The draws for Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 fixtures were held during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House Mengo.
Club officials from the qualified 16 teams witnessed the draws that were conducted by former Uganda Cranes star Abbey Nasur, Stanbic’s Sonia Karamagi ( Senior Marketing Manager) and FUFA Club Licencing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige conducting the Round of 16 Stanbic Uganda Cup draws
Bayige confirmed that;
‘There wasn’t seeding of teams just like it has been since the start of the 2018/19 season in this competition. Matches that end in a draw after normal time, the winner will be decided on kicks from the penalty mark’
Former Uganda Cranes International Abbey Nassur (played in teh 1978 AFCON Finals) opening the plastic ball to check the team written on the paper during Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 draws
While speaking at the event, Abbey Nassur commended FUFA and the sponsors Stanbic for recognising him and urged the current players to be disciplined to achieve their goals because football is a job now.
‘I thank FUFA for recognizing me to be part of the event and i appreciate the sponsors for the funds they inject in the competition. We used to play Uganda Cup at no cost. But such funds from the sponsors are good for the welfare of Clubs and players’ said Nassur
Nassur is a former KCCA, Express & Prisons player in the 70s and 80s.
Stanbic Bank Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi made her remarks by praising the teams that made it to the round of 16.
Stanbic Bank Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi making her remarks during the round of 16 draws.
It’s a hard task to make it to this round. It’s full of tension and passion. We anticipate both have geared up as we come to this level. We are excited as Stanbic to continue supporting the competition. We wish the teams success and may the best teams make it to the last eight’ said Karamagi
Round of 16 fixtures
Express FC Vs Police FC
Bul FC Vs Bukedea TC
Wakiso Giants Vs Tooro United
Kitara FC Vs Kyetume FC
Vipers SC Vs Kiboga Young
URA FC Vs Bright Stars FC
Proline FC Vs Onduparaka FC
Nebbi Central FC Vs Nkambi Coffee FC.
The fixtures for Round of 16 will be played between 14th -19th February 2019.
All teams at this round are entitled to receive cash prizes.
(L-R) FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Bayige, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Ex-international Abbey Nassur and Stanbic Bank Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi in a group photo after the round of 16 draws at FUFA House.
MAIN PHOTO:Stanbic Bank Senir Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi displaying Police FC during the round of 16 draws.
UCU Lady Cardinals 5-1 Lango Queens Kampala Queens FC 2-2 Isra Soccer Academy She MAK 0-0 Uganda Martyrs High School Lubag Bugiri Town View SS 0-1 Olila Women FC
Victoria Group
Dynamic SS 0-2 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Rines WFC 0-1 Lady Doves Asubo Gafford Ladies 0-2 Ajax Queens FC Mutesa I Royal University 0-0 She Corporate FC
The second round of the 2018/19 season of the FUFA Women Elite League began with thrilling moments in the games played over the weekend.
In the 8 games played, 16 goals were scored with four of the five wins registered coming on the road. Only UCU Lady Cardinals won at home.
UCU Lady Cardinals were the biggest winners with a 5-1 humiliation of struggling Lango Queens in the game played in Mukono on Saturday.
2016 Airtel FUFA Female footballer, Hasifa Nassuna orchestrated the demolition scoring four of the five goals with the other coming from skipper Maureen Kinavudori.
The double brace meant Nassuna took her goal tally to nine this season and she is currently the top scorer.
The University side moved joint top on 15 points same as Kampala Queens FC who were held at home in a thrilling two all draw by Isra Soccer Academy. Olila Women who won 1-0 against Bugiri Town View SS also moved to 15 points.
Lilian Mutuuzo and new signing from Rines WFC Doreen Nabukeera scored for Kampala Queens but Isra rallied back through Fauziah Najjemba and captain Shamira Nalugya.
The point moved Isra Soccer Academy to fourth place on the table on 13 points same as Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga who drew goalless against She Makerere.
In Victoria group, Kawempe Muslim Ladies who are the defending champions edged closer to sealing their spot in the playoffs with a 2-0 win away to bottom-placed Dynamic Jjeza in Muduuma, Mityana.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror and Juliet Nalukenge scored a goal each to help the Warriors maintain their summit status. The victory meant Kawempe Muslim won their 7th successive game this season and have collected 22 points out of the possible 24.
Masindi based Lady Doves nicked a hard fought 1-0 win against Rines WFC in Wakiso to remain second on 16 points. New signing from Katuuso Community FC Nuruh Nakyanzi scored the lone goal.
Lady Doves attacking midfielder Lydia Nyandera with a thunderous strike
Ajax Queens FC defeated Asubo Gafford Ladies 2-0 to move to third place on 12 points. Phiona Nabbumba and Moreen Afoyo scored for Michael Natima’s charges.
Gafford Ladies were without head coach Steven Wabwire who is still serving a four-match touchline ban.
She Corporate FC woes of failing to score continued as the Nakawa based outfit were held by Muteesa I Royal University at Wankulukuku.
Despite making marquee signings at the start of the season, She Corporate FC scored just four goals in the first round.
Both Muteesa and She Corporate FC are level on eleven points in fourth and fifth position respectively.
The top two teams in either group at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoff phase where a champion is determined.
A delegation of local football Secretaries and some members of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) are in buoyant mood upon completion of the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO level II) at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The course was organized at the request of the South Sudan FA to FUFA with the clearance of both CAF and FIFA.
The participants were trained and equipped with relevant football management and administration skills.
The Ag. Secretary General of SSFA Anthony John Lauro expressed his gratitude at the end of the course.
‘I thank FUFA for being a generous ‘Big’ brother who is always willing to share priceless knowledge and skills with its ‘young brother’ South Sudan by agreeing to organize such training that will spur the development of football in our country to greater levels’
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (L) hands over the certifiate to SSFA Secretary Seneral Anthony Jonh Lauro (M). FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (R) was also a course Intsructor
The rest of the secretaries were equally happy with the course in Njeru.
Joseph Archangelo Apai the Secretary of Yambio
‘I commend our federation for creating such a beautiful relationship with FUFA that has enabled to gain football ideas. I feel so much privileged to have been part of this training that has taught me so much. I am going to share the knowledge and skills obtained here with my colleagues in the Yambio to improve the level of football in our area’
Helen Terso the Women Development Officer SSFA
‘We shall apply the knowledge got from here to plan for our Women National team and development of the game. We are still lacking a lot in regard to women football but we are going to use the knowledge we have received to set ourselves on the right path to development’
Helen Terso (L)-SSFA Women Development Officer and Nyakong Gai listening attentively during one of the sessions.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented FUFA president Moses Magogo at the closing ceremony urged the participants not to be mean with the knowlege and skills acquired but to share with the rest of their colleagues who did not attend such that they can collectively improve the level of football in their country.
‘I bring you greetings from our FUFA President who really wanted to be part of this course but was away on official duties. However I want to re-echo his message and the instructors that this knowledge and skills acquired here will only be relevant if you share it and put it to use’ said Mugisha
The course modules covered areas Development Programmes, Marketing, Communications, finance management, football organization, competitions, strategic planning, human resource management, football governance, events and match organization, drawing of long term projects for football development. The instructors were Justus Mugisha, Rogers Byamukama, Humphrey Mandu, Ali Mwebe, Decolas Kiiza and Ahmed Hussein.
Participants practising during the course how to conduct a successful press conference. They got tips from FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha in a group photo with South Sudan FA officials and Course Instructors in Njeru
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda to Play South Sudan in First Round
Total African Nations Championship 2020
Uganda vs South Sudan
Dates to be confirmed
Uganda will face neighbours South Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers of the 2020 Total African Nations Championship(CHAN).
This comes after the draws for the biennial tournament were held on Wednesday at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Like the format has been in the previous editions, teams will play qualifiers in their respective regions. This means Uganda and her neighbours are in Central Eastern Africa zone.
Uganda Cranes and the Bright Stars of South Sudan faced off in the qualifiers of the 2018 Total Africa Nations Championship and the former won 5-1 on aggregate.
The first leg in Juba ended goalless but Uganda won the return leg at StarTimes stadium 5-1 courtesy of Derrick Nsibambi and Paul Mucurezi(scored four goals).
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and South Sudan will face either Rwanda or Somalia in the second and final qualifying round.
The dates for the game against South Sudan are yet to be confirmed. Ethiopia will host the 2020 Total African Nations Championship.
Uganda has qualified to the final tournament four times failing only once in 2009 at the inception of the championship.
The tournament features only footballers that play in the domestic leagues of each country on the African continent.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes at the 2018 CHAN Finals in Morocco
National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings Limited has on Thursday, 24th January 2019 unveiled a new and better insurance sponsorship package for Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
The package was unveiled at the NIC Headquarters in Kampala, for the Uganda Cranes, the FUFA Junior League and FUFA Drum Tournament.
In attendence was a delegation from FUFA led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the chairperson of sponsorship and marketing committee, Rogers Byamukama.
NIC’s Managing Director Bayo Folayan, NIC Holdings company secretary Elias Edu and Jocelyn Ucanda represented the Insurance company.
‘This package is in line with NIC’s continued support of sports in Uganda, we believe the youth are the future of the country and that is why this sponsorship goes a long way to support the efforts of government in the area of youth and sports development. Our vision in supporting football in Uganda is to create an enabling environment for our footballers so that they too can compete on a global platform and rank among the best in the world’ Bayo stated.
NIC Holdings Managing Director, Bayo Folayan
It is an improvement over the previous contract with FUFA. The new contract covers all players, coaching staff and team doctors against death and injuries resulting into permanent disability sustained while on official engagements.
It also covers incidences during training as well as travels to and from matches and burial arrangements in case death occurs.
The FUFA President, Eng. Magogo expressed gratitude for NIC Holdings’s sponsorship since 2008 for football and sports in general, particularly Netball which has managed to represent the country at the World Cup.
Eng. Moses Magogo
‘I thank the National Insurance Corporation for supporting football since 2008 and other sports disciplines especially netball. I always want to thank NIC for fulfilling their obligations as signed in the contract. This new package is even more exciting because it has the FUFA Juniors League and the FUFA Drum as well as the cash value of Shs 10M to the FUFA Awards and the generator.’ Eng Magogo.
L-R: Jocyln Ucanda, Elias Edu, Folayan and Eng. Moses Magogo
The contract details:
The Uganda Cranes: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 660,000,000 annually
The FUFA Junior League: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 800,000,000 annually
The FUFA Drum Tournament: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 960,000,000 annually
The FUFA Awards: The sponsorship is Ushs. 10,000,000 annually
Uganda has 1256 registered referees as per FUFA’s records across all grades (I, II and III). However many more are set to join the same ranks after completion of the recent beginners’ courses in Kabale and Kampala.
Kabale has become the hub for capacity building as three coaching courses and now for refereeing have been organized in the district under two years.
The referees underwent a seven day course conducted by Instructor Samuel Egesa (FUFA Referees Manager) examiner Ali Tomusange (2002 FIFA World cup referee).
The budding referees were taken through oral, theory, written and practical sessions which culminated into exams on the final.
Demonstrations during the practical sessions
‘It was nice to have such a big class of referees. We thank the partners especially Soccer2Unite who have done a wonderful job in changing the lives of many football lovers in Western Uganda. This is the fourth time Soccer2Unite are supporting these courses’ said course coordinator Andrew Amanya.
The Instructor Samuel Egesa
‘It was a wonderful class. They show a lot of enthusiasm during the sessions and it is important that the young referees get involved in many matches organized in their localities’
Examiner Ali Tomusange (middle) with some of the young female referees
Examiner Ali Tomusange
‘The written exams will determine who passed and failed. However the turn up is assign that football is cherished across Uganda. Let us take our skills to the football lovers and teach them all the laws of the Game’
The FUFA sanctioned course was organized by HAM Sports Marketing Agency
National referees for retreat in Mbarara
Over 140 referees will undergo medical and fitness tests in Mbarara with the aim of selecting match officials for the resumption of the 2nd round matches across the top flight Leagues for men and women. The selected referees will also handle the FUFA Women Elite League FUFA Big League and Uganda cup.
The Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema confirmed to fufa.co.ug that the medical tests will be conducted at Mbarara High school (On Thursday 24th January 2019 at Midday) while the physical fitness tests at Kakyeka stadium on Friday 25th Jan 2019 starting 7 am.
Physical fitness tests
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE REFEREES` COURSE AT VICTORIA INN, KABALE
Federation of Uganda Football Federations (FUFA) on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 successfully interacted with other sports federations in a brain storming session held at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala.
In attendance were the Presidents, Chairmen and General Secretaries of the Sports Federations registered with National Council of sports, NCS acting general secretary Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel (also represented the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni), Airtel Uganda officials led by the Managing Director Somaeskhar as well as the brand and communications manager Remmy Kisakye.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo during his presentation at Gardenia Hall, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
‘FUFA has come out to share with the rest of the sports federations the achievements and how best to overcome challenges in line with our vision of being the best footballing country in Africa. FUFA has put up good corporate governance. We have dedicated a lot of time to football development and put in place systems, rules. We have recruited professionals and motivated them as well’ – Eng. Moses Magogo
Airtel Uganda M.D VG SomasakerPeninah Kabenge, President of AUUS
‘Airtel Uganda has sown the seeds for a bright future with the Airtel Rising Stars that has supported grassroot football since 2011. We should not limit the game of football to Mandela only. We should spread the game to all corners of the country. Let’s make optimal use of the digital technology’ Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekhar.
Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekhar
The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo in his presentation highlighted the gradual progress of FUFA with a detailed narration of the rich history since inception in 1926.
He also elucidated the 8 focus areas of Governance, Administration, Finance, Football Development, Infrastructure, Competitions, its Membership, Marketing and Communications.
FUFA First Vice President passed a vote of appreciation to all the participants
Some of the sports federations and associations that graced the historic forum included Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF), Uganda Netball Federation (UNF), Baseball and Soft Ball Association, Uganda Tennis Association (UTA), Uganda Rugby Union, Uganda Ludo Association (ULA), Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA) among others.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the communications manager Ahmed Hussein were the main moderators.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson
Some of the shared submissions:
‘National Council of Sports is honoured to have a federation like FUFA. This is a story of encouragement to borrow a leaf from. FUFA success story should be used as a case study for federations. NCS is working hard to have an enabling sports law and a strategic sports plan’ – Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel.
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel
‘Sport has marketed Uganda beyond beyonds. It has the powers to break barriers. Let us all pick an insight from what FUFA is advocating’ Uganda Olympic Committee President, William Blick.
William Blick with his presentation
‘This forum is useful and I thank FUFA for taking the lead. We need similar workshops. Personally, I call for gender balance in sports development. Sports federations should give interest to women involvement in sports development’ Peninah Kabenge.
‘This has been a great day to have all sports bodies of Uganda in one room for a common cause. This is just the beginning of the great things to come and we believe that together we can achieve all the deeds’ FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama
Rogers ByamukamaAndrew Owori, President Uganda Rugby Union
‘We must acknowledge that football is not on the same wavelength as the rest of the sports disciplines. We need a specific pathway for progress’ Uganda Rugby Union President, Andrew Owori.
Cedric Babu, President, Uganda Tennis Association
‘This is a historic moment that all sports federations are under one roof to discuss what concerns their own affairs. Thank you FUFA for organizing. We need to encourage our own sports federations to have a Television channel dedicated to own local sports entirely and I am pushing it personally at UBC TV’ Cedric Babu.
Remmy Kisakye
‘The media in Uganda has done a tremendous job in as far as nationalistic reporting of sports events. I personally realized a change in the way of reporting from the past’ – Airtel Brand and Communications Manager, Remmy Kisakye.
It is busy schedules always at the beginning of each week. However it was a different story on Monday evening for the historical FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the football fraternity as a group of young professionals with the Rotaract Club of Kyengera recognised him with the Vocational Service Award at Valhalla Restaurant along Lumumba Avenue in Kampala.
He was recognized for his outstanding and selfless service towards the development of Uganda’s football over the years.
The FUFA President became the first high profile recipient of this award from the sports fraternity.
The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera Annet Mary Nanziri said;
‘Every year we award the most outstanding persons in service. The FUFA President has outstanding during his leadership as we have witnessed the 39 year jinx broken following Uganda Cranes qualification to the AFCON Finals in 2017. The Cranes replicated the fete by returning to the soccer show piece for the second successive time. To us at the club, we are happy with this tremendous job by Magogo and his team at FUFA’
The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera (2nd R) Annet Mary Nanziri and club Secretary Hafsa Tembo cutting the cake with Magogo and Ronnie Kalema (L)
The Recipient of the Vocational Service Award 2018-2019- FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo said:
‘I am very humbled that a group of young people recognize the efforts of the work we do. The Rotaract club of Kyengera recognises and awards us. I am using us intentionally as (footballers and FUFA) for our efforts. This re-energises us to work harder. It makes us want to work even harder for some of the things we do and don’t think people recognise but they do. Definitely we have better batteries starting tomorrow morning. They have a very good cause for the people in Kyengera where they are trying to work on to making life better. If all of us in this country worked this way we can make it a better place’
Group Photo of Rotaract club members with FUFA President
The FUFA President was accompanied by Ronnie Kalema a member of the FUFA Executive Committee and Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association
Fact file
Name: Eng. Mose Magogo Hassim
D.O.B: 8th November 1976 in Kamuli to Mr. Sam Zua Nkinda and lMrs. Ruth Biribawa Nkinda
Academic Profile: Kagulu Primary School in Kamuli District, Jinja College, Namilyango College, Makerere University where he attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical).
Employment: Kinyara Sugar Works, Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), African Development Bank.
Football and playing career: On top of playing schools and University football, Magogo has also played association football with Kinyara Sugar FC and Mutundwe Lions FC.
Football 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:
FUFA, CAF and FIFA Administration
Secretary FUFA Competitions Committee (2005-2011), Chairman FUFA Licensing Board, Member of the Uganda Cranes AFCON 2012 Mobilisation Committee, FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Manager for Uganda, Member of the FUFA EXCOM representing Kampala region
Currently FUFA President (after he was re-elected in 2017 for 2nd term),
CAF Executive Committee Member
President of the CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee
Served on FIFA Security and Integrity Committee, CAF Organising Committee of the Inter Club championships
FIFA Football Administration and Marketing Instructor
Served as Chairman of FUFA Marketing Committee and Member of the Board of Directors Nakivubo Stadium and Mandela National Stadium
Innovations
Magogo is accredited for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda and particularly the FUFA Big League in 2009 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 in Ugandan football
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
Attracted sponsorships to football for National teams and Clubs-from Government and Corporate companies
Uganda has qualified for three AFCON Finals (Uganda Cranes-Gabon 2017, Egypt 2019) and (National U-17 in Tanzania 2019)
MAIN PHOTO: The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera (2nd R), Annet Mary Nanziri and club Secretary Hafsa Tembo cutting the cake with Magogo and Ronnie Kalema (L)
Federation of Uganda Football Federations (FUFA) has confirmed that a key note presentation will be made on Wednesday 23rd January 2019 to Sports Federations in Uganda about its success story over the years.
The Presidents, Chairmen and General Secretaries of the Sports Federations registered with National Council of sports have been invited for the event that starts at 9am at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
FUFA has also invited Officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports together with National Council of sports.
‘The Federation of Uganda Football Associations upholds the core values of oneness and teamwork hence finding it key to always cooperate with all other National sports Federations’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘The event is aimed at bringing together all different Federation Presidents and General Secretaries for the purpose of interaction and sharing ideas. FUFA will also use this platform to share its experiences and success story’ added Hussein.
FUFA has enjoyed a success story in various areas of Governance, Administration, Finance, Football Development, Infrastructure, Competitions, its Membership, Marketing and Communications which have turned out to be the federation’s key focus areas.
The Uganda Cranes has already qualified for the AFCON Finals 2017 and 2019 while the Uganda U-17 Team will feature at the AFCON Finals U-17 to be hosted by Tanzania in April this year.
The federation has also managed to secure land to construct a modern training facility in Rubaga at Kadiba and a stadium in Lugazi.
I will drive slightly my energies this week on the beauty of purchasing and wearing an authentic sports gear-in this case the much cherished Uganda Cranes jersey.
However, first I will drop a line on how the public is being derailed to believe that world over domestic football is firmly in the hands of clubs. Unfortunately that’s not true. Football Associations-in this case FUFA always gets at the forefront to guide and not dictate on how clubs should run their businesses. It is a mindset that will change gradually. Club football is not about an individual’s money but structures. All clubs are allowed to run their businesses freely. However clubs like KCCA FC and Vipers SC have embraced the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda with success stories to talk about.
The official FUFA Logo. No individual or company can use this logo without prior permission for commercial gains. Even for non commercial activities, clearance for the use of the logo must be sought first from FUFA.
FUFA is the sole owner of the Uganda Cranes jersey. Under the Trademarks Act 2010, the federation managed to register its trademarks; FUFA Logo, Federation of Uganda Football Associations and its abbreviation FUFA. The local football clubs have also been encouraged to do so with their trademarks to avoid any future infringements on their logos.
It is illegal for an individual or company to trade using FUFA’s registered trademarks as mentioned without prior permission from the owner for commercial gains. In a bid to protect the Uganda Cranes jersey, FUFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a reputable kit manufacturer Mafro. They are the sole producers of the Uganda Cranes jerseys. The 8 Main Regional distributors will deal with the sales agents across the country from respective regions to help in selling the jersey. It is paramount for a football fan to know that loyalties from the sales of the Uganda Cranes jerseys will be passed on to the eight (8) Regional Football Associations. This requires for policing by both the football officials, distributors and sales agents at regional level.
There’s no better way to show off your loyalty by wearing an authentic Uganda Cranes jersey that brings you respect and passion for your beloved country. Authentic jerseys are simply priceless. It goes without saying that when you buy an authentic Uganda Cranes soccer jersey, you’re getting something special. Signed or not, the authentic Uganda Cranes jerseys are valuable pieces of wearable history that you will treasure for a lifetime.
L-R Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya, Miya Farouk, Sadam Juma, Emmanuel Okwi, Moses Waiswa, and Hassan Wasswa during the official unveiling of the new Cranes jersey.
However it all starts with the desire to know what one would like to buy. It calls for taste, fashion, passion and the satisfaction derived from wearing the Uganda Cranes jersey.
But why do fans sometimes find themselves buying counterfeit National team jerseys?
I have said it before, and I will say it again (it should be number one among them): in reasons why you should buy authentic soccer jerseys, showcasing your team respect outweighs them all. Two values are attached to the Uganda Cranes jersey and why you should buy it; The shirt itself and then the FUFA logo embroidered on it hence making it a valuable item.
They may be far from inexpensive, but what the authentic jersey holds in personal value outweighs all other opinions under this conundrum: replica or authentic? The latter is probably something you would much rather not wear, possibly other than for soccer games.
A special graphic produced calling for potential distributors for the authentic Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes jerseys
FUFA has finalised plans to stock the FUFA sports shop in Mengo with jerseys bearing names of the past and current generation of Uganda Cranes players. Imagine a fan purchasing a Uganda Cranes jersey with customised names of Majid Musisi, Jackson Mayanja, Denis Onyango, Hakim Magumba, Philip Omondi, Geoffrey Massa, Jimmy Kirunda and many others.
That’s a true fan of the sport and the player himself, knows the ownership of such a jersey is the best way to prove their value to the public.
As FUFA continues to sensitise the football family and other stakeholders on the values of purchasing the authentic Uganda Cranes jerseys from designated selling centres, it is a humble appeal for all to support the cause that will take the football industry to another level.
It is our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: Graphical representation for the designs of Uganda Cranes jerseys
Vipers Sports Club booked their berth to the round of 16 stage in the Stanbic Uganda Cup following a comprehensive 4-0 victory at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Tuesday.
Desmond Kyobe (own goal), defender Halid Lwaliwa and a brace by striker Abraham Ndugwa gave Vipers the commanding win.
Abraham Ndugwa shoots for his opening goal. He scored twice
The first two goals by Kyobe and Lwaliwa came in the first half before Ndugwa’s two strikes came in the subsequent half.
Vipers had reached this stage with a walk over following the failure for Rushekere Growers to travel for the game at the round of 64.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32 matches continue on Wednesday.
Vipers XI vs Kansai PlasconKansai Plasco XI Vs Vipers
Wednesday, 16th January 2019:
Nkambi Coffee Vs SC Villa – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4PM)
BUL Vs Mbarara City – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (4 PM)
U-Touch Vs Kitara – Pece Stadium, Gulu (4PM)
Calvary Vs Police – Midigo play ground, Yumbe (4 PM)
Free Stars Vs Bukedea Town Council – Bishops S.S Play gound, Mukono (4 PM)
Thursday, 17th January 2019:
Water Vs Express – Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4 PM)
Saturday, 19th January 2019:
Nyamityobora Vs Proline – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara (4 PM)
Nebbi Central Vs Admin – Nebbi Play ground (4 PM)
Tuesday, 22nd January 2019:
Kireka United Vs Wakiso Giants – Mandela National Stadium ( 4PM)
Kiboga Young Vs St Mary’s – Bamusuuta Ground, Kiboga (4 PM)
Tooro United Vs KCCA – Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal (4 PM)
The Uganda U-17 National team (Cubs) fell 2-0 away to the Burundi U-20 team during an international friendly match played at the Stade Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura on Tuesday afternoon.
A goal in each half by Cedric Mavugo and Bienvenue Kanakimana gave the home side the victory.
This is the first of the many planned build ups for the Uganda U-17 team preparing for the TOTAL AFCON U-17 finals that will be held in Tanzania come April 2019.
Uganda Cubs’ first assistant coach Jackson Magera cited positives from the international build up.
‘Although we have lost the game, I am impressed by the performance of the team players. There are many aspects technically and tactically that we have to improve upon especially how to defend well and convert the created chances. We shall continue to improve as the preparations for the TOTAL U-17 AFCON finals go on’ Magera stated after the game.
Uganda Cubs XI vs Burundi U-20:
Jack Komakech (GK),Kevin Ssekimbegga, Ibrahim Juma, John Rogers, Gavin Kizito (Cpt), Ronny Ziraba, Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya, Najib Yiga, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire
Substitutes: Delton Oyo (GK), Ivan Asaba, Davis Sekajja, Innocent Opira, Yasin Abdul Owane, Polycarp Mwaka, Samson Kasozi, John Kokas Alou, James Jarieko
The Uganda U-17 technical team has released the starting eleven for the Cubs against Burundi’s U-20 side in Tuesday’s international friendly match at the Stade Prince Louis Rwagasore in Bujumbura city.
Jack Komakech is named in goal. Kevin Ssekimbegga, Ibrahim Juma, John Rogers and Gavin Kizito are the defenders.
Ronny Ziraba starts as the anchorman. The others on the team are Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya, Najib Yiga, Isma Mugulusi and Thomas Kakaire.
The substitutes awaiting to be introduced include; goalkeeper Delton Oyo, Ivan Asaba, Davis Sekajja, Innocent Opira, Yasin Abdul Owane, Polycarp Mwaka, Samson Kasozi, John Kokas Alou and James Jarieko.
The team is preparing for the TOTAL AFCON U-17 finals that will be held in Tanzania come April 2019.
Uganda Cubs XI vs Burundi U-20:
Jack Komakech (GK),Kevin Ssekimbegga, Ibrahim Juma, John Rogers, Gavin Kizito (Cpt), Ronny Ziraba, Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya, Najib Yiga, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire.
Substitutes: Delton Oyo (GK), Ivan Asaba, Davis Sekajja, Innocent Opira, Yasin Abdul Owane, Polycarp Mwaka, Samson Kasozi, John Kokas Alou, James Jarieko
Nile Special male player of the year:Dennis Onyango
Nile Special female player of the year: Ruth Aturo
Nominee for best run federation: FUFA
Nominee for team of the year: Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes first choice goalkeeper and captain Dennis Onyango, Crested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth Aturo were named the Nile Special best male and female footballers of the year, 2018 by the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).
Onyango was also named on the CAF team of the year as Aturo was twice named the best goalkeeper in two tournaments – CECAFA 2018 and COSAFA 2018.
Uganda Cranes captain Denis OnyangoUganda Crested Cranes goalkeeper Aturo Ruth posing with her award during the closing ceremony of 2018 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Rwanda.
In the same vein, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) was nominated among the three best run sports federations alongside Uganda Woodball Federation (UWbF) and Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF).
For starters, FUFA was also named among the best run sports federations of 2018 by the National Council of Sports (NCS).
After yet another stellar year that had Uganda qualify to the Total 2019 AFCON in Egypt, Uganda Cranes was also named among the three best teams of the year alongside Pirates Rugby Club and Uganda Netball Team.
Memorable Moment: Uganda Cranes players carry aloft the coach after sealing the TOTAL AFCON 2019 slot at Namboole Stadium
This happened at the sports journalist month of January 2019 meeting held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
The Nile Special USPA gala will happen in March 2019 at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on a date that will be confirmed.
The Uganda U17 football team (The Cubs) will travel to Bujumbura on Saturday evening for a friendly match with Burundi on Tuesday 15thJanuary 2019.
A 28 man contingent of twenty players and eight officials led by Executive Member Chrispus Kalibbala travelled by road and is expected to reach by Sunday morning.
The team had spent a week in residential camp at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru preparing for the CECAFA U20 tournament which was postponed to an unknown date.
Contingent to Burundi
Leader Of Delegation: Chris Kalibala
Technical Team: Jackson Magera- 1st assistant coach, Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant Coach and Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeping coach
Officials : Bashir Mutyaba -Team Cordinator, Nsereko H Kawuma- Media Officer, Emmanuel Nakabago- Team Doctor, Frank Bumpenje- Kits Manager and Ahmed Kabali- Team Driver
Goalkeepers: Delton Oyo (Kirinya-Jinja S.S Junior Team), Jack Komakech (Ndejje University Junior Team)
Defenders: John Rogers (Onduparaka Junior Team), Kevin Ssekimbega (Express Junior Team), Innocent Opiro (Ndejje University Junior Team), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA Soccer Academy), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Vipers Junior Team), Samson Kasozi (Bright Stars Junior Team)
Midfielders: John Kokas Alou (URA Junior Team), Ronnie Ziraba (Express Junior Team), Davis Sekajja (Bright Stars JT), Thomas Kakaire (Bright Stars JT), Andrew Kawooya (Vipers SC JT), Polycarp Mwaka (Ndejje University JT)
Forwards: Isma Mugulusi (KJSS JT), Ivan Asaba (Vipers SC JT), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC JT), Rogers Mugisha (Mbarara City JT), Yasin Abdul Owane (Vipers SC JT), James Jareiko (Paidha Black Angels FC JT)
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U17 team in training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The 22 Ugandan referees at the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) level have received their badges on Saturday, 12 January 2019 at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga in Kampala.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo witnessed the hand over of the badges.
Beach Soccer Referee Keneddy Kawagga Bazirio gets his badge from the FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama. Kawagga is one of the new faces.
In attendance also was the first Vice President at FUFA Justus Mugisha, FUFA Referees’ standing committee chairperson Ronnie Kalema, FUFA Executive committee member and chairperson of the marketing commitee Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe. The Vice Chairpseon of FUFA Referees standing Committee Rosebell Rwamuyamba and Chaiperosn of UgandaFootball Refereees-Promotions and Assessment Amin Bosa Nkono were also in attendance.
Eng. Magogo urged the referees to defend the prestigiousFIFA badge at all times.
‘FUFA has a vision of becoming the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the field. Our mission is about development, promotion and protection of football in Uganda. Referees have a role to play in development of the game. Defend this badge at all times’ said FUFA President.
L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Justus Mugisha, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (with microphone) and Rosebell Rwamuyamba
Mwebe communicated the key means that FUFA is undertaking to uplift the standard of refereeing in Uganda.
‘The FUFA refereeing department is working within all the means to protect the three key pillars; Integrity, fitness and performance. Development of referees now falls under the football development department. There is a development path way for the rise of referees, just like referees. We shall maintain the courses, medical and fitness tests which are mandatory as well starting French lessons for the international referees.’ Ali Mwebe.
Shamira Nabadda (left) receives her FIFA Badge from the FUFA Vice President Justus MugishaBrian Miiro Nsubuga (L) gets his FIFA Badge from the FUFA President. Eng. Moses Magogo
‘I urge all the referees to maintain the three key pillars that we hinge on as FUFA in the field of refereeing; Integrity, Fitness and Performance (IFP). I am glad that we have new faces on board who will learn a lot from the experienced ones’ said Kalema.
FUFA also revealed that classes for French Language will be organised for the FIFA referees.
The full list of Ugandan FIFA Referees 2019
Referees (Men): Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Mashood Ssali, Alex Muhabi, Ali Sabilla Chelangat, William Oloya
Assistant referees (Men): Mark Ssonko, Dick Okello, Ronald Katenya, Lee Okello, Musa Balikoowa Ngobi, Issa Masembe
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has issued new guidelines on the distribution and selling of the Uganda Cranes jerseys.
The Federation has noted with concern on the infringement of its registered, patented logos , commercial products including the Uganda Cranes jersey and has therefore come out to issue new guidelines that must be followed.
While addressing the media on Wednesday, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu indicated that there are counterfeit jerseys on the market but warned the public to avoid buying such products.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu addressing the media during the FUFA Weekly Press Conference on Wednesday norning
‘We are aware that there are people who are illegally selling the Uganda Cranes jerseys. As you know, the Federation has patent rights to its properties and the national team Jersey is one of those’ he said before adding;
‘FUFA has an understanding with Mafro- the sole manufacturers of Uganda Cranes original and replica jerseys and thus FUFA remains the owner and sole importer of the Uganda Cranes jerseys and any other products related to the brand with the FUFA logo’
Mandu stated that the Federation has opened the application process for willing distributors of Uganda Cranes jerseys. He indicated that every region of the country will have an authorised selling point/ distributor.
‘As FUFA, we are opening an application process for anyone willing to conduct business of selling the FUFA related products. We shall have one authorised distributor per region’
A banner produced seeking potential distributors to apply and deal in Uganda Cranes jerseys
The process will be conducted for a period of month( from Wednesday,9th January to 9th February 2019) with willing applicants formally writing to FUFA on sales@fufauganda.com
In addition to having authorised distributors, FUFA has brought on board Busingye and Company Advocates who will oversee that the policy is enforced.
‘FUFA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Busingye and Co. Advocates who will be on top of the whole exercise to stop any dealings in fake Uganda Cranes jerseys’ stated the FUFA Deputy CEO.
Norman Mbabazi who represented Busingye and Company Advocates during the press conference indicated that they will help the federation in making sure their brand is protected.
Managing Partner Norman Mbabazi from Busingye and Company Advocates talking to the media during the weekly Press Conference on Wednesday morning
” We are privileged to work with FUFA in making sure we protect the brand of football and the related products. We are in touch with related institutions such as Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Uganda Registration Services Bureau and Uganda Revenue Authority to protect FUFA’s intellectual properties. We therefore urge all Ugandans to buy only the authorised jerseys and from official selling points’ noted Mbabazi
FUFA Legal Manager, Dennis Lukambi stressed the fact that the Federation has full powers over its products and will not give chance to anyone duplicate them.
FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi
‘As FUFA, we have a Vision of becoming the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch and protecting the game is one of the components of our mission. FUFA underwent rebranding and all the logos, names and features are all registered. In Uganda under the trademarks act, you can be imprisoned for selling what doesn’t belong to you. So we don’t want to ambush the public and that’s why we are making the sensitisation. Members of the public should know that the logos and design were created by some people and FUFA paid for that work. Therefore it’s wrong for one to go and duplicate our work without permission. It is criminal to do such business’ noted Lukambi.
The new Uganda Cranes Jersey manufactured by Mafro and designed by Umar Mukasa, who emerged as the best in the designing competition set by FUFA was unveiled on 10th October 2018.
MAIN PHOTO:Original Uganda Cranes Jerseys displayed before the media during the FUFA Weekly Press Conference on Wednesday Morning
Uganda Cranes goalkeeper and captain Dennis Onyango was named on the FIFPro Africa CAF team of the year.
This was during the Aiteo CAF Awards 2018 held in Dakar, Senegal on the night of Tuesday, 8th January 2019 attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CAF President Ahmad Ahmad, President of Republic of Senegal Macky Sall and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Onyango was once again inspirational for Uganda Cranes in the qualification to the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations, making it unbeaten with a game to spare and not conceding in as many as five matches.
L-R Onyango, Sadio Mane, Geremi Njitap and Mohammad Salah
The other players on the team include; the CAF footballer of the year 2018 Mohammed Salah, Aurier, Benatia, Bailly, Koulibaly, Keita, Partey, Mahad Mahrez, Aubameyang and Sadio Mane.
Onyango was present in Dakar to pick his award. FUFA CEO Edgar Watson led a strong delegation from Uganda at the awards that had Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre. FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was also in Dakar as CAF Executive Committee Member where he also attended the meeting that confirmed Egypt as this year’s hosts for the AFCON tournament.
Meanwhile, Mauritania was named the CAF national team of the year, coming ahead of Uganda Cranes and Madagascar, the other nominated teams.
L-R: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Dennis Onyango, FUFA President and CAF Executive Member Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach SeSebastien Desabre un Senegal
Full Awards:
CAF Male Player of the Year 2018
Mohamed Salah (Egypt & Liverpool)
Women’s Player of the Year 2018
Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa & Houston Dash)
Youth Player of the Year
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco & Borussia Dortmunmd)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Herve Renard (Morocco)
Women’s Coach of the Year
Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Men’s National Team of the Year
Mauritania
Women’s National Team of the Year
Nigeria
Platinum Award
His Excellency Macky Sall (President of the Republic of Senegal)
Federation President of the Year
Fouzi Lekjaa
Goal of the Year
Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa & Houston Dash)
