The FUFA Newsletter for the month of February 2019 is out. The online publication has interesting stories that made headlines last month. We have also included a brief on UCU Lady Cardinals’ star player Hasifah Nassuuna who is close to reaching a century of league goals.
Kabale Sharp Vs Bumate United (*Not played, Bumate United failed to travel)
Ntinda United 1-4 Kiira United
Wednesday Result: Kansai Plascon 1-1 Kiboga Young
Match day 15 of the Star Times FUFA Big League commenced on Wednesday with Kansai Plascon’s one all draw with Kiboga Young at the Mukono Bishops S.S Play ground.
Eight more games were played on Thursday with Kiira United and Kyetume the biggest winners on the day.
Kyetume silenced Kataka 4-2 at the Nakisunga Ssaza play ground while Kiira United humbled Ntinda United 4-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Meanwhile, Light S.S edged Amuka Bright Stars 1-0 as UPDF and visiting Jinja Municipal Council Hippos settled for a goal-less draw.
Entebbe and Bukedea Town Council also failed to find the back of the net at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga.
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, Kireka United and Masindi based Doves shared the spoils one all.
The Star Times FUFA Big League continues on Saturday with two matches.
Kitara hosts Water at Kigaya play ground in Hoima while Wakiso Giants will be home to Bukedea Town Council at the Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe.
Saturday, 2nd March 2019:
Kitara Vs Water – Kigaya Playground, Hoima
Wakiso Giants Vs Bukedea Town Council – Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe
The Uganda National football team (U17) finalised with their intensive residential training in Njeru ahead of the invitational tournament in Antalya Turkey. The team flew out Friday morning (4 am) aboard Egypt Air.
Leader of Delegation FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye (3rd from R) with the Uganda U17 team technical staff at Entebbe International Airport on Friday morning
The Team Manager Bashir Mutyaba traveled on Thursday afternoon as the advance party aboard Qatar Airways.
L-R Mutyaba Bashir (Team Manager) Kakande Shafic , Opaala Edrine Mukisa and Jarieko James
Throughout the ten-day camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru the team played two friendly matches to help the coaches assess players’ fitness levels.
Players Ekellot Ibrahim (L) and Ssekimbegga Kevin (R) during their last training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The Uganda U17 team-known as ‘The Cubs’ won 3-1 and 2-1 against Jinja SS school team and Football for Good respectively.
Various dynamics and trends of the game like scoring tactics, attacking and defending in numbers, wing play, diagonal crosses, intensity and mobility, transitional play, set-piece situations, endurance amongst other training drills have been tackled in the past few days under head coach Jackson Magera.
The squad of 23 players traveling to Turkey
Goalkeepers:
Jack Komakech (Ndejje University FC), Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC)
L-R Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC), Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC) and Jack Komakech (Ndejje University FC).
Rest of the Squad: Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Ekellot Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), John Rogers (Onduparaka FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Kakande Shafic (Bright Stars FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Kiddawalime Soul (Super Cubs), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC)
Team officials:
Mugoye Darius (Leader of Delegation),
Magera Jackson (1st Assistant coach)
Hamuza Lutalo (2nd Assistant coach)
Mubarak Kiberu (Goalkeeper coach)
Emmanuel Nakabago (Team Doctor)
Bashir Mutyaba (Team Manager)
Nalunga Sharon (FUFA Secretariat)
Omaria Bosco (Team Media Officer)
Mulekeezi Reagan (102.1 FUFA fm)
Bumpenje Frank (Kits officer)
MAIN PHOTO: The Ugandan Contingent of U17 players and team officials at Entebbe International Airport before they left on Friday morning for Antalya, Turkey.
2nd March 2019 Olila High School vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
2nd March 2019 Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga vs Divine Girls
3rd March 2019 She Corporates vs Muteesa I Royal University
3rd March 2019 Makerere University vs Asubo Gafford
10th March 2019 Kawempe Junior Team vs Mwanda Foundation
17th March 2019 Bunyaruguru Girls vs Tooro Queens FC
17th March 2019Kampala Queens vs Lady Doves
17th March 2019 Sagich Royal vs Echos High School
Olila High School against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC will be the biggest game in the round of 16 for the 2019 FUFA Women’s Cup after the draws held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo pitted the two teams together.
The game will be a repeat of the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League final where Kawempe Muslim edged the Soroti based side courtesy of a Tracy Jones Akiror lone strike at Lugogo.
Olila High School won the maiden FUFA Women’s Cup in 2017 defeating Asubo Gafford Ladies in the final played in Busia at the Madibira grunds and will be seeking to win the annual knockout tournament for the second time.
Under the guidance of Ayub Khalifa, Kawempe dumped out holders UCU Lady Cardinals in the previous round winning the game 3-1 in Mukono. However, the Warriors have never gone past the quarterfinal stage and will be hoping to break the jinx this season.
In the other fixture involving teams playing in the top tier league, last season’s losing finalists She Corporate will host Muteesa I Royal University. Both teams are in Victoria group of the FUFA Women Elite League . The two league engagements ended in barren stalemates.
Uganda Martyrs High School WFC official Ivan Ssempa Kimbugwe showing Mutesa I Royal during the draws of FUFA Women’s Cup round of 16 draws.
Makerere University (She MAK) who earned a walkover against Bugiri Town View in the round of 32 will play Asubo Gafford Ladies while Kampala Queens FC face Lady Doves from Masindi district.
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga were the biggest winners at the round of 32 outwitting Watoto Girls 10-0 with Crested Cranes start player Shadia Nankya scoring seven goals. They will be at home against Divine Girls a team that stunned Rines Women FC in the previous round.
Bunyaruguru Girls(Rubirizi District) take on Tooro Queens FC from Fortportal district while Sagich Royal from Serere district faces Echos High School from Soroti District.
Crested Cranes and Dove FC goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro was among those who took part in the process of FUFA Women’s Cup Round of 16 draws at FUFA House Mengo on Tuesday morning
FUFA Club Licensing manager, Ivan Kintu Bayige explained that the fixtures involving Tooro Queens vs Bunyaruguru Girls and Sagich Royal vs Echos High School were drawn according to the geographical location of the teams.
‘The games involving Bunyaruguru Girls vs Tooro Queens FC and Sagich Royal vs Echos High School have been drawn according to the location of the teams, “ he said before adding “ In case the teams are tying after normal time, the teams will head straight to kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner’
L-R Ashe Mukasa, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, FUFA Events Manager Leila Nankya and Ronald Muganzi during the launch of the CSR event.
The round of 16 fixtures will be played between 2nd -17th March 2019. The one legged ties will not need extra time in case normal time scores are even.
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA Women Development Officer Joan Namusisi taking part in the draws of FUFA Women’s Cup round of 16 at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday
Saturday 9th March 2019 Nebbi Central FC vs Bright Stars FC-Luo Stadum, Nebbi
Sunday 10th March 2019 Kyetume FC vs Wakiso Giants FC-Nakisunga Saaza Grounds
Monday 11th March 2019 Express FC vs BUL FC-Mutessa II Stadium
Tuesday 12th March 2019 Proline FC vs Vipers SC-StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Stanbic Uganda Cup joint record holders Express Football Club will face BUL FC in the quarterfinals. This comes after the draw was held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
Express FC just like KCCA FC has won the prestigious knockout tournament ten times with their last triumph coming in 2007. The Red Eagles will face a tricky side in BUL FC who have always been tough opponents in as far as the previous league engagements are concerned.
In the last ten league games between the two sides, Express FC have only won twice with the Jinja-based outfit winning six while the other two games ended in stalemates.
To reach this stage, Express FC dumped out Police FC on kicks from the penalty mark (3-1 after normal time ended goalless) while BUL FC, on the other hand, outwitted Bukedea Town Council FC 4-1.
Former Express FC player Ashe Mukasa picked Express FC during the Stanbic Uganda Cup draws at FUFA House on Wedneday
Last season’s runners up Vipers SC will visit Proline FC at the StarTimes stadium Lugogo, the first time the Venoms will play away this season inthe competition after dumping Rushere Growers(walkover), Kansai Plascon and Kiboga Young FC all at home.
There will be renewal acquaintances after Kyetume FC were drawn at home against Wakiso Giants. The two teams are both in Elgon group of the StarTimes FUFA Big League and will be facing off for the second time this season. The league meeting ended in a one-all draw at Nakisunga playground.
Kyetume FC ousted Kitara FC in the round of 16 while the Purple Sharks eliminated Tooro United.
Nebbi Central FC another big league entity who dumped out Nkambi Coffee FC will host Bright Stars FC.
Former Uganda Cranes legend Ashe Mukasa and Ronald Muganzi, Head of Agent Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda conducted the quarterfinal draws.
Mukasa famously known as the ‘football god’ with his left sweet foot is best known for his career at Express FC and the only Ugandan named on the best team during the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations.
He reminisced how the competition was tight at the time that he did not get the chance to lift the Uganda Cup-then the Kakungulu Cup.
“At the time when I played, we had very many good teams like KCC (now KCCA FC), Simba FC, Nsambya Fc, Maroons FC, and Coffee FC. So it was very hard for any team to win a trophy and I must say not winning this tournament still hurts me.” Said Mukasa who played for Nateete FC, Nakivubo Boys, Express FC among others.
Muganzi on the other expressed delight about the progress of the tournament and indicated Stanbic Bank will continue to offer their support.
L-R Stanbic Bank Head Agent Banking Ronald Muganzi and former ExpresS FC player Ashe Mukasa during the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinal draw at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
“As Stanbic Bank, we are happy to associate with FUFA through the Uganda Cup a tournament that brings thrilling action throughout the country. We can only promise more commitment and support towards the tournament.”
Like it has been the case in the previous editions where FUFA attaches Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to the tournament, the same will be done this year with the campaign officially launched today by FUFA Events Manager, Leila Nankya who called upon the public to embrace the cause.
“As we have done in the previous editions, the 2019 Stanbic Uganda Cup will have a CSR activity where we collect clothes and give them to the less privileged at the end of the tournament. I therefore, call upon the public to show support to the cause by bringing the items here at FUFA House and Stanbic Bank branches around the country”
L-R Ashe Mukasa, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, FUFA Events Manager Leilla Nankya and Ronald Muganzi as they launched the 2019 CSR
Buganda region will host this year’s final. The date and venue where the final shall be played will be communicated.
MAIN PHOTO:Stanbic Bank Head Agent Banking Ronald Muganzi displaying Vipers FC during the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarterfinal draws at FUFA House
FUFA Women’s Cup 2019
Round of 32
-Muteesa I Royal University 1(4)-1(3) Lango Queens
-Isra Soccer Academy 0-1 Kampala Queens FC
-Tooro Queens FC 3-2 Dynamic SS Jjeza
-Bunyaruguru Girls got a walkover against Western United
Kampala Queens, Muteesa I Royal University, Tooro Queens FC and Bunyaruguru Girls advanced to the round of 16 of the FUFA Women’s Cup after winning their respective games on Saturday.
The quartet joined twelve other teams that had already booked their slots in the round of 16 a week ago.
Kampala Queens secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Isra Soccer Academy in the game played at Valley grounds, Kawempe.
Crested Cranes defender who is also the captain at Kampala Queens FC, Aisha Namukisa scored the lone goal of the game early in the first half.
Goalscorer Aisha Namukisa led by example as she guided her team Kampala Queens to the last 16A special hug from Kampala Queens Head coach Faridah Bulega to her players after they took the lead
The lanky defender scored directly from a free kick inside her own half and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
This was the third time the two teams were facing off this season with the other two engagements coming in the league. (Both Isra Soccer Academy and Kampala Queens are in Elizabeth group in the FUFA Women Elite League).
Explosive action captured from the Isra vs Kampala Queens FUFA Women’s Cup in Kawempe. The Queens won the match
In the other game involving two teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League, Muteesa I Royal University edged Lango Queens on kicks from the penalty mark.
Normal time had ended in a one-all draw but the University side won the tense penalty shootout 4-3 to advance to the round of 16.
At Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal, Tooro Queens FC overcame Dynamic SS Jjeza winning the game 3-2 to book a berth into the last 16.
Bunyaruguru Girls earned a walkover at this stage after Western United indicated they had withdrawn from the competition.
The four join She Corporate FC, Kawempe Muslim Ladies, Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, Olila High School, Divine Girls, Makerere University, Kumi University, Asubo Gafford Ladies, Lady Doves, Sagich Royal, Mwanda Foundation and Kawempe Junior team.
Full Round of 32 Results
Rines SS 0(2)- 0(4) Divine Girls
UCU Lady Cardinals 1-3 Kawempe Muslim
Olila High School – Amuria High(Amuria didn’t travel)
Makerere University – Town View SS (Town View didn’t travel)
Uganda Martyrs 10-0 Watoto WFC
Kumi University- Echos High School
(Kumi didn’t turn up)
Asubo Gafford Ladies 6-0 Luweero Women
Kamodi High 0-4 Sagich Royal
She Corporate 1-0 Ajax Queens
Jerome Uganda 0(2)-0(4) Mwanda Foundation
Kawempe Junior 3-0 High land SS
Wakiso Hills 0-7 Lady Doves FC
Tooro Queens 3-2 Dynamic SS
Isra Soccer Academy 0-1 Kampala Queens
Muteesa 1 Royal 1(4)-1(3) Lango Queens
Bunyaruguru Girls – Western United( Western United withdrew)
Sporting Organisations like the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) require funds for running activities like competitions, promotions, infrastructure, equipment, day-today administrative costs, training for human resource (coaches, referees, instructors, administrative staff, etc.), staff salaries and wages, taxes and other statutory obligations, among others.
Any institution should be in position to meet its obligations which is no mean feat.
The main sources of funding for FUFA include grants from mother international organisations (FIFA and CAF), Government funding, sponsorships,, membership contributions, gate collections from competition matches, fines, registration and licensing levies, sale of merchandise and regalia to mention.
Successful (sporting) organisations don’t undertake many things; they set specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound goals, objectives and targets; maximise revenue collection; and exercise prudence while spending.
In 2013 FUFA set to double its income over 4 years by doubling energies and efforts through appropriate policies and strategic goals which led to the projected revenue of Ugx 34 billion in 2019 way above the earlier set forecasts.
Some of the Delegates during the 94th FUFA Ordinary Assembly held in Kabale who passed the UGX 34bn budget for 2019.
One ought to know, analyse and satisfy the stakeholders’ interests and aspirations. International mother bodies (FIFA etal) set members’ obligations in addition to guidelines as conditions for their grants and compliance is the remedy. Set and practise policies that will meet the other party’s expectations for you to enjoy your rights and privileges to the maximum for your benefit and those of the membership.
Government is a key ally. You must be a good citizen! FUFA has strategically and systematically engaged Government for its benefit and its members under the FLIP acronym; Funding, Legal framework, Infrastructure and Policies. Funds to sports activities from the National budget have since increased and FUFA has a national budget line of up to Ugx 10 billion this financial year to support the Uganda Cranes.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over Uganda Cranes portrait to the President General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the 1st lady Janet Kataha Museveni at Entebbe State House. Government supports Uganda Cranes to a tune of UGX 10bn.
The sports law now under review should address the now professional environment as opposed to the amateur setting of the yester years. The necessary infrastructure must be secured, protected, and appropriate to support professional sports in the country. Government should set policies that give incentives for investment in sports.
The recently FUFA organised working luncheon with the leadership of sports federations and associations was, among others, intended to mobilise for a common voice in the efforts towards a professional sports setting and Government funding. The penny spent was worth it and many more such an interaction will continue.
Sponsorships and partnerships are important for sports organisations; they provide that extra shilling needed for operations and development. However they are best in win-win situations; both parties should be able to reap from the synergy created as a result of the partnership.
The continuous renewal of sponsorships and partnerships with FUFA and improved packages is a testimony that the relationships are meeting both parties’ expectations. The interest has extended to partnerships with the football family countrywide. We only need to accelerate the momentum now created.
The National Insurance Cooperation (NIC) is the latest to rekindle their stake as the official insurance partner of the Uganda Cranes with an increased package; insurance cover for players and technical staff of the Uganda Cranes, the FUFA Drum, etal against injury, illness, and air travel on top of a stand by generator at the extended FUFA Secretariat. Players’ confidence and morale is greatly enhanced as these risks are well catered for. FUFA need not execute any insurance bond for the players and staff while on national duty or in the competitions covered.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd R) with NIC Officials during the ceremony organised to renew the Insurance partnership for another 4 years.
Previous life threatening illnesses were adequately and promptly handled. Uganda Cranes Goalkeeping Coach Fred Kajoba developed complications while air borne and could have lost his life but NIC promptly bank rolled his medical bills at the prestigious Nakasero Hospital. Career threatening injuries to Vipers Sports Club Khalid Lwalilwa and Express’ Brian Umony, among others, were picked and the boys are alive and kicking (the ball).
The fans that always grace our activities in thick and thin should be respected as their needs and aspirations are well addressed at competition events. Their contribution could be taken as minimal and sometimes insignificant but they might be the reason Government cares, sponsors and partners come along and don’t want to leave, your sales of merchandise and regalia increase!
Keep your membership mobilised with the desire to strive and grow their organisation all the time. Let those that comply enjoy their rights and privileges to the maximum lest they moot ideas for internal strife and leadership replacement at the detriment of the institution.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) delegates pose for a group photo with some of the FUFA Electoral Committee members
Therefore the people in sports entities must endeavour to maintain financial stability in order to fulfill our dreams. FUFA under the current leadership with Eng. Moses Magogo at the helm has set the right example to emulate.
MAIN PHOTO: The author is Decolas Hantali Kiiza the Finance Director at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
Ahead of the trip to Turkey for an international tournament due later this month, Uganda National U-17 team is raring to go. The youngsters are camped at the FUFA Technical Centre is camped at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
According to 1st assistant coach, Jackson Magera, the boys are responding pretty well to the training sessions and he hopes in this space of ten days in camp they will be ready for the task ahead in Turkey with an eye on the 2019 Total AFCON Finals in Tanzania due 14th-28th April.
The Cubs during warm up in Njeru
‘The boys are in good shape and responding well. We have no injuries and everything is fine. We expect to improve in very many areas technically in the next 10 days before we fly out to Europe’ said Magera
Goalkeeper Oyo Delton during training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday
The Uganda Cubs are drawing plans on how they can produce the final team that can favorably compete in AFCON finals.
1st Assistant Coach Jackson Magera in a session with the Uganda U17 players at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday
On Wednesday, the 30 players in camp will have one training session at Jinja SS in the afternoon as the FUFA Technical Center will be in use with BUL FC hosting Sc Villa at 4:30pm in StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
Ibrahim Juma (12), Mugulusi Isma (21), flying high during training
The players in camp
Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komaketch (Ndejje University FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC) and Sinalya Ben (Express FC)
Rest of the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), John Rogers (Onduparaka FC), Kiddawalime Saul (Super Cubs), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ekellot Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Mukisa Owen (BUL FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Surundu Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Lubega Derrick (Express FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Abdul Wahid Iddi (Onduparaka FC), Kakande Shafic (Bright Stars FC).
Team officials: Magera Jackson (1st Assistant coach),
Hamuza Lutalo (2nd Assistant coach),
Mubarak Kiberu (Goalkeeper coach),
Emmanuel Nakabago (Team Doctor),
Bashir Mutyaba (Team Manager)
Omaria Bosco (Team Media Officer)
Bumpenje Frank (Kit Manager)
MAIN PHOTO: Asaba Ivan (L), Kawooya Andrew (15), Thomas Kakaire (10) and other players during training in Njeru on Tuesday
Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and Kampala Queens extended their lead in Victoria and Elizabeth group respectively with comfortable victories over the weekend in the FUFA Women Elite League 2018/19 season.
With the regular season into the final bend, teams are keen on sealing playoff slots hence making the games more competitive and counting.
Four time Champions Kawempe Muslim ran riot against Rines Women FC registering a 6-0 win to move to 25 points six above second placed Lady Doves. This therefore means that Kawempe need just three points in their remaining five games to confirm their berth in the playoffs.
Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace to take her goals tally to nine and she is now the joint top scorer with Hasifa Nassuuna of UCU Lady Cardinals.
The other goals for Kawempe Muslim were scored by Asia Nakibuuka (brace), Sharon Naddunga and Tracy Jones Akiror.
In the same group, Lady Doves secured a 2-0 win at home against Asubo Gafford Ladies to remain second on 18 points.
Nulu Nakyanzi and Kenyan striker Lilian Veronica Zeddy scored a goal apiece for the Masindi based team.
She Corporate FC moved to third place after a convincing 3-0 win against Dynamic SS Jjeza. This was the first time that Ali Zzinda’s coached side were scoring more than one goal in a game this season.
Aisha Namubiru scored twice and Jacky Ogol added the other goal to guide She Corporate to victory.
Ajax Queens and Muteesa I Royal University settled for a one all draw with Phiona Nabbumba and Margaret Namirimu scoring respectively.
In Elizabeth group, the competition for the playoff slots is still tight with about five teams in contention.
Kampala Queens FC routed Bugiri Town View 4-0 to lead the table on goal difference. They have the same number of points (18) with UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila High School.
Coached by Faridah Bulega who is also the Crested Cranes head coach, Kampala Queens FC have a better goal difference of eleven while UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila High School have eight and seven respectively.
Lilian Mutuuzo, Damalie Matama, Zaina Namuleme and Namwase Monica were all on the score sheet for Kampala Queens.
UCU Lady Cardinals needed a late winner courtesy of midfielder Jauhara Naluyima to edge Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga in a closely contested encounter.
Olila High School also won with the same scoreline against Lango Queens thanks to Siporosa Amoding’s goal.
Fauziah Najjemba scored a brace to help Israel Soccer Academy overcome a resilient She MAK in the game played at the Valley ground, Kawempe on Sunday.
The two goals took Najjemba’s tally to eight this season only one behind leading scorers Nassuna and Nalukenge.
The top two teams in each group at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoffs to determine the champion.
Isra Academy players celebrating one of their goals in the game against She MAK in Kwempe
MAIN PHOTO: Acton from the Isra Academy vs Makerere She MAK at Kawempe Muslim SS grounds
Emphasis on Transparency as FUFA Inducts Judicial Bodies
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has a vision to become the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch and that comes with several aspects.
In a bid to attain the aforementioned vision, FUFA through its Mission of developing, promoting and protecting the game must keep the preserve on the values through regulations.
On Saturday 16th February 2019, FUFA held a one day retreat for the different judicial bodies. The workshop held at Imperial Royale Hotel was first aimed at inducting the several committees but having members go through orientation.
Livingstone Lajani -Member FUFA Appeals Committee sharing ideas during the retreat
The FUFA Legal Committee and FUFA Players Status Committee were invited for the orientation as well because of the nature of their work they handle in relation to football matters.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo who was the main Instructor emphasised transparency to the different committees when executing their duties.
‘It is another milestone for the game of football as we move towards our vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch. In order to uphold the ethics of the game, we need strong judicial bodies that are impartial, transparent and committed’ said Magogo before adding;
‘As FUFA we shall give the judicial bodies necessary support. Those that are found guilty must be put to book while the innocent ones need to be given their liberty to serve football again’
‘Judicial bodies are supposed to provide fast and fair justice to football stakeholders. We are also supposed to protect the game against vices like predetermination of results, hooliganism and corruption’ added the experienced Magogo who is a FIFA Instructor and CAF Executive Committee Member with vast knowledge on football matters.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presenting during the retreat organised for the FUFA Judicial Bodies
In some of the aspects discussed at the retreat included; roles of judicial bodies, clarity on the time frame under which the cases must be handled from the time of occurrence, hearing to communication.
Counsel Diana Nabuuso the chairperson of the FUFA Appeals Committee believes the retreat was important for different committees to know their roles.
‘I thank FUFA for this workshop because we have known our respective roles better. In the past there has been a backlog of cases which we want to avoid. We promise commitment and transparency’ noted Nabuuso.
Nabuuso Diana-Chairperson FUFA Appeals Committee
FUFA Disciplinary Committee (Adjudicatory) Chairman, Hillal Hussein also shared similar sentiments indicating in a bid to protect the game, ethics must be upheld and thus the law must be followed to the dot without fear or favour.
‘The disciplinary committee is composed of experienced people and we promise to uphold the values of the game. We want to eliminate violence, hooliganism and wrong doers in the game and that must be done by being strict on the regulations’ added Hillal
Former Uganda Cranes player Dan Obote who is a member on the Dispute Resolution chamber promised to have disputes settled amicably.
‘We have had scenario of many players running to FUFA because of breach of contracts by clubs. Our committee will help to settle such cases and promise to offer justice’
Dan Obote-Member FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber
The FUFA Judicial bodies were set up following a decision at the 94th General Assembly held on 20th October 2018 at White Horse Inn in Kabale District after the term of the previous bodies had expired.
Edgar Agaba Vice Chairman FUFA Legal Committee making his point during the sessionJamil Sewanyana (L)-member of FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel and Sabiiti Muwanga member of FUFA Appeals CommitteeOjok Geoffrey Odur-Chairman FUFA Legal Committee listens attentively as he follows the sessionNuru Mohammad-Chairperson of FUFA Investigatory ChamberThe FUFA President (with ball) in a group photo of FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel. L-R Deo Mutabazi, George Kabwimukya and Robert SerunjogiThe FUFA President (with ball) in a group photo of FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel. L-R Jamil Sewanyana, Ali Tomusange and Deo MutabaziUganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire
FUFA Judicial Bodies
FUFA Investigatory Chamber
Nuru Muhammed – Chairpeson
Luis Tumwesigye – Vice Chairperson
Christopher Mugisha – Member
Gilbert Nyaika – Mmeber
Yusuf Kaggwa- Member
FUFA Ethics Committee
Darius Ruta- Chairperson
Hudson Katumba- Vice Person
John Bosco Masiko- Member
Kasim Nsimbe- Member
Kenneth Nkumiro- Member
FUFA Disciplinary Committee
Hussein Hilal – Chairperson
James Muwawu- Vice Chairperson
Dirisa Kasaliwe- Member
Margaret Kubingi- Member
Hamidu Kasinde- Mmeber
FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber
Peter Emojong – Chairperson
Andrew Lule- Vice Person
Dan Obote- Mmeber
Nobert Kazibwe- Member
Harriet Nattabi- Member
FUFA Appeals Committee
Diana Nabuuso – Chairperson
Musa Kabega- Vice Person
Hussein Lwembawo- Member
Lajan Livingstone – Member
Sabiiti Muwanga- Member
FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel
Deo Mutabazi-Chairperson
Serunjogi Robert
George Kabwimukya-Member
FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel
Ali Tomusange -Chairperson
Jamil Sewanyana
Deo Mutabazi
Note: FUFA LEGAL COMMITTEE-Advices FUFA on Legal matters Ojok Odur- Chairman
Edgar Agaba- V/chairman
Kabega Musa- Member
Chandia Alex- Member
Kayongo Mark-Member
FUFA PLAYERS’ STATUS COMMITTEE Ochom Richard- Chairman
Mawadri Charles Delson- V/Chairman
Kalungi Edward- Member
Mohammed Faisal- Member
Sejjengo Sulaiman- Member
MAIN PHOTO: Group Photo-Members of various FUFA Judicial Bodies at Imperial Royale Hotel
Ahead of the AFCON U17 Finals in Tanzania, the technical team of the Uganda Cubs has named a 30 man Squad to start preparations with a training camp in Njeru before flying out to Turkey in March for an intentional tournament in Antalya.
The camp starts on Monday 18th February 2019 at the FUFA Technical centre while the one in Turkey will be held between 1st and 10th March.
All players have been selected from the FUFA Juniors League except defender Kiddawalime Saul from Super Cubs
The players summoned:
Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komaketch (Ndejje University FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC) and Sinalya Ben (Express FC)
Rest of the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), John Rogers (Onduparaka FC), Kiddawalime Saul (Super Cubs), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ekellot Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Mukisa Owen (BUL FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Surundu Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Lubega Derrick (Express FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Abdul Wahid Iddi (Onduparaka FC), Kakande Shafic (Bright Stars FC).
Team officials: Magera Jackson (1st Assistant coach),
The 19th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting has passed decisions on key matters following today’s deliberations chaired by FUFA President at FUFA House in Mengo.
Clearance of Bar Okoro Stadium
Paidha Black Angels FC has been granted permission to use the stadium as their home venue to host official FUFA Competitions matches with immediate effect following a recommendation on special grounds by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee to the Executive Committee.
However the club is required to ensure that the minimum requirements for club licensing are maintained for the rest of the season.
Change of Venue for Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants FC has been granted permission to use their stadium in Wakiso (Wakisha Grounds) with effect from the 2019/2020 season. However Wakiso Giants will continue hosting their official FUFA Competitions home matches from Bugembe stadium, Jinja till the end of the 2018/2019 season.
Change of Name for Create Peace FC
Masindi based Create Peace FC has been granted permission to change its name to Masindi United FC in a bid to keep their identity within the community in the region. The Change of name starts with effect from the 2019/2020 season.
Decisions on the Report-FUFA Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation
Following the submission of a report from the FUFA Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation; the 19th FUFA Executive Committee today received the report, deliberated and the following individuals and Clubs appeared to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code. The following decisions henceforth have been taken:-
The following officials are forwarded to the FUFA Ethics Committee for further investigations and/or adjudication for actions and/or utterances to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code. They include:- Mr. Godfrey Mulibanga, Mr. Salmin Saleh, Were David, Eng. Ben Misagga, Mr. Smart Obed, Mr. Jimmy Lukwago and Mr. Mike Mutebi.
The following Referees have been forwarded to the FUFA Ethics Committee for further investigation and/or adjudication for actions and/or utterances to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code and further instructed to step aside from performing their current duties either as match officials or as Members of FUFA bodies until the FUFA Ethics Committee pronounces itself on their cases. They are; Mr. Ali Kaddu, Mr. Muzamiru Tulu, Mr. Ashraf Miiro, Dr. Kimbowa Richard and Mr. Ndawula Shaban Mawanda.
Mbarara City Football Club and Tooro United Football Club have also been forwarded for investigation/adjudication by the FUFA Ethics Committee for actions deemed to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code.
The FUFA Ethics Committee will henceforth summon the above mentioned at its discretion accordingly
FUFA Judicial Bodies
FUFA Investigatory Chamber
Nuru Muhammed – Chairpeson
Luis Tumwesigye – Vice Chairperson
Christopher Mugisha – Member
Gilbert Nyaika – Mmeber
Yusuf Kaggwa- Member
FUFA Ethics Committee
Darius Ruta- Chairperson
Hudson Katumba- Vice Person
John Bosco Masiko- Member
Kasim Nsimbe- Member
Kenneth Nkumiro- Member
FUFA Disciplinary Committee
Hussein Hilal – Chairperson
James Muwawu- Vice Chairperson
Dirisa Kasaliwe- Member
Margaret Kubingi- Member
Hamidu Kasinde- Mmeber
FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber
Peter Emojong – Chairperson
Andrew Lule- Vice Person
Dan Obote- Mmeber
Nobert Kazibwe- Member
Harriet Nattabi- Member
FUFA Appeals Committee
Diana Nabuuso – Chairperson
Musa Kabega- Vice Person
Hussein Lwembawo- Member
Lajan Livingstone – Member
Sabiiti Muwanga- Member
FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel
DeoMutabazi-Chairperson
Serunjogi Robert
George Kabwimukya-Member
FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel
Ali Tomusange -Chairperson
Jamil Sewanyana
Deo Mutabazi
Note: FUFA LEGAL COMMITTEE-Advices FUFA on Legal matters Ojok Odur- Chairman
Edgar Agaba- V/chairman
Kabega Musa- Member
Chandia Alex- Member
Kayongo Mark-Member
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Executive Committee Meeting at FUFA House on Thursday 14th February 2019 in Mengo.
We are back! The FUFA Monthly Newsletter-January 2019
The economy is always tough during the month of January but different story for FUFA in terms of a series of activities organised.
The FUFA Newsletter brings you highlights of events held as per FUFA calendar in each month. In this edition dubbed ‘The Return of the FUFA Newsletter’ we share memories in pictorial and text of our activities in this early part of the year.
FUFA is extremely disappointed by the choice of words and lack of facts in an offensive opinion by Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President Mr. Moses Muhangi under the headline ‘FUFA planned Robbery of 10bn from Uganda Government’.
To the game of football and the institution of FUFA, the image and brand has cost us volumes of resources in terms of time and money. We don’t take lightly casual and unfortunate phrases like those made by Mr. Muhangi.
Our discussion with Mr. Muhangi since the opinion broke out on various media platforms, clearly shows that he doesn’t know the history of the matter.
The approach he has taken may have more long term and detrimental consequences than the presumed objective as it throws our case of the professional sports industry creation and prioritisation debate off balance.
In the prevailing circumstances, FUFA will have no option but as usual to explain ourselves with the history, correspondences, facts and figures where need be.
During that historic meeting in Rwakitura in 2018 when HE the President of the Republic of Uganda directed the funding of a few strategic disciplines in the national budget, he mentioned how his own grandchildren were now talking about the Uganda Cranes and took pictures with the players. This did not come accidentally. It is called Brand Equity created by FUFA and we believe other federations are getting there.
However it was not until the qualification of the Uganda Cranes to the Africa Cup of Nations after 39 years and qualification of the She Cranes to the Netball World Cup that took the powers that are to consider funding to some federations. This is because of the brand equity that had been created by football and netball.
Our engagement with Government has been about Funding of the preparations and presentation of National Representative Teams and Athletes, the Law, Infrastructure and Policies for all Sports disciplines. These ‘internal’ squabbles among the sports family will only undermine such efforts. We need synergy not squabbles.
Finally, image protection is a key element at FUFA and despite the private apology by Mr. Muhangi, we expect a public apology from the President of Uganda Boxing Federation.
Olila High School – Amuria High(Amuria didn’t travel)
Makerere University – Town View SS (Town View didn’t travel)
Uganda Martyrs High School 10-0 Watoto Women FC
Kumi University- Echos High School
(Kumi University didn’t turn)
Asubo Gafford Ladies 6-0 Luweero Women
Kamodi High 0-4 Sagich Royal
She Corporates 1-0 Ajax Queens
Jerome Uganda 0(2)-0(4) Mwanda Foundation
Kawempe Junior 3-0 Highland SS
The third edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup got underway over the weekend with several records made as far as the annual knockout competition is concerned.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya who plays for Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga was the star of the weekend helping her team progress to the next stage.
The lanky defender was lethal as Uganda Martyrs obliterated Watoto Women FC 10-0 in the game played at Lubiri SS on Sunday.
Despite being a defender, Nankya was this time employed as a forward and did not disappoint scoring seven of the ten goals on the day. Esther Naluyimba(brace) and Rashidah Nankya scored the other goals.
The result went down the books of history as the biggest victory in the competition since its inception in 2016. Additionally, Nankya also set up a new record as the first player to score seven goals in one game in women’s football in the FUFA recognized competitions (FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup).
Nankya has so far scored five goals in the league thus taking her goal tally to twelve in all competitions.
Cup holders UCU Lady Cardinals suffered an early exit losing 3-1 to league champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Anita Namata, Aisha Nantongo, Samalie Nacahwa scored a goal each for Kawempe while Maureen Kinavudori got the consolation for the University side.
Kawempe Muslim WFC forward Anita Namata (L) in action during the FUFA Women Cup match against UCU Lady Cardinals
In the other game involving two teams from the FUFA Elite League, last season’s losing finalists She Corporate FC edged past Ajax Queens FC winning the game 1-0 courtesy of new recruit Millicent Mwanzi.
Asubo Gafford Ladies recovered from their league loss against Ajax Queens FC to outwit Buganda regional league side Luweero Women FC.
Tanzanian striker Mariana Kimbuya scored a brace while Shakirah Mutiibwa, Joanita Nabirye Faridah Oyella. Sheebah Zalwango added a goal apiece.
Elsewhere, Kawempe Muslim Junior team overcame Highland SS with a 3-0 victory, Mwanda Foundation won 4-2 on kicks from the penalty mark against Jerome Uganda after normal time had ended goalless. In a similar fashion, Divine Girls stunned Rines WFC 4-2 on penalties following a barren stalemate in normal time.
Sagich Royal won 4-0 against Kamodi High. Kumi University, Bugiri Town View SS and Amuria High failed to honor their respective fixtures.
The round of 32 remaining fixtures will be played on 23rd February 2019. These include Isra Soccer Academy hosting Kampala Queens. The two teams are in the same group(Elizabeth) and drew 2-2 recently in a league game.
Bunyaruguru Girls will face Western United, Muteesa I Royal University FC will be at home to Lango Queens while Tooro United from Fort Portal takes on Dynamic Jjeza.
Wakiso Hills vs Lady Doves FC will be played on Wednesday 13th February 2019 at Wakisha Ground.
MAIN PHOTOS: UCU Lady Cardinals forward Hasfah Nassuna (L) battling for the ball during the FUFA Women Cup match against Kawempe Muslim WFC in Mukono
A total of twenty-six coaches enrolled for the FUFA Beach Soccer Coaching course which commenced on Friday 8th February 2019 at the FUFA Special Interest Group offices in Lungujja Kampala and will run up to Monday 11th February 2019.
The four-day course which will have the theory and practical sessions has attracted practicing coaches from the National Beach Soccer League for both men and women plus the University Beach Soccer teams.
According to Deo Mutabazi the Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association, the coaches will have to write exams which will be the classification criteria to grade and license them in line with the new FIFA coaching manual.
‘We have organized this course to catch up with the global technical changes since the last one we held was in 2015. It is this same course we shall use to grade and license coaches after they have sat for exams at the end’ said Mutabazi
Deo Mutabaazi Chairman UBSA
He added that the same course has kickstarted the arrangements for the AFCON Beach Soccer 2020 to be hosted by Uganda.
‘We have started our preparations for AFCON Beach Soccer 2020 and we thought of the coaches who will handle the national team players we are intending to use for the tournament because our intention is to win the trophy’ added Mutabazi
Prossy Nabukeera the only lady participant
CAF instructor Ali Mwebe together with Bashir Mutyaba are taking charge of the course.
FUFA Instructor Bashir Mutyaba takes charge of the class
List of confirmed participants
Alex Gitta , Meshaca Bogere, Emmanuel Amagu, Ssemwogerer Mukiibi, Sulaiman Bbossa, Moses Lukyamuzi, Swaib Bin Nasur, Tonny Ssebagala, Isa Asiimwe, Salim Muwonge, Rogers Nkugwa, Prossy Nabukeera, Tom Kimuli, Peter Seguya, Goefrey Akabwai, Micheal Ssekiranda, Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, Davis Nnono Ssozi, Fahad Sebyala, Jersey Lukooki, Julius Seserunkuma Ssekasanvu, Peter Lukwata, Brian Bisaso, Salim Blanden Twaha, Micheal Natima and Reagan Kyanda.
FUFA Vice President Mr. Justus Mugisha has been appointed as President of the Technical Commission in charge of football in the International School Sport Federation (ISF) for the period running from 2018 – 2022. The appointment was confirmed by the ISF President Laurent Petrynka.
Part of the confirmation letter for Mugisha’s appointment reads;
‘The last Executive Committee that took place on 17th – 18th November 2018 in Sochi, Russian Federation decided to cast the positions of Presidents of the Technical Commissions. On behalf of the Management Committee, I have the pleasure to inform you, that given your expertise, you have been appointed as the TC President – Football for a period of four years.
We thank you for having committed yourself in endorsing more duties with ISF. We are convinced that the work you will develop within your committee will highly contribute in growing the goals, values and traditions of the international school sport movement’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo couldn’t hide his joy about the news.
‘We know his values and support to football in Uganda. I am convinced that his hard work has taken him this far. We are confident that he will deliver on all fronts as he continues to take his expertise in football to another level at the global scene’ said FUFA President Magogo
Mugisha was elated man as well.
‘I am excited and humbled by appointment. I am short of words to express my happiness for the confidence the Executive has in me and the appointment to the committee to serve the world’s most popular sport. Count on me to make a contribution to the growth of the game and visibility of school sports in general, East Africa, Africa and the world over’
Who is Justus Mugisha?
Born on 27th April 1965
He is the FUFA 1st Vice President
President of Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools sports Association (FEASSSA)
Executive Member of Federation of Africa School Sports
Owns Standard High School Zana that has produced players who graduated to play for the various National teams including the Uganda Cranes
FIFA Instructor for Football Administration and Management
About: International School Sport Federation (ISF)
The International School Sport Federation(ISF) is an international sport governing body for school sport.
Founded in 1972 with 21 signatory nations (all European), the federation has been organising international competitions to encourage education through sport and student athletes.
It has 113 members including Uganda from five continents
ISF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1995 and is a member of SportAccord.
Its headquarters are based in Brussels, Belgium.
ISF limits itself to activities with school children between the ages of 13 to 18 (roughly contiguous with High School age. This distinguishes its role from the longer-established International University Sports Federation, which governs student sport from the ages of 17 to 25.
Currently 45 sports disciplines are organized by ISF.
The draws for the 3rd edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup round of 32 were held at FUFA House on Wednesday morning.
The draws were guided by FUFA Licensing Manager Ivan Bayige Kintu who gave every club representative present a chance to get involved in the process by picking teams from the pool. Former Uganda Cranes International Paul Ssali also took part in the process.
FUFA Women’s Cup holders UCU Lady Cardinals and FUFA Women Elite League champions Kawempe Muslim Women Club were drawn and will face off in the round of 32. The fixture was confirmed after Crested Cranes captain and Kawempe Muslim star player Tracy Jones Akiror picked the two teams from the pool. Akiror also helped in picking from the main pool two other fixtures.
Kawempe Muslim player Tracy Jones Akiror taking part in the Women Cup draws at FUFA House
Akiror while representing Kawempe Muslim at the draws anticipated an entertaining encounter between the two rivals.
‘We expect to have an entertaining encounter in Mukono. We are not afraid of our opponents and we shall do whatever it takes to qualify for the next round’ said Akiror.
UCU Lady Cardinals, CEO Kakaire Derrick Samuel said;
‘It’s not going to be an easy game. It’s a game that will build confidence in our players and show what they are capable of. It is a knockout competition, therefore, we have to use the only opportunity of eliminating our rivals to defend the Cup’
UCU Lady Cardinals CEO Kakaire Derrick during the FUFA Women’s Cup draws
UCU Lady Cardinals defeated She Corporates in the 2nd edition final 2-0 last season in Sheema District to win their .
In the other big matches, FUFA Elite league rivals Kampala Queens and Isra Soccer Academy will play each other for the third time this season, She Corporates host Ajax Queens while Mutesa I Royal University was drawn with Lango Queens.
1st edition winners Olila Women team will play host to Amuria High School in Soroti.
