CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
3rd August 2019 (2nd leg)
Uganda Vs. Somalia at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo 4pm.
Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has named the 18 man Squad that will travel on Thursday morning for the trip to Djibouti ahead of the CHAN 2020 Qualifier against Somalia due this Saturday 27th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
The Squad was trimmed to 18 players after today’s practice match with Proline FC which ended goalless at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The 31 man contingent will have FUFA Executive Committee Member Kalyebara David Mukidi as the Leader of Delegation while National teams’ Officer Paul Mukatabala travelled in advance on Wednesday morning to plan for the team’s arrival.
Allan Okello with the ball in action today against Proline FC
The Contingent
Kalyebara David Mukidi –Leader of Delegation
Mubiru Abdallah-Head coach
Mbabazi Charles Livingstone (Assistant Coach)
Massa Geofrey –Team Manager
Wassa Sadiq –Gaolkeeper coach
Nakabago Emannuel-Team Doctor
Mayamba Stephen-Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
Ndawula Muhamamd Shaban- FUFA Delegate
Donney Robert- FUFA Delegate
Mulekezi Reagan –102.1 FUFA fm
Nsubuga Brian Emmy –FUFA Secretariat staff
Paul Mukatabala Nantulya -National Teams’ Officer
Players:
James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrcik Henry (KCCA FC) and Allan Okello (KCCA FC).
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes XI that payed against Proline FC in a practice match on Wednesday morning
African Stars (Namibia) vs KCCA FC- (1st Leg 9th-11th Aug)
KCCA FC vs African Stars -(2nd leg 23rd-25th Aug)
CAF Confederation Cup 2019/20
Preliminary 1st round:
Proline vs Masters Security Services (Malawi)- (1st Leg 9th-11th Aug,
Masters Security Services vs Proline FC-2nd leg 23rd-25th Aug)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee has approved funding for CAF Club Competitions representatives.
KCCA FC and Proline FC have been entered to represent Uganda in the CAF Club tournaments this season. KCCA FC won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title and will thus feature in the CAF Champions League while Proline FC lifted the Stanbic Uganda Cup to take the berth in the CAF Confederation cup.
The latest development has been confirmed by FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who says guidelines will be followed to benefit from the decision taken by the FUFA Executive.
‘FUFA has made strides as a result of increased Government funding for the Uganda Cranes activities. We now have resources for other football activities and stakeholders to develop the game of football in Uganda’ said Kiiza
The following guidelines will be followed by the two clubs:-
FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane and allowances for the Leader of Delegation.
FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane in economy class of the participating team for a maximum of 25 persons (18 players and 7 officials) from Entebbe to the Airport of the host Country within the provisions of the relevant Competition regulations.
The participating club shall provide in writing to FUFA CEO the list of the travelling contingent 14 days to the intended date of departure.
FUFA shall not assume the expenses arising out of any changes (for whatever reason) to the air tickets originally issued.
The Football Development Directorate of FUFA has released the date for the workshop of Concussion and injuries to be organised for the Uganda Premier League teams.
The workshop will be held on 31st July 2019 at Multitec Business Institute-Bukesa.
Stakeholders supporting the workshop
FUFA, Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Health, the University of British Columbia (Injury prevention division), Canada, University of Cape Town (Division for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine), South Africa and the University of Missouri- St. Louis (College of education-Athletic coaching).
The FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe confirmed the workshop.
‘FUFA has organised a workshop on Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain) injury awareness training tools (CATTONLINE) for the 16 StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs. The aim of the training is to equip participants with resources and tools for managing concussion injury-related issues in football’ said Mwebe
‘The participants will be equipped with ways to recognise, prevent and manage concussions as well as mitigating future concussion. Participants will be given a certificate of completion together with concussion manuals given to them’ added Mwebe.
Meanwhile, Dr. Timothy Makubuya will provide information about the Co-coaching model for coaches in Uganda thus exploring new opportunities for injury prevention during the workshop.
At least two participants from each UPL Club are invited to attend the workshop that will start from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Registration is ongoing by filling an online form in the link below. The registration closes on July 27, 2019, at 4:00 pm
Highlights of the report by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee
Wakiso Giants, and URA FC get full license for 2019/20 season
4 clubs KCCA FC, Vipers FC, Maroons FC and Proline FC granted Provisional Licenses
Bright Stars FC, Express FC, Tooro United FC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC) denied Licenses as they have a few requirements to meet
Onduparaka FC, Kyetume FC, Police FC, Busoga United FC and SC Villa failed to submit the minimum requirements within the deadline
FUFA Club Licensing committee has confirmed submissions from Eleven (11) clubs for the 2019/20 season Club Licensing exercise.
KCCA FC, Proline FC, Vipers SC, Tooro United FC, Mbarara City FC, Maroons FC, Wakiso Giants FC, Bright Stars FC, Express FC, BUL FC, and URA FC are the clubs that have submitted their requirements.
The submission of Club Licensing minimum requirements by clubs within the timeline was granted qualification for inspection of their infrastructure. The process was completed by 17th July 2019.
However, Onduparaka FC, Kyetume FC, Police FC, Busoga United FC and SC Villa failed to submit the minimum requirements within the deadline. Therefore they do not qualify for the inspection exercise.
In line with the Club Licensing road map for 2019/20 season, the First Instance Body (FIB) held a meeting on Tuesday 23rd July 2019 at FUFA House – Mengo and evaluated the inspection report.
The body confirmed that two (2) clubs (URA FC and Wakiso Giants FC) were granted full License for the 2019/20 season.
In addition, four (4) clubs (KCCA FC, Vipers FC, Maroons FC and Proline FC) were granted provisional Licenses while Bright Stars FC, Express FC, Tooro United FC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC) were denied Licenses for 2019/20 season.
Clubs with provisional licenses and those that have not yet met the minimum requirements have been given an extended period of up to Friday 26th July 2019 to have an inspection of their infrastructure conducted.
Any failure by the club to meet the listed requirements as per earlier communication within the deadline shall mean denial of a license for the 2019/20 season.
A club that is denied a license shall have a right of appeal to the FUFA Club Licensing Appeals Committee.
More so, the deadline for 1st Division Club Licensing process is Friday 26th July 2019. No further inspections will be conducted after the deadline.
FUFA LICENSING COMMITTEE Rogers Byamukama- Chairman
Mpiima Samuel- V/Chairman
Aggrey Ashaba- Member
Dr. Chandi Fred Opeli- Member
Ben Mwesigye-Member
Main Photo: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige and SUPL CEO Bernard Banamani during the Club Licensing Press Conference at FUFA House Mengo
Uganda Cranes will kickoff the Total AFCON 2021 qualification campaign away against Burkina Faso and a home fixture with Malawi on dates to be decided between 11-19 November 2019.
However, the National team will have to wait for nine (9) months after two Match Days to play their next fixtures.
Uganda Cranes will play a doubleheader with either Seychelles or South Sudan between 31st August and 8th September 2020. Both teams will face off in the preliminary round before the winner joins group B.
On Match Day 5 Uganda Cranes play at home against Burkina Faso between 5th- 13h October 2020. Both teams met each other during the 2017 AFCON qualifier with the Burkinabes winning 1-0 at home and the fixture in Nambole ended goalless.
The last group fixture will be against the Flames of Malawi who last played in AFCON Finals in 2010.
The match is scheduled to be played between 9th -17th November 2020.
Former Uganda Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa 92nd left) and Burkina Faso Captain Charles Kabore (2nd Right) during the 2017 AFCON qualifier match between Uganda and Burkina Faso on 29th March 2016 in Mandela Stadium Namboole
AFCON 2021 Group B Fixture
Match Day 1
11-19 November 2019
Burkina Faso vs Uganda
Matchday 2
11-19 November 2019
Uganda vs Malawi
Match Day 3
31 August – 8 Sept 2020
Uganda vs Seychelles/S.Sudan
Match Day 4
31 August – 8 Sept 2020
Seychelles/S.Sudan vs Uganda
About 63 districts have taken part at the district level in the inaugural FUFA Primary Schools football championship codenamed ‘Odilo’.
The championship is for Primary schools around the country played in the Eight (8) FUFA Football regions- Kampala, Buganda, Kitara, Western, North East, West Nile, Eastern and Northern.
All regions have concluded their championships at various district levels. The eight (8) Regional winners will now tussle it out for National championship to be held at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Graphic image for Regional champions
Sixty (60) District teams were declared winners and went on to battle for top honours at the regional level. The Regional winners will feature in the National championship at FUFA Technical centre, Njeru at a date yet to be named.
The turn-up of school teams impressed the organisers of the championship. The FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe is glad that the maiden edition finally got underway and is looking forward to the next stage.
All 8 Regional Champions declared, National Finals to be held in Njeru
Oasis Annext Primary School of Arua emerged winners of the West Nile region after edging Govule Primary School from Yumbe 1-0 in the final.
Graphic image for West Nile Region
The Buganda regional title was won by Rays of Grace Junior School from Buikwe-Kirugu who defeated Kako Primary School (Masaka) 3-0 in the final.
Graphic image for Buganda Region
Citizen Parents Primary School lifted the Kampala Regional cup title by edging Old Kampala Primary School 4-2 on penalties after a 2 all draw.
Graphic image for Kampala Region
Tooro from Kabarole also needed penalties to see off Little Treasure of Kiryandongo. The two schools played to a 1-1 draw in the final before Tooro won 4-1 on penalties to lift the Kitara Regional trophy.
Graphic image for Kitara Region
The Eastern region title was won by Busumbu Primary School from Manafwa after beating Main Street Primary School (Jinja). Busumbu won 4-2 on penalties after the two teams tied 1-1 in normal time.
Graphic image for Eastern Region
Bright Valley Primary School beat Otimo Waa Primary School 5-4 on penalties to take the Northern region cup. Normal time ended goalless.
Graphic image for Northern Region
The North East Regional title was lifted by God’s Grace Primary School from Serere.
Graphic image for North East Region
Western region winners are Green Valley Primary School who took home the championship after collecting points from the two games played at the Regional Level. In one o the matches Green Valley defeted Kirima Primary School of Kanungu 2-0.
Graphic image for Western Region
FUFA Football Development Director Ali MWebe on the Odilo Championship
Odilo Championship comes in the right period for implementation of FUFA’s strategic plan at the grassroots and youth football development. Our goal set in 2017 was to increase the number of young players in the game of football.
FUFA has undertaken a number of initiatives and programmes to develop the game at the grassroots and youth football circles working with the Government and Uganda Secondary School Sports Association (USSSA) for boys and girls. The Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA), partners like Airtel have contributed to youth football. Such programmes have seen over 15,000 boys and close to 7,000 girls kick the ball every football season.
The player development pathway resembles a pyramid shape with a wider base and narrow top. With age-based progression at various levels, the successful ones make it to the top like playing in the 1st division, senior National team or trade their careers in foreign countries.
Therefore Odilo expands our base touching primary schools level (U14) and every corner of the FUFA Regions.
Counting on the efforts of all stakeholders for the flow of the first edition, other follow-up support development activities like coaching development, Talent Identification, equipment and facilities shall be strengthened in the near future.
Such projects are highly recommended by FIFA under its new plan-Football for Schools Project supported by the FIFA Forward Programme to grow football for boys and girls within Member Associations.
The Odilo National Finals will be held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru at a date yet to be confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Department.
Why the name Odilo
FUFA launched a new tournament called ‘Odilo’ on Wednesday 8th May 2019 morning at FUFA House designed for grassroots football to be played by Primary Schools in Uganda.
However how much do you know about the choice of word ‘Odilo’ for FUFA’s newest baby on the 13 strong Competitions list organsied by FUFA.
The FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza patiently told the story during the press conference.
Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Gipir and Labongo who moved South from the land called Bahel-Gazel and settled in present-day West Nile with their families and children.
Due to inter-family jostles and glitches involving the loss and recovery of the Royal Spear from the wilderness by Gipir and the extraction of a bead from Labongo’s daughter’s ripped stomach, the two brothers decided to part ways.
Consequently, on one morning at a place called Wang-Lei in present-day Pakwach they buried an axe and parted ways.
Gipir and his family took the area west of the Nile and became the Alur Community while Labongo moved eastwards settling off through Acholi, Lango, Bunyoro, Bukedi up to areas of Western Kenya as Luo Community.
Amongst the Alur was born a boy called ODILO in the remote village of Pavungu.
While a teenager Odilo ventured his way to Kampala where he found a group of boys kicking around object which excited him very much
He manoeuvred and sneaked away with the round object up to Pavungu imagine in two days!
The youths and men of Pavungu were so agitated and started playing using the round object on the guidelines of Odilo and easily named it Odilo which would later turn out to be the BALL and the game, Football.
Odilo spread out to the Greater Northern Uganda that hosts two FUFA Regional Football Associations of West Nile and Northern like wildfire.
In recognition of the Alur, the people of Pavungu, the Greater Northern Uganda and Odilo himself, the FUFA Executive Committee decided that the newly introduced FUFA Primary Schools Championship to be played across Uganda hereby named “ODILO”.
Newly elected CAF Executive Committee Member for CECAFA Eng. Moses Magogo has said that CECAFA needs concerted efforts to bring back the football glory days in the region.
Magogo who is also the FUFA President says that the entire region needs to pull resources together in football for the current and future generations to enjoy the game.
L-R; Hon. Hamson Obua, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA President End. Moses Magogo and FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye at the VIP Lounge, Entebbe Airport
Magogo witnessed the CECAFA club championship final on Sunday in Kigali won by Ugandan champions KCCA FC-a trophy that had the Lugogo based side for close to 41 years.
L-R; FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Haji Abdul Lukooya, Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Eng. Moses Magogo, Darius Mugoye, Hamid Juma and Ronnie Kalema at the VIP Lounge – Entebbe
He connected straight from Cairo to Kigali for the final. He was in Cairo for the CAF Assembly that ushered in a new team of Zonal representatives on the CAF Executive.
Hon. Hamson Obua while delievring a speech at the Skyz Hotel, Naguru during the luncheon
While at the VIP Lounge at Entebbe Airport, Eng. Magogo addressed the media and took them through the plans ahead.
‘We shall hold a strategic meeting with all the FA Presidents of the CECAFA Region here in three weeks’ time. We must reorganize ourselves to stand any chance to compete favorably with the rest of the African teams on the continent’ noted Magogo
‘If we are to achieve our vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch we must have strong neighbors in football. There are countries in our region that would be bidding to host big competitions but it should be more important that we prepare ourselves competitively’ added Magogo.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the media on arrival
‘My new position on the CAF Executive provides you the chance to contribute to the ideas related to football that may help to the development of the game’ concluded Magogo.
At Entebbe airport, Eng. Magogo was welcomed by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Exco Members, Hajji Abdu Sekabira, Ronnie Kalema and Hamid Juma. Hon. Hamson Obua (Ajuri County MP) and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu also attended the event in Entebbe.
He was later hosted to a luncheon at Skyz Hotel, Naguru.
FUFA President joined by FUFA Exco Members, Honorable members of Parliament and Friends to cut the cake at Naguru.
After returning from AFCON, Uganda Cranes began preparations for CHAN qualifiers with a regional tour match against Kitara Region Select at Booma Grounds in Hoima on Saturday 20th July 2019.
Thousands of fans from all over the region stormed the venue to witness and support their team that got the lead from Bumate FC striker Vicent Kasoki in the 43rd minute.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Kyambadde in control of the ball during the match against Kitara Region Select
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Kyambadde was close to scoring for the Cranes in the 32nd minute when he brilliantly looped goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba but the ball hit the goal post.
Goalkeeper Saidi Keni, Daniel Serunkuuma, Nelson Senkatuka, David Owori, Paul Mbowa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Johnson Odong, Yusuf Ssozi, Asraf Mandela and Andrew Kigozi were introduced at the beginning of the second half. Left fullback Disan Galiwango is the only player that was not rested after the break.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Bright Anukani (red) releasing the ball during the match against Kitara Region Select
Kitara Region coach Henry Gama made three tactical changes when he substituted goal scorer Kasoki for David Obedmoth in the 50th minutes, Kiryandongo TC player Steven Obbona came on for Roger Miller Ahumuza, Andrew Omego was introduced for Dove FC Ronald Kyamanywa, Kitara FC Joel Oscar Munihizi replaced injured Richard Enjama, Patrick Ongeyumu for Robert Bayuku, Brian Atuhire for Ivan Businge while Goalkeeper Kiyimba paved way for Yasiri Arafat.
Uganda Cranes left fullback Disan Galiwango (red) in action during the match against Kitara Region Select
Cranes second-half team dominated much of the game but the home side defence worked tirelessly to deny any scoring opportunities created by the visitors.
In the 90th minute, Uganda Cranes midfielder Yusuf Ssozi’s effort was cleared off the goal line by defender Maxwell Owachgiu.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Tom Masiko launching an attack against Kitara Region Select
‘It was a good game for us. We dominated both halves but failed to hit the net. The match has helped us to identify some of the weaknesses in the team that we should work upon before playing Somalia next week‘said Uganda Cranes Coach Abdallah Mubiru
Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel and parterners Nile Breweries under their brand Nile Speical team-up to support the tour.
The Cranes will travel to Djibouti for CHAN qualifier match against Somalia on 27th July 2019
fans at Booma Grounds in Hoima watching Uganda Cranes Vs Kitara Region Select game
Kitara Region Select IX
Jamil Kiyimba (GK), Richard Enjama, Rogers Lwebuga, Karim Ramathan, Maxwell Owanchgiu, Ivan Businge, Ramathan Dudu, Ronald Kyamanywa, Vicent Kasoki, Robert Baluku, Roger Miller Ahumuza.
Subs:
Yasiri Arafat (GK), Joel Oscar Munihizi, Brian Atuhaire, David Obedamoth, Patrick Ongeyumu, Andrew Omego, Steven Obbona.
Uganda Cranes IX
Yasin Mugbi (GK), Paul Willa, Disan Galiwango, John Revita, Timothy Awany, Tadeo Lwanga, Tom Masiko, Bright Anukani, Allan Kayiwa, Patrick Kaddu, Allan Kyambadde
Subs:
James Alitho (GK), Saidi Keni (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Paul Mbowa, Daniel Serunkuma, Nelson Senkatuka, Johnson Odong, Yusuf Ssozi, David Owori, Mustafa Mujuzi, Andrew Kigozi
Kitara Region goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba attempting to save the ball during the Region Tour match against Uganda CranesMusician Khalifah Aganaga performing before the crowd at Booma Grounds in Hoima
MAIN PHOTO: Kitara Region Select Goalie Jamil Kiyimba making a save in the match against Uganda Cranes
Group B: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan/Seychelles
The two legged four preliminary ties will be played in October
Group stage matches kickoff in November with two Match Days
The winners and runners-up will qualify from each group except in Group F where Cameroon automatically qualify as hosts with the highest placed of the other three teams.
Uganda Cranes has been drawn in Group B for the qualification stages of the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2021 to be hosted by Cameroon.
Familiar foes Burkina Faso and Malawi are Uganda’s opponents, They will also be joined by either South Sudan or Seychelles who have to negotiate their way to the group stages by featuring in a two legged affair in the preliminary round.
The draw was conducted at Mariott Hotel in Zamalek, Cairo Egypt on Thursday evening, a few hours after FUFA President had been elected on to the CAF Executive to represent Central East Zone (CECAFA). He beat Tanzania’s Leodegar Tenga by 33-19 votes during the poll.
The Starting line up for Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso in the away fixture of the 2017 Qualification Campaign. Both teams have been drawn again in the same group for another campaign
The four preliminary ties will be played in October and the group phase kicks off the following month with two rounds.
The winners and runners-up will qualify from each group except in Group F where Cameroon automatically qualify as hosts with the highest placed of the other three teams.
Abdu Lumala (L) will be looking forward to the AFCON 2021 Qualification Campaign
African soccer legends Nkwankwo Kanu (Nigeria), Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal), Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon), Mohamud El Khaleb (Egypt) and Rabah “Mustapha” Madjer (Algeria) helped conduct the exercise for the draws witnessed by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.
According to the qualification process, four matches will kick off the preliminary round with the winners joining groups A, B, C and D.
Preliminary Round:
Liberia Vs Chad – Winner will remain in A4
South Sudan Vs Seychelles – Winner will remain in B4
Mauritius Vs Sao Tome e Principe – Winner will remain in C4
Djibouti Vs The Gambia – Winner will remain in D4
THE GROUPS FOR 2021 AFCON QUALIFICATION-CAMEROON
A: Mali, Guinea, Namibia, Liberia or Chad
B: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan or Seychelles
C: Ghana, South Africa, Sudan, Mauritius or Sao Tome and Principe
D: Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Angola, Djibouti or The Gambia
E: Morocco, Mauritania, Central African Republic, Burundi
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has been elected to the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Executive Committee.
Eng. Magogo beat his challenger Leodegar Tenga from Tanzania 33 to 19 votes in a poll conducted during the 41st CAF Ordinary Assembly at Marriot Zamalek Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
The mood at the Mariot Hotel in Cairo after Eng. MosesMagogo was declared the new CAF Executive Committee member representing East- Central zone.
He will now represent the Eastern and Central Africa Zone (CECAFA Region) on the CAF Executive Committee where he has been serving as a co-opted member.
‘It has been my dream 20 years ago that one day I would serve as a CAF Executive Committee member. I am so happy that I have achieved it now. It is a big honour to be voted on the CAF Executive and I thank my Executive Committee at FUFA, Delegates, the team that has campaigning for me. This is not a personal victory alone but victory for us all. As young leaders on the African continent, we need to come up with the best ideas to help elevate Africa like other Confederations. I thank the Almighty Allah. I thank those who voted for me and the rest of Africa. In a special way, I thank my people from Uganda, the football family. We shall continue to work as one complete unit’
Other elected leaders included Abdulhakim Abraheem Abdulrarazzik Al Shalmani from Libya and Mauritius’ Mohamad Ally Samir Sobha.
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha while casting his vote in Cairo
The trio of Senegal’s Augustin Senghor (Western Zone A), Sita Sangare (Burkina Faso) for Western Zone B and Central Africa Republic’s Patrice Edouard Ngaissona for Central zone were all elected unopposed.
CAF officials congratulating FUFA President after his victory
The Ugandan delegation had the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson, FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha, Second Vice President Darius Mugoye as well as Jean Sseninde.
L-R; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson, Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha and Jean Sseninde.
Who is Moses Magogo Hassim?
Moses Magogo Hassim was born in Kamuli, Eastern Uganda on 8th November 1976 to Mr. Sam Zua Nkinda and Mrs. Ruth Biribawa Nkinda.
Academic Profile
Moses Magogo went to Kagulu Primary School in Kamuli District, Jinja College in Jinja District and Namilyango College in Mukono District before joining Makerere University for a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical).
Sports in Schools
While at Jinja College, Namilyango College and Makerere University Magogo excelled both in sports and academics. The rare double excellence was such that in one week he won the 10,000 metre race and was runners up in National Mathematics contest that brought the best students in the best schools in Uganda.
With Moses Magogo as Interior Minister and participant in several disciplines, Nkrumah Hall Bull roasted (won the overall sports competitions) for the first time in its history of over 40 years and also won the university football cup
Employment
He has worked with Kinyara Sugar Works, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the United Nations and African Development Bank. Currently Magogo is a shareholder and the Chairman Board of Directors of PearlSporto Investments Limited that owns and runs PearlSporto TV Channel (the only exclusively Ugandan Sports Channel)
Football and playing career
On top of playing primary, High school and University football, Magogo has also played association football with Kinyara Sugar FC and Mutundwe Lions FC. He is also the Captain of the FUFA President’s XI-a team that comprises former National team players.
Administration
In the lower football administration, Magogo was Club Treasurer Mutundwe Lions FC (1998 – 2013), Club Secretary Super Cubs Soccer Academy (2011-2013), Secretary Rubaga District Football Association (2005-2009) and FUFA General Assembly Delegate for Rubaga DFA (2004 – 2013).
In the National Football Administration, Magogo served as Secretary FUFA Competitions Committee (2005-2011), Chairman FUFA Licensing Board, member AFCON 2012 mobilisation committee (headed by Hon. Obua Hamson), FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Agent for Uganda, member of the FUFA EXCOM representing Kampala region and member of the Board of Directors Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium.
Moses Magogo is currently the FUFA President (voted in 2013, re-elected in 2017 for another 4 year term). Magogo succeeded Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa (now Honorary FUFA President) in August 2013.
He was a member of FIFA Security and Integrity Committee (2015-2017), Chairperson CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee, served as Member on CAF Organising Committee of the Inter Club championships, FIFA Football Administration & Management Instructor.
He was co-opted on the CAF Executive Committee in 2017 by CAF President Mr. Ahmad Ahmad being elected on 18th July 2019 to represent the CAF East-Central zone (CECAFA region) on to the CAF Executive.
He also served as Chairman of FUFA Marketing Committee and Member of the Board of Directors Mandela National Stadium Limited.
Innovations
Magogo is credited for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda and particularly the FUFA Big League and Regional Leagues.
He is also responsible for starting the players contracting regulations and system in Uganda, negotiating and concluding the various sponsorships to football. Magogo has been a key player in the governance reforms at FUFA and was a pivotal figure in the FUFA Presidency of Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa (2005-2013).
Awards
During his Administration2013 till to-date:
Introduced the FUFA Juniors League (started with U-17 but now U-19)
Introduced the FUFA Women Elite League in 2014
Introduced the Super8 Cup tournament that attracts the top 6 finishers in the League and newcomers from the FUFA Big league
CHAN 2020 Qualifier: 27th July 2019 (1st leg) Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
3rd August 2019 (2nd leg) Uganda Vs Somalia at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo 4pm.
Uganda Cranes of local-based players playing in the FUFA competitions intensified training in preparation for the CHAN clash against Somalia on 27th July in Djibouti (1st leg) and 3rd August (2nd leg) in Kampala.
Shafiq Kagimu takes charge of the ball at Lugogo
The team conducted double training sessions on Tuesday at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo under the guidance of interim coach Abdallah Mubiru assisted by Livingstone Mbabazi.
23 players took part in the training that involved ball work and endurance as they also prepared for the Regional tour of Kitara this Saturday in Hoima at Boma Ground.
Team talk after a training session at Lugogo
‘We are trying to work on the fitness and ball work before playing our first leg. All players are giving their and very focused. My target is to bring the best out of them’ said interim coach Mubiru
Abdallah Mubiru while speaking to the media
The team will conduct another double training session on Wednesday and Thursday before traveling to Hoima on Friday morning.
Special Image for the regional tour
‘We want to qualify for the final tournament in Cameroon. Our motivation is high and ready to give out 100%.’ said Uganda Cranes midfielder Tadeo Lwanga
Uganda Cranes Players that attended training on Tuesday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
James Alitho, Joel Mutakubya, Yasin Mugabi, Saidi Keni (Goalkeepers), Mbowa Patrick, Timothy Awany, Mustafa Mujuzi, Paul Willa, Disan Galiwango, Tom Masiko, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kayiwa, Allan Kyambadde, Patrick Kaddu, Nelson Senkatuka, Daniel Serunkuma, John Revita, Johnson Odong, David Owori, Shafic Kagimu, Yusuf Ssozi, Ashraf Mandela and Andrew Kigozi
Friday 12th July- Uganda Squad of local based players named
Sunday and Monday 14th-15th July 2019: Training sessions at 10am in Lugogo
Tuesday and Wednesday- 16th-17th July-Double training sessions (10am/4pm) at Lugogo
Thursday 18th July-Training 10am at Lugogo, enter residential camp in the evening
Friday 19th July-Travel to Kitara, train in Hoima for the Regional tour match
Saturday 20th July-Uganda Cranes vs Kitara Region Select
Sunday 21st July travel back to Kampala
The technical team of the Uganda Cranes (Local based players )
Head coach-Abdallah Mubiru
Assistant coach- Livingstone Mbabazi
Goalkeeping coach- Sadiq Wassa
Team Coordinator- Geoffrey Massa
Revita John encounters a Western region opponent when the Uganda Cranes toured Sheema in May
Abdallah Mubiru has kicked off his national team duties on an interim basis as Uganda Cranes coach by naming a 30 man Squad for the first round of the CHAN Qualifiers 2020 against Somalia over two legs to be played on 27th July and 3rd August 2019.
The non residential training session will start this Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo at 10am.
The Uganda Cranes team will play a regional tour match against Kitara Region Select on Saturday 20th July in Hoima.
The Squad named has 5 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 12 midfielders and 4 strikers.
Uganda Cranes brand attracts fans of all magnitudes. This photo was taken in Sheema when the Cranes played Western region Select in May. Fans are expected to turn up in big numbers when the National team plays in Hoima on Saturday 20th July 2019.
Players Summoned
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Alitho James (URA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), Keni Saidi ( Sc Villa), Mutakubya Joel ( Kyetume FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Police FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Dissan (Express FC), Obenchan Filbert (KCCA FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Masiko Tom (Vipers SC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Paidha Black Angels), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Kakiri Town Council FC).
Strikers: Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Senkatuka Nelson (Bright Stars FC) and Odong Johnson ( Police FC).
Uganda Cranes XI that played against Western Region select in May at Sheema Ground
MAIN PHOTO: Head coach Abdallah Mubiru (R) and Team coordinator Geoffrey Massa (L)
1st Leg: Somalia Vs Uganda – 26th – 29th July 2019 (Mogadishu)
2nd Leg: Uganda Cranes Vs Somali – 1st – 2nd August 2019 (Kampala)
The FUFA Emergency Executive Committee has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes CHAN team will be handled by Abdallah Mubiru (head coach), Livingstone Mbabazi (assistant coach), goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa and team coordinator Geofrey Massa.
The development was confirmed by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo as he addressed the media at FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘At the end of this month (July 2019), Uganda Cranes will be play the first round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers away and home against Somalia. Abdallah Mubiru (head coach), Livingstone Mbabazi (assistant), Sadiq Wassa (goalkeeping coach) and team coordinator Geofrey Massa will handle the team’ confirmed FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Somalia will host the first leg of the Total 2020 CHAN qualifiers against Uganda Cranes in Mogadishu before the return leg will be played in Kampala.
For the main stream National Senior team, and the rest of the junior sides (U-23, U-20 and U-17) the positions have fallen vacant.
Upon this background, the vacancies are open and FUFA is receiving applications.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo announced the latest changes in the various National male teams
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has successfully wound up the the famous ‘Project Cameroon 2019’ and ushered another for the FIFA World Cup 2026 during the well tended press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday, 10th July 2019.
This press conference was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye as well as three FUFA Executive Committee members Ronnie Kalema, Rogers Byamukama and Hamid Juma.
Originally set five years ago in 2014, the AFCON 2019 project placed the bar upon which the federation targeted and geared all its energies towards the accomplishment of Project Cameroon 2019.
Fine, FUFA qualified the Uganda Cranes for the AFCON finals hosted by Gabon in 2017, the prime target remained qualification for AFCON 2019 which was eventually achieved.
Now FUFA has set it eyes on the FIFA World Cup 2026 that will jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and USA.
‘Today marks the end of the Project Cameroon project that we launched on 24th November 2014. It has been a realistic project with many positives and definitely crucial learning experiences. We are also launching the FIFA World Cup 2026 Project. We shall remain competing in the qualifiers for all the Junior and senior team competitions in between as we prepare the team for the set goal. To be more specific, the were are looking at CHAN 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026, AFCON 2021, 2023 and 2025’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the press conference. On his left is Rogers Byamukama.
Eng. Magogo in a special way appreciated the different stakeholders who have worked as a unit to help achieve the set targets collectively.
In particular, he lauded the President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady Mama Janet Museveni, the Government of Uganda for the financial and moral support, FUFA Executive, FUFA Delegates, Clubs, Sponsors and partners, FUFA administration, Media and the gallant fans.
He pointed at the grey areas as indicators for signs of development especially referring to the two campaigns played at AFCON 2017 and 2019.
Like in 2014, FUFA will also hold a Symposium meant to brain storm ideas on how to reach the set targets, identify challenges and opportunities as well seek a way forward to the barrages that lie underneath to a successful football development.
Ali Kungu of Soft Power asking a question during the press conference
Technical set up of the Uganda Male National teams ( Juniors and Seniors)
Meanwhile, the FUFA Emergency Executive Committee confirmed that all the technical positions for the the senior and Junior teams (U-23, U-20 , U-17, U-15) are now vacant and eligible candidates can apply for the jobs. The positions that have become vacant are: Head coach, Assistant coach, Goalkeeping coach, Medical Personnel, Video Analyst, Phyisical Fitness trainer and Kitsmen.
Uganda Cranes CHAN Interim technical set up
Relatedly, the interim team of Abdallah Mubiru (Head coach), Livingstone Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Sadiq Wassa (Goalkeeping coach) and Geofrey Massa (Team coordinator) will handle the Uganda Cranes on interim basis for the CHAN 2020 qualifiers. Ugandawas drawn to play Somalia starting 26th July away with the return leg taking place a week later in Kampala.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Committee members Rogers Byamukama and Ronnie Kalema.
Three Ugandan FIFA Referees have received their equipment at a function held in Mengo at FUFA House on Wednesday morning.
The new referees on the FIFA list are Diana Murungi from Kitara Region , Florence Ayaro from North East and Kenneth Kawagga a Beach Soccer Referee.
The referees were accompanied to the function by FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egessa
While handing over the equipment, the Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema cautioned the referees to put the equipment to proper use because not every referee has the privilege to such items.
Kalema also noted that the trio brings a total of Ugandan FIFA Referees to twenty two (22) and therefore had to receive their equipment from FIFA for use while officiating matches.
‘You need to put the equipment to proper use because your are amongst the few chosen ones in Uganda. We now have 22 international referees’ said Kalema
The equipment was handed over to the referees by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Members Rogers Byamukama and Ronnie Kalema.
The Full list of Ugandan FIFA Referees 2019
Referees (Men): Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Mashood Ssali, Alex Muhabi, Sabilla Ali Chelengat and Oloya William
Assistant Referees (Men): Mark Ssonko, Dick Okello, Ronald Katenya, Lee Okello, Musa Ngobi Balikowa and Isa Masembe.
Referees (Women): Shamirah Nabadda, Diana Murungi and Florence Ayaro
Assistant Referees (Women): Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Catherine Cynthia Nagadya, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi and Jane Mutonyi.
Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Shafic Mugerwa, Muhammad Ssenteza and Keneddy Bazirio Kawagga
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Kawagga Kennedy, Diana Murungi and Florence Ayaro in their new FIFA kits
Northern Region districts of Gulu and Lira have been chosen to host the next phase of the FUFA Drum 2019 from the Quarterfinals to the Final of the tournament.
Acholi fans will continue to witness the FUFA Drum in their Province as FUFA confirmed Gulu and Lira as hosts of the next phase of the tournament.
The latest development was announced by the Chairman of the FUFA Drum Organising Committee Rogers Byamukama during the FUFA weekly Press Conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo.
‘Like we communicated at start of this year’s edition, the format of the FUFA Drum after the group stages was changed. We have selected Gulu and Lira to host the quarterfinals. The two districts have been chosen to ease accessibility of the fans and the media during the tournament’ said Byamukama
He added that the federation is working so hard to make sure the host venues meet the required standards.
The eight (8) Provinces through to the Quarter Finals will be pooled into two groups-one based in Gulu and the other in Lira and will be played in October but dates are yet to be confirmed.
The teams in the Quarterfinals are; Cup holders Buganda, 2018 runners Up West Nile, Lango, Acholi, Busoga, Bukedi, Bugisu and Tooro.
A Langi Province fan during the opening match between Buganda and Lango in Mukono. He will be able to watch many more matches in his backyard as Lira will host the latter stages of the tournament.
MAIN PHOTO: The Chairman FUFA Drum Organising Committee Rogers Byamukama announcing Gulu and Lira as hosts of the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final phases of the tournament.
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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo will on Wednesday address the members of the fourth estate at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.
The development was confirmed by the FUFA communications manager, Ahmed Hussein on Tuesday.
‘The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on Wednesday, 10th July 2019 at FUFA House. The Press conference will start by 10 AM. Member of the media are therefore urged to keep time’ Ahmed Hussein.
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