals of the Super cup. We played with teams from Wales, UK,Malta and German and managed to get far. The boys panicked and weather tried to distabilize our camp but the boys did their best and reached the finals. We lost the first three games loosing 6 goals but later we did our best and we got what we aimed at to get exposed to the rest of the World and so far we have achieved it. The team will land at Entebbe Airport at 10.30pm.

Edgars invited for LIGI Ndogo Championship in Kenya

02.08.09

Edgars Youth Programme have landed an invitation to participate in the LIGI NDOGO Youth tournament to be held in Nairobi the capital of Kenya. LIDI NDOGO is an annual tournament held every year and kicks off 28th Aug.

 The Ag.Team Leader Saidi Segirinya revealed this invitation to participate in a one week tournament, however he said Edgars team is yet to confirm its participation. We shall wait for those who went to Uk to return and then we shall inform you wheather we are going or not.

Edgars has ever played in this tournament and U9 lost out in the finals in 2007 we took four teams and we came back safely with a silver trophy in 2007. Edgars have travelled in Rwanda,Kenya,Sweden and UK for their Youth tournaments.

Holiday Programme starts 17th Aug

31.07.09

Edgars Youth Programme holiday program will begin on 17th Aug at Aga Khan school. Acting Team leader coach Saidi Segirinya said all is set for the Holiday Camp and he believes the turn up will be high especially when the travel team players shall be around to share their experience with the rest of the youth

We expect to have new faces and we encourage parents to come and bring their children to get new ideas in football now that all the Coaches are fresh from an Elementally Coaching course at FUFA.

Edgars Youth Kids wins 1-0 against Blue Eagle Academy

20.07.09

Edgars Youth Programme U14 won Blue Eagle Academy at Makerere University Business Studies grounds(MUBS).The nine aside game was played on the weekend during the weekend program.The lone goal was scored by Simon Mugwanya with a brilliant finish and his team mates made sure no goal was scored in their own net among the players that played includes Walakira Hood, Bashir Kakooza, Fred Kajonga, Rymond Walugembe, Ssali Wilbrod, Mubarak Kusemererwa and Haruna.Coach Richard said we played badly beacuse of lack of coordination from new players were training but hope to improve greatly as the boys have shown they  have the potention to improve. 

13.07.09

EYP Coaches enroll for a FUFA Elementary course

Three Edgars coaches Segirinya Saidi, Mubiru Bashier,Elijah Rabwoni and Mubiru Hassan enrolled for a one week basic football coaching course which will be conduct at FUFA.

The course has been organized by Uganda Youth Football Associatio (UYFA) and mainly targets youth and Academy coaches with the aim of imparting modern football techniques to the coaches handling youth. The coaching course is aimed at developing the game from direct from young kids.The course is at FUFAHouse in Mengo.The facilitaors includes CAF Instructors FUFA Referees Mansoor Kimumwe,CAF Instructor for coaching Majidah Nantanda,CAF Physical Fitness Instructor Haruna Kebba,Techinical Director Asuman Lubowa and Cranes coach Williamson Bobby.

Aga Khan win Edgars soccer club competitions

04.07.09

Aga Khan school won soccer clubs competetions held at  MUBS.The competitions aimed at  the kids on how to develop self esteem during real competitions. Aga Khan won all the games in which three clubs(Aga Khan,URA,KJA) played in direfferent age groups.

In Upper category Aga Khan won 15-0  KJA upper section and also Aga Khan won 3-0 against KJA goals from Lugalambi Carlton scored two and Kizito Musoke added another one. URA won 1-0 against Aga Khan in the tense game played in the U9 age group Joel Opuli scored the lone goal.

Coach Seggie the in charge of the tournament said the boys displyed skills and have learnt alot of lessons from these games. On that day 2 new players were also welcomed Lowell Kirabo and Lloyd Tendo and were happy to join Edgars.

Edgars Youth Programme gets Sweden VISAS

15th Jun 2009

Edgars Travel Team has been Visas to travel to Sweden for the World Youth Cup in Gothia. According to the Technical Director at EYP, the team will depart on 11th July aboard SN Brussels Air line and games will played in Gothenburg where accommodation has been booked.The fixtures are not yet out but soon this week or early next they will be out and training program is going on.

14th Jun 2009

Edgars Youth Programme meeting a success

Parents of the travel team were happy to receive news of their children's visas being granted, this was during a meeting organised to brief parents on the travel arrangements held at MUBS grounds.

Team leader Edgar Watson was happy to meet them again since last year and thanked parents for the support and cooperation they accord EYP, he also urged parents to support and encourage their children during training.

The following are to travel to Gothia Karl Martin,Enock Ssewanonda,Allan Mugumbya,Ceasar Mugulusi,Henry Mugerwa,Traver Kitonsa,Travor Bwiiso,Adrian Nyanzi,Kakembo Ssemakula,Mark Ssenyonjo,Patrick Ssemaganda,Isaac Haq Mubiru,Amos Bwanika,Samuel Kaddu,Emma Kibago,Ludi Gerharstreiter,Simon Olaany,Crispus Wasswa,Roy Calvin Wasswa Lugalambi,Paul Conrad Kato Lugalambi.  

Edgars Youth Programme,Parents meeting on saturday

08th Jun 2009

 Edgars Youth Programme managment will meet parents on saturday over the progress on the travel team.Coach Dan Mubiru disclosed this and said the pupose of the meeting will be updating parents on the progress of the travel team which is due to leave for World Gothia and Welsh Cup respectively in July. The meeting will be held at Makerere University Business School(MUBS) training grounds starting at 9am. According to communications manager at Edgars Youth Programme Richard Semanda Swedish visas are already issued and just waiting for UK visas.

Edgars's Techinical Director and team leader for the trips Peter Makanga also assured kids and EYP about the positive progress on the travel to Gothia where the team will compete with Academies from countries like England,China,India,Sweden as hosts,Denmark,Malta among others says Makanga.