Ugandan referees have been appointed by the continental football governing body (CAF) for roles at two CAF Confederation Cup matches in Kigali, Rwanda and Dorma, Ghana while others have been selected for further technical courses.
Yusuf Awuye gets his first assignment as a match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup tie between Aduana Stars FC of Ghana and Asec Mimosas of Ivory coast at the Agyeman Badu Stadium on 19th August 2018.
Others who have been appointed are Mashood Ssali as center referee, Mark Ssonko assistant referee 1, Dick Okello Assistant Referee 2 and Chelegant Ali Sabila 4th official for the CAF Confederation Cup match between Rayon Sport of Rwanda and Young Africans of Tanzania at Stade Regional de Kigali on 29th August 2018.
Mark Ssonko will be Assistant referee for the CAF Confederation Cup match between Rayon Sport of Rwanda and Young Africans of Tanzania at Stade Regional de Kigali on 29th August 2018
Technical training for Ugandan referees
In a related development several Uganda referees have been invited to attend various courses organized by CAF.
Ssali Mashood will attend the Elite B course from 7th -11th September 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. Shamirah Nabadda together with Masembe Isa CAF Young Talent Referees Course to be held in Kampala, Uganda from 14th – 18th September 2018. The Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema will coordinate the CAF Young Talent Referees course in Kampala.
George Olemu will attend the Promising Referees course (Non FIFA) from 12th –16th August 2018 in Cairo, Egypt.
Ssali Mashood (M) will attend the CAF Elite B course from 7th -11th September 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Mwebe appointed General coordinator
Meanwhile Ali Mwebe has been appointed as General Coordinator for the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA) in Tanzania (11th-28th August) and for the CAF Champions League match in South Africa between Mamelodi Sundowns and Horoya Ac of Guinea on 28th August 2018. Mwebe will make his maiden bow as General Coordinator on Saturday 11th August 2018 when Rwanda takes on Sudan in Dar Es Salaam in the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA).
CAF General Coordinator Ali Mwebe will handle the match on Saturday 11th August 2018 betweeen Rwanda and Sudan in Dar Es Salaam in the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA).
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda together with Masembe Isa will attend the CAF Young Talent Referees Course in Kampala, Uganda from 14th – 18th September 2018
A landmark sponsorship deal has been announced by StarTimes after taking over both the naming and broadcast rights of the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League.
The latest development brings to an end of the short-lived FUFA-Sports Broadcasting Limited partnership signed early this year.
The new deal revealed on Thursday morning at Hotel Africana Kagera Hall will cover 10 years thus the top flight league becoming StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the second tier league is now StarTimes Big League.
The brief ceremony was attended by the StarTimes top officials CEO Andy Wang, Vice President, Branding and Marketing Head Aldrine Nsubuga and PR Manager Christine Kikomeko
FUFA’s top brass had President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Uganda Premier League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke
Other UPL board members Peter Kibazo, David Serebe, CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire and Head of Marketing Roy Mundeyi
StarTimes CEO Andy Wang
StarTimes CEO Andy Wang during the Press conference
‘The rights secured include distribution of all audio and visual transmissions while the media and commercial rights include public viewing, distributing all content for media and commercial rights. We took the decision to give back to the people of Uganda through football because of the passion they have towards the game. Football touches a lot of people from the grassroots It is our way of thanking the public for supporting our business and making us the leading pay television with 70% market share after only eight (8) years. This is arguably the biggest sponsorship deal in Ugandan sport. Today could be the turning point in the direction of Ugandan football.’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Press conference addressing the media
“Football is developed by many stakeholders. StarTimes are part of the key external stakeholders who have contributed to the growth of the game in Uganda. We are so grateful that today we enter into a huge partnership with StarTimes. ‘We are aware that we still have a lot to do in order to achieve that but we are confident we are on the right path. The deal with Startimes is in line with our Vision of becoming the number one football National in Africa both on and off the pitch. Sponsors are strategic shareholders in football and it’s incumbent upon the football fraternity, leaders, players and everyone to support StarTimes who have selflessly demonstrated their goodwill to see Ugandan football progress with this historic sponsorship. The enabling environment that FUFA has created by improving the image of the local football and setting in place visible systems and structures to improve the game is now paying off’
Aldrine Nsubuga- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing
Aldrine Nsubuga (Extreme Right)- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing during the press conference. FUFA President (L) and Andy Wang (M) listen attentively.
‘Today is a very historic day in Ugandan football. We don’t just want to entertain football fans with foreign football. We want to be relevant to local football fans. We want them to appreciate their local football and support it with a greater passion which is why we want to bring the local league in every household through our broadcast platforms’
Arinaitwe Rugyendo-Uganda Premier League Board Chairman
UPL Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo (R) as FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama keenly follows the speech.
‘The UPL board is glad to get another sponsor for the top flight league. We know the value of sponsorship in club football. This will help in creating more competition among clubs. Sanity leads to good things like sponsorships we are witnessing in football’
Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes
Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes during the announcement of the deal today‘Our appeal to Ugandans is to demonstrate the same goodwill to us in supporting our business and embrace our brand. We all call the 16 UPL clubs and FUFA Big League clubs to support StarTimes by mobilizing their fans and local communities where they are based to join the StarTimes family. This is how the football marriage will work for the benefit of all parties’
FUFA Deputy CEO and UPL Board Member Humphrey Mandu, UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and another Board Member David SerebeL-R Gordon Roy Mundeyi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Byamukama, Bernard Bainamani and Esther Musoke
After arriving safely in Tanzania on Tuesday evening, the Uganda Under 17 National team underwent the mandatory CAF MRI tests on Wednesday before conducting their first training session later in the evening ahead of their Zonal CAF Qualifiers campaign that kicks off on Saturday 11th August 2018.
Boys during their maiden training session in Tanzania on Wednesday.
The team flew from Entebbe International Airport via Kigali before connecting finally to Julius Nyerere International Airport. The Cubs are accommodated at Seascape Hotel, Dar es Salaam.
The contingent’s Leader of Delegation is FUFA Executive Committee Member Ariga Rasoul. While speaking to https://fufauganda.com/, Ariga revealed FUFA’s dream is to see the team progress to the finals of the Continental soccer show piece in Tanzania next year.
‘Our dream is to be in AFCON. The boys are in shape, team officials are more of parents to the players, so my commitment is that we are planning to comeback with good results’ said Ariga
Ariga also talked about Uganda’s opponents.
‘Djibouti, our neighbors Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan are teams we have played before and with the morale here we are coming with the trophy’ he added
Leader of Delegation Ariga Rasoul (in Blue) on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Another training will be conducted on thursday 9th August, Uganda’s first game in Group B is against Ethiopia on Sunday 12th.
MAIN PHOTO: The youngsters after training at Boko Beach Veteran Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Wednesday 15th August 2018:Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre to announce Squad for the Uganda vs Tanzania match
Ahead of the Total AFCON 2019 encounter between Uganda and neighbors Tanzania, the National team’s official sponsors Airtel together with partners Nile Special, NIC, EcoBank, Bul and BetLion have revealed that they will continue with their commitment towards the Uganda Cranes aimed at posting good results.
In their deliberations at the press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, full support was pledged by representatives of the 5 companies that attended the function aimed at driving support for the 8th September clash.
Remmie Kisakye-Head Brand & Communications Airtel
Remmie Kisakye (Head Brand and Communications-Airtel Uganda) duringthe weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday
‘We are proud and believe that we have done enough together with FUFA to make sure that the team is ready. I urge the media to give a positive picture which will give the encounter the desired hype through professional reporting. As the official sponsors of the Uganda Cranes, we are committed to ensure that the National team shines and we shall mobilise fans to fill Namboole and thus raise the Uganda flag high. Statistics show that Uganda has an upper hand over Tanzania in past meetings and this will play a key role on 8th September. We want the Uganda Anthem to be played again at AFCON finals and together we will win’.
Airtel’s Remmie Kisakye addressed the media before meeting the Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre
Isaac Sekasi- Country Head of Marketing Nile Breweries
Isaac Sekasi (M)-Country Head Marketing (Nile Breweries/Nile Special) with Primrose of Ecobank and FUFA’s Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein at the press conference
‘This is the longest partnership we have held in the history of Nile Breweries. We are celebrating our ten years’ partnership with the Uganda Cranes and FUFA in a special way together with fans. A lot of activities have been arranged beginning next week to ensure that we give the upcoming game the publicity it deserves. After 39 years of waiting, we now want to see the Uganda Cranes qualify regularly for AFCON and even make it to the FIFA World cup. This is very possible’
Sekasi (L) with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre
Primrose Kobusingye- Head of Marketing and Communications EcoBank Uganda
Primrose Kobusingye- Head of Marketing and Communications Ecobank at the press conference in Mengo
‘We are looking forward to doing it again to rekindle the memories of AFCON Gabon 2017. Our commitment is to ensure a big turn up at Namboole to support the Uganda Cranes.
A great football moment for Primrose Kobusingye with Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre at FUFA House
Pamela Abonyo- Head Corporate Communications NIC Holdings
Pamela Abonyo-Head Corproate Communications-NIC with the official match ball for the ongoing AFCON Qualification campaign
The Uganda vs Tanzania encounter will cement our partnership with the Uganda Cranes. As the official insurance partners, we continue with our commitment for more years to come. It has been a great 10 year partnership that has brought us success with the Uganda Cranes’
Pamela Abonyo-Head Corporate Communications-NIC with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre
Lionel Kabenge- Managing Director BetLionUganda
Lionel Kabenge (M) -MD Betlion Uganda speaking at the press conference. Remmie Kisakye(L)- Head Brand and Communications-Aritel Uganda, Noela Byuma (R)-Brand Strategy Manager-Airtel Uganda.
‘We have doubled the Uganda Cranes jackpot all for the upcoming Tanzania encounter. We shall do whatever it takes to drive traffic to Namboole on match day’
Lionel Kabenge (M) -MD Betlion Uganda with Cranes coach SebastienNoela Byuma-Brand Strategy Manager-Airtel Uganda with Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre
MAIN PHOTO:L-R Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director, Primrose Kobusingye- Head of Marketing and Communications (Ecobank), Isaac Sekasi-Country Head Marketing (Nile Breweries/Nile Special), Remmie Kisakye (Head Brand and Communications-Aritel Uganda), Pamela Abonyo (Head Corporate Communications-NIC), Lionel Kabenge (MD Betlion Uganda), Noela Byuma (Brand Strategy Manager-Airtel Uganda).
FUFA has issued guidelines on the allocation of financial support for its 33 Members for the year 2018.
Following a FUFA Emergency Committee sitting at FUFA house on Monday 6th August 2018, a resolution was passed under which FUFA will extend funding to Member Associations and Clubs.
The source of funding is the FIFA Forward Programme under a project code named FUFA Members’ Enhancement Project. In a circular issued by the FUFA Chief Executive on Tuesday 7th August 2018, guidelines were included in the communication;
Regional Football Associations (RFAs)
Each Regional Football Association (RFA) shall receive financial support of Shs. 25,000,000/= for the year 2018.
RFAs that register a women Regional football League (at least 5 teams) shall receive extra funding of Shs. 5,000,000/= allocated for women football expenditure.
Eligible District Football Associations (DFAs) that are active Members of the Regions shall receive a total of Shs. 500,000/= for the year 2018.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
The Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA), Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA), Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA), Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA), Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) and Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA) shall be eligible to funding of 10,000,000/= to each association.
FUFA Member Clubs (1st Division Clubs-Uganda Premier League)
FUFA Member Clubs shall be eligible to Shs. 5,000,000/=.
Only clubs that have received a club License to play in the 2018-2019 season shall be eligible for the financial support.
SC Villa Vs URA- Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Saturday 11th, August 2018
Ndejje University Vs Oduparaka- Ndejje University playgrounds, Luwero
Newly promoted Nyamityobra FC has beaten Kirinya Jinja SS at Kaykeka stadium in Mbarara to advance to the semifinals of the inaugural Pilsner FUFA Super8 tournament.
Substitute Ibrahim Pengere scored late in the only two minutes left on the clock to send the Mbarara based fans into wild celebrations.
Nyamityobora joins KCCA FC in the last four stage.
Team flies out on Tueaday morning at 7am aboard RwandAir.
FUFA Executive Member (West Nile Region) Mr. Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.
The Uganda U17 National team flew out of the country on Tueday at 7am aboard RwandAir. The team will have a stopover in Kigali before connecting to Dar es Salam in Tanzania where the CAF Regional Qualifiers tournament will be held from 11th – 26th August. The same country will be host of the 2019 AFCON U17 Finals.
FUFA Execuitve Member Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.
Head coach Peter Onen named his 20 man squad on Sunday after the evening training session at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru where the team has been camping for two weeks.
Eleven (11)of the players named in the squad featured in the 2018 CECAFA U17 Championship in Burundi in which Uganda finished third.
Samson Kasozi who plays his club football for Bright Stars FC Junior Team jumps highest ready to head the ball during training
Onen’s side will compete in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Kenya. Uganda’s campaign gets underway on 12th August against Ethiopia followed with fixtures against South Sudan 5 days later (17th), Kenya on 19th and finally Djibouti on 22nd.
Shot stopper Oluka George William with an attempt to save the ball during training on Sunday
The youngsters nicknamed Cubs will leave for Tanzania on Tuesday morning.
Mukisa Owen who features for BUL FC JT eyes the ball during training at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Final 20 (Squad numbers attached)
The 26 players who have been in Camp for the two weeks of residential Training at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Goal Keepers
1–Semwogerere Daniel (UPDF JT FC), 18 – Oluka George (Buddo SS), 19 – Oyo Delton (KJSSS FC JT)
Defenders
2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin (Buddo SS), 3 – Kafumbe Joseph (Buddo SS), 4 – Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC JT, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa)-Captain, 20 – John Rogers (Onduparaka FC JT), 17 – Juma Ibrahim (KCCA SA), 16 – Ekolot Ibrahim (Bright Stars FC JT)
Midfielders
6 – Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC JT), 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul (Rock High School), 8 – Mwaka Polycap (Football For Good Academy Gulu), 10 – Kakaire Thomas (SC Vipers JT), 12 – Alowo John Kokas (URA FC JT), 13 – Ngonde Elvis (KJSSS FC JT)
Forwards
9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka FC JT), 11 – Asaba Ivan (SC Vipers JT), 14 – Yoga Najib (Kisozi Seed High School), 15 – Mukisa Owen (BUL FC JT)
Team Officials
The Cubs team officials From L-R; Hamza Lutalo – Assistant Coach, Kiberu Mubarak – Goalkeeping Coach, Mutyaba Bashir – Team Manager, Peter Onen – Head Coach, Mumpenje Frank- Kit Manager and Nakabago Emmanuel – Team Doctor. Omaria Bosco will travel as Team Media Officer.
The leader of Delegation is Ariga Rasoul.
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MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cubs at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday morning
Timeline of activities for FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda since 2014;
24th Feb 2014: Uganda Premier League clubs briefed on the programme
8th August 2016: Pioneer programme introduced in Northern Uganda with Sporting United FC and Bright Light (now Amuka Bright Stars FC)
2nd-4th July 2018 Instructors trained at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
6th July 2018: FUFA UPL Clubs Pro Agenda symposium at Serene Suites
29th July-6th August 2018: Programme rolls out to Uganda Premier League clubs
FUFA Instructors (front row) in a group photo with Onduparaka FC officials
The Uganda Premier League teams have welcomed the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda aimed at moving football from the amateur to a professional set up in the country. Having laid the foundation stone for this progamme in 2014 by briefing the top flight clubs, FUFA undertook several activities including educating the Instructors who would share the knowledge about the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda.
FUFA 3rd VP Hon Nakiwala Kiyingi (cap) with instructors and participants of Mbarara City FC after day 2 of the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda
16 Clubs in the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit for the 2018/19 season were invited to take part in the programme. 13 out of 16 have accepted to undergo the progamme which will be used as one of the measures for club licensing before any team is registered for this season. Vipers Sc, Police FC and Maroons FC are the clubs that have not yet enrolled for the programme.
K-Jinja SS club Officials attending the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda at FUFA Technical Center Njeru.
‘FUFA has embarked on a strategy to make sure the game is given a facelift and suit the professional and modern set up. The involvement of the Uganda Premier League is a sign of desire by the clubs to learn a lot about the latest trends of the game’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.
FIFA Instructor Deo Mutabazi, during one of the sessions with Nyamityobora FC officials in Mbarara
‘The Clubs Pro Agenda directly falls in line with FUFA’s Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch under its 5 year strategic plan’ added Hussein.
BUl FC officials having their turn at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda sessions. The FUFA Deputy CEO Humprehy Mandu presenting FUFA Instructor Ronnie Kalema conducting a session with Nyamityobora FC officialsFIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo taking KCCA FC officials through the Clubs Pro Agenda at Namboole on SundayFIFA Instructor Justus Mugisha presenting to KCCA FC at Namboole stadium
The sessions have been conducted grouped according to proximity of clubs within their regions.
The areas captured in the FUFA Club Pro Agenda are;
Governance
Financial Management
Sporting Element
Marketing and Communication
Equipment, Facilities and Infrastructure
Events and Match Management
Strategic Planning
Employees and Staff
Kirinya Jinja SSS FC officials during FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda workshop at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru BUL FC officials attending FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda sessions at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda Instructors in a group photo with Bright Stars FC officials at Lagrande Hotel in Bwaise.
Uganda Cranes Regional Tour (Eastern region in Bugiri)
Eastern Region select 0-1 Uganda Cranes (Only 49 minutes played)
Total AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L):
Saturday, 8th September 2018
Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars
Ticket Prices:
Ordinary – Shs 15,000
VIP – Shs 40,000
VVIP – Shs 150,000
Uganda Cranes fans in Bugiri were left in despair as they watched a heavy down pour disrupt their long awaited moment of catching up with their favourite national team stars live in action on Saturday afternoon in Bugiri.
The National team was one goal up in an exciting game played at Bugiri Medical ground when the referee Robert Makwala prematurely ended the game due to the heavy afternoon rains that made the condition unplayable. The demactions of the pitch were also not visible.
Moses Waiswa scored the goal in the first half but only 4 minutes were played in the second half.
L-R Martin Kizza, Waiswa Moses, Patrick Kaddu and Taddeo Lwanga celebrate the game’s only goal
The fans who had at first braved the heavy drizzle had also abandoned the pitch side taking shelter in the nearby structures.
After almost a 30 minute halt the fans gathered around the Cranes bus to catch a glimpse of their stars after the referee had re-inspected the pitch and later called off the match.
Amongst the thousands of fans were pupils of Naluwerere Church of Uganda primary school and community school in Bugiri that has a sizeable number of children with disabilities on their hearing and sight.
On the eve of the game, the Cranes paid a visit to the school to interact and inspire the youngsters. They donated footballs to the school team.
The joy fo meeting a Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with a present to kids.
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre was however left a contented man for his team’s first half display however reserving that his strikers could have scored more from the chances created.
Taddeo Lwanga tacks his opponent during the game in BugiriLethal with the head but Patick kaddu (L) is seen here trying to take control of the ballUganda Cranes contingent with kids in Bugiri
Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Eastern ergion. Khalid Aucho was the skipper of the day.Eastern Region XI
The Uganda Cranes Regional Tour is a campaign sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special to mobilise nation wide support for the team by taking the stars to their adoring fans.
Uganda Cranes have a match coming up in September against Tanzania-2019 Total AFCON Qualifier at Namboole staidum.
MAIN PHOTO: Moses Waiswa celebrating his goal against Eastern Region in Bugiri.
The Inaugural Pilsner FUFA Super 8 tournament kicked off on Saturday, 4th August 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) defeated Jinja based side BUL 3-2 in the opening match.
KCCA’s goals were scored by Allan Kyambadde, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza to build a 3-0 lead at some stage.
Uganda U-20 forward Hamis Tibita grabbed a brace later in the game to galvanize the scoreline.
Allan Kyambadde dribbles during the game at Lugogo
The second of Tibita’s goals was a kick from the penalty spot, awarded after defender Fillbert Obenchan brought down Oromchan Villa in the area.
Kyambadde, a new signing at Lugogo was named man of the match for his outstanding display in the game, a reward that comes with Shs 150,000 which was handed over by the FUFA chairperson of the Marketing Committee, Rogers Byamukama.
FUFA Marketing committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama hands over the 150,000/= cash prize to man of the match Allan Kyambadde after the game
KCCA thus progresses to the semi-final stage.
Meanwhile, the Pilsner FUFA Super 8 tourney continues on Tuesday, 7th August 2018 when Nyamityobora hosts Kirinya-Jinja S.S at Kakyeka stadium.
Team Line Ups:
KCCA XI:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Hassan Musana, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Kirabira, Lawrence Bukenya, Julius Poloto (Captain), Muzamiru Mutyaba (70’ Mike Mutyaba), Allan Okello, Allan Kyambadde (73’ Solomon Okwalinga), Mustafa Kizza (70’ Muwadda Mawejje)
Subs Not Used:
Jamil Malyamungu (G.K), Steven Sserwadda
Head coach: Mike Hilary Mutebi
BUL XI
BUL XI:
Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Umaru Mukobe, Abdul Mayanja, Musa Walangira, Hakim Magombe (Captain), Patrick Sembuya, Yunus Sibira (84’ Herbert Onyango), Hamis Tibita, James Otim (55’ Daniel Shabena), Douglas Owori (75’ Fadhiri Marijani), Villa Oromchan
Subs Not Used:
Paul Mujampwani (G.K), Faizo Muledhu, Tom Kabale, Diego Missi
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to strengthen key chains with the various stake holders of the game in the country.
On Friday 3rd August 2018, the federation successfully organized the first ever interactive forum at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala with the members of the fourth estate under their umbrella body of the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) at Imperial Royale Hotel.
This comes a week after FUFA organised the Football Elders’ forum at the same hotel.
In the forum, the media freely and openly posed questions to the top brass FUFA team led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo giving his welcome remarks
The FUFA Second Vice President, Darius Mugoye, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (Third Vice President), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson, Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule, Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, FUFA Legal Manager Dennis Lukambi, Executive committee members (Ronnie Kalema- Chairman Uganda Football Refeers Association and Rogers Byamukama-Marketing and Communtions Commitee), Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu, Referees Manager Samuel Egesa, delegates and other FUFA staff attended the one day event intended to give media an opportunity to ask questions that were answered based on FUFA’s 8 key strategic areas of development.
L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Abdul Lukoya, Darius Mugoye, Eng.Moses Magogo, Sabiiti Muwanga, Edgar Watson and Humphrey Mandu
All the posed questions were categorized in the dockets of pillars of football development; Governance, Finance & Administration, Competitions, Infrastructure Facilities & Equipment, National Teams, Marketing and Communications and Membership.
Addressing the gathering during the opening of the forum, the FUFA President appreciated the organisation at the helm of USPA for steering such a forum. He also hinted on the steady progress and consistency of such arrangements in future.
“I thank USPA making such a forum a success. As FUFA, we are glad to fully facilitate it and we intend to make it annual. At FUFA, we have a vision of ensuring that we are the number one footballing country in Africa on and off the pitch. Our primary duties are to protect, develop and promote the game hence our Mission. All questions asked will be answered. Learning is a continuous process. We are open to criticism as an institution” Magogo stated in his welcome speech.
USPA President, Sabiiti Muwanga (L) with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson
The USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga thanked FUFA for accepting to support this interactive forum, which is a bridge between the media and the football governing body.
“I wish to thank FUFA for accepting to work with us in organising this forum. There is no limit to knowledge and we are grateful” Muwanga noted.
Below are some of the questions posed:
Governance:
What is the game plan of FUFA to develop Uganda Football to the next level?
Executing our plan in line with governance, finance and administration, competitions, infrastructure, marketing and communications, national teams improvement as well as ensuring that our members improve in the way they conduct business.
How far has FUFA gone to comply with the 1964 NCS Act and any prospects to create a new law?
Dennis Lukambi, FUFA Legal Manager: We complied and have taken the initiative to be in line with the law passed in 2014.
FUFA Legal Manager Dennis Lukambi
How compliant is FUFA with its own Statutes and Regulations and what about the members of FUFA and the Clubs?
Dennis Lukambi, FUFA Legal Director: FUFA is very compliant with our own statures. We follow our regulations to the dot. This is the reason that as FUFA we have not lost any court case, and it is on record.
Decolas Kiiza, The FUFA Finance Director makes a submission concerning the federation’s finances
Finance & Administration:
FUFA receives lots of monies. Can we understand the sources and how much and what is it used for?
Yes. It is indeed true we get a lot of money which must be a credit. We get money from FIFA, sponsorships (Airtel Uganda, Nile Breweries, Eco Bank, Uganda Breweries, National Insurance Corporation, Azam, Bet Lion), TV rights, CAF, fines, Government. FIFA funds are released under certain conditions which we must fulfil to the dot. The money FUFA gets is used to operate projects, run the national teams, meet federation operational costs, used in capacity building programmes and competitions
We are set to undertake stadium construction at Lugazi, Kadiba, beach soccer facility at Namboole among others.
2nd FUFA Vice President: Darius Mugoye:
We are extending financial assistance to each of the 8 regions. We engaged the regions in capacity building programmes, have also furnished their offices and distributed 300 balls to each region.
FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye
FUFA’s accountability has always been questioned, can we get the explanation of how this is done and when and where and to who?
The first stage of accountability is to acknowledge that we receive the money. Our total revenue is 18 Billion with a net worth of Shs 8 Billion. We account at the Annual AGM and openly display the records at FUFA House.
How many staff does FUFA have and how are they recruited and why are former footballers not recruited in FUFA Positions?
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson: We have 35 staff at FUFA. We head hunt and advertise as well. FUFA has lots of many former footballers who have been assimilated into the federation system
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (holding the microphone)
Competitions
What is being done to improve the Elite Club football in Uganda to be able to compete favourably in the Continental Competitions?
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director: The Federation is developing the clubs pro agenda. So far, we have completed the system with URA, Bright Stars and Ndejje University already.
Football is business. It can generate its own money. This is the evangelism that is being preached through the FUFA Clubs pro agenda.
What is the objective of the FUFA Drum and why not off season? Is it not right to consider non Premier League Players?
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director: The major objectives of the FUFA Drum tournament is to take back the game to the country side in the entire country.This tournament has given players more playing time.
Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions Director (Middle)
What strategies does FUFA have to develop football from the grassroots:
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director: Through the Airtel Rising Stars, registered in many under age continental competitions, mandate by FUFA to ensure clubs in the top flight have U-18 teams.
Employment of youth development officers in the regions. Financial support extended to regions to have youth teams.
There are 115 registered academies in the country at the moment.
Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions DirectorAli Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director displays the Five year strategic plan documentIvan Kintu Bayige, the FUFA Club Licencing Manager
Marketing and Communications:
FUFA seems to have done well in bringing on board Sponsors. What is the magic and wont the bubble burst? And How come other properties are not sold but only the Uganda Cranes
We have proven. Our approach is in models. We are fronting the Uganda Cranes brand since it has been built over decades. The magic has been with the massive re-branding exercise FUFA undertook a few years ago.
Who are the Sponsors of the Uganda Premier League in the coming Season as we don’t seem to see SB TV anywhere?
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo: There will be a sponsor unveiled soon. That is one assurance I am giving you. There are lots of confidential talks going on.
What is FUFA doing to address the matters of Stadium Access Confusion for big games including the way accreditations for the media are done?
FUFA President: We are discussing with Namboole management to forge out the best solution on how to manage the crowds.
Ahmed Hussein: Accreditation is not a punishment, we must respect it. It is conducted world-wide.
FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein
Membership:
FUFA has abandoned its grassroots structure’s like the Regions and Districts as not even a single ball is given. Is this not retrogression compared to the past?
Football Development:
What is FUFA doing to address the fact that the national coach can only be foreign?
Developing Ugandans is work in progress. We are still developing our coaches technically.
CAF has started a CAF Pro course. FUFA will soon start manager’s course that will last 300 hours (10 months) – match analysis, professional communication, Football business development, Finance management.
Ali Mwebe, Football Development Directoe: We have a year strategic plan (Capacity building, elite and massive coaching development) among others.
Is there any plan to ensure that women and youth football is being played in every village like the boys and Men football?
Yes, FUFA has a strategic plan to increase on the number of young people playing football. FUFA extends financial support to regions. We revamping grassroots programme (Under six catergory). We are in the process of reviving the primary schools competitions, energizing the schools of excellence and the national women team will also start the regional tours like the Uganda Cranes
What is the football development strategy of FUFA?
This stems from the five year plan stated above under key pillars of Capacity building, Youth football, Women football development, beach soccer development, Futsal development, sports medicine.
Fredrick Ssekitto, the founder of USPA in 1970. He also attended.Former USPA President Mark Namanya and former treasurer Sam Mpooza raise their hands to make submissionsFrancisco Bwambale (standing with microphone) makes a submission
FUFA Third Vice President, Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (standing) with the closing remarks at the USPA – FUFA Interactive ForumParticipants at the USPA-FUFA Interactive forumFUFA President Moses Magogo hands over a framed Uganda Cranes jersey to the USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga
The day ended on a high at Kabira Country club with a football match between the FUFA President’s XI amd USPA which the former won 3-2. Hakim Magumba netted twice while Fred Tamale got the other for the Presidnet’s XI led by FUFA President.
Ismail Mulangwa and David Isabirye got USPA’s consolation goals.
MAIN PHOTO: The group photo of all participants and FUFA officials after the first ever USPA – FUFA Interactive Forum
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) hereby notifies the members of the media that the accreditation process for the AFCON 2019 qualification match when Uganda Cranes hosts Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium is now open.
The process kicked off on Tuesday, 1st August 2018 and will go through to the 16th August 2018 at 5 PM.
Follow the link and complete the registration process:
FUFA has officially announced a 50% reduction on ordinary tickets for the Uganda Cranes versus Tanzania Taifa Stars AFCON 2019 group L qualifier due on 8th September at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
An ordinary ticket for the last home games against Egypt and Ghana (FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers Russia) each went for 30,000/-. However FUFA has now set the entrace fee at 15,000/- (Ordianry Ticket) and 40,000/- (VIP) while 150,000/- (VVIP) for the fans to catch the action when Uganda Cranes take on Tanzania.
Addressing the media at FUFA House during the weekly press conference at Mengo, Kampala, Decolas Kiiza, the FUFA Finance Director thanked the Government of Uganda and the President, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for considering a budgetary allocation to the National team, in particular to run the 2019 AFCON qualification campaign.
Kiiza, who was flanked by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein noted that the reduced ticket prices have been considered because of the Government support;
‘FUFA would like to extend our gratitude to the Government of Uganda led by the President General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. We also thank the Minister of Education and Sports Hon Janet Kataha Museveni, the State Minister of sports Hon Charles Bakabulindi, the Department of Physical Education under Commissioner Omara Apita, officials from the National Council of Sports (NCS) and some Members of Parliament who worked tooth and nail to have this budgetary allocation approved’
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza addressing the media on Wednesday
Uganda Cranes will host neighbours Tanzania on Saturday, 8th August 2018 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Kiiza also noted the date upon which the tickets will hit the market to be communicated in the near future.
Uganda Cranes currently leads group L with three points following the 0-1 away win over Cape Verde Islands.
Tanzania and Lesotho both share a point having played to a one all draw in their opening group game.
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours
Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes regional tours sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special continue this weekend with a match against the Eastern region select team in Bugiri.
The team commenced training at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Monday and will train until Thursday before departing on Friday for Bugiri.
Two weeks ago, the Uganda Cranes team played a tour match with Kitara region select at Kasese wich ended in a 2-2 draw.
MAIN PHOTO:L-R – FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and the federation Finance Director Decolas Kiiza addressed the media concerning the Uganda Cranes update.
On-line betting company Bet Lion Uganda has on Wednesday, 01 August 2018 rewarded two lucky customers with Shs 10M (Shs 5M cash each) as part of the on-going Uganda Cranes jack pot promotion.
Solomon Ssali and Steven Wasio are the two lucky winners who each won Shs 5M courtesy of Bet Lion.
The duo was handed over the money at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) head offices in Mengo, Kampala.
Handing over the ceremonial dummy cheques, Bet Lion Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lionel Kabenge congratulated the two lucky customers upon winning.
Steven Wasio (left) with Bet Lion Uganda’s Managing Director Lionel Kabenge
“I congratulate our winners Solomon Ssali and Steven Wasio upon winning the jack pot. As Bet Lion, we remain committed towards the continued support to FUFA and Uganda Cranes in particular. I also thank the media personalities whom have supported promoted the Uganda Cranes and Bet Lion noble cause” Kabenge remarked.
One of the winners Wasio, a resident of Serere district expressed gratitude unto Bet Lion upon his winning feat.
“I am happy to have won the jack pot. This will boost my personal welfare and help me buy land back in my home area. I am so happy for Bet Lion and I will continue betting with Bet Lion Uganda” Wasio said.
Haruna Kalungi was the first winner of the Jack pot and recieved his money in company of the FUFA Marketing committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the appointment of retired FIFA Referee Yusuf Awuye as one of the four Ugandans handling the CAF match commissioning duties.
The development was communicated by the FUFA communications manager Ahmed Hussein on Wednesday during the weekly press conference.
“CAF maintained Uganda’s four slots for the match commissioners. This followed the untimely passing on of Hajji Abbas Ssendyowa. We are lucky that Uganda’s slot has been maintained and former FIFA Referee Yusuf Awuye has been appointed as the replacement” Ahmed noted.
Awuye joins Margret Kubingi, Aisha Nalule and Mike Letti as the other Ugandans handling the CAF match commissioning tasks.
Uganda Cranes players attended a non-residential training in preparation for the tour of Eastern Region in Bugiri on Saturday 4th August 2018.
Twenty players turned up for the training that was conducted by the Head coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistant Mathias Lule on Tuesday Morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Moses Oloya (Ha Noi T&T in Vietnam), Linkoping City FC defender Ivan Bukenya, Yassar Mugerwa and Nicolas Sebwato returned to National team duty and were among the players in training.
Bright Stars FC captain Nelson Senkatuka, defenders Murushid Juuko of Simba SC and URA FC’s Paul Patrick Mbowa missed the Tuesday session.
URA FC new recruit Ronald Musana who was named Man of the Match in The FUFA Drum semifinal tie between Buganda and Bukedi received his first call up to the National team and was part of the training.
Kirinya Jinja SS midfielder Joel Madondo and Vipers SC Defender Bashir Asiku received their second call-up after being part of the recent region tour game against Kitara Region a couple of weeks ago.
The beautiful game of football in Uganda continues to ascend up the ladder in the era of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The latest landmark is the return of Uganda Breweries Limited under the Pilsner “The Kings Beer” brand into the sponsorship docket.
On Monday, 30th July 2018, Pilsner has announced a Shs 90M package for the inaugural newly born competition, The Pilsner FUFA Super 8 tournament.
Unveiling the sponsorship at the roof top of Uganda Breweries Limited plant in Luzira, the Pilsner brand manager Catherine Twesigye expressed gratitude upon their return to associate with a great brand as FUFA.
“As Uganda Breweries Limited with the Pilsner beer, we are glad that to associate with FUFA to sponsor the top Super tournament. Beer and football are inseparable. We are offering Shs 90M cash and other things in cash. As an iconic brand, Pilsner is excited to sponsor this tournament. This is greatness to the king himself” Twesigye noted.
Pilsner Brand manager Catherine Twesigye (middle) shows off the Kings’ beer brand “Pilsner Lager”
Representing the FUFA President at this momentous event, Rogers Byamukama, the FUFA marketing and Communications committee chairperson, who is also an Executive Committee member expressed appreciation for Uganda Breweries Limited for the timely sponsorship.
Flanked by the FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke, Byamukama hailed the FUFA marketing department for yet another sponsor brought on board;
“We thank Uganda Breweries Limited for this timely offer to sponsor the FUFA Super 8. We shall not disappoint. Let the football roar. In the five year development plan of the Federation, one of the key pillars in football development is that of competitions. At the start of the year, we started with the FUFA Drum and now we have the Super eight. Super eight is here to stay. Format of this year is unique and exciting. We vow to respect the safety and health precautions of the sponsor” Byamukama noted.
BUL FC CEO Salmin Saleh during the draw that pitted his club away to KCCA in the opening match
Byamukama also communicated about the absence for Vipers Sports Club who requested the federation to be left out in this inaugural edition since they had already planned for a different arrangement at the same timing of the tournament (August).
Esther Musoke added the strong voice of appreciation to the sponsor in a typical marketing dialect;
We thank Uganda Breweries Limited for this sponsorship. This sponsorship has definitely opened doors to many more partnerships ahead.
Jinja based BUL Football Club, which finished 7th in the 2018/19 season has thus replaced Vipers Sports Club.
Meanwhile, the draws to confirm which team will host the other were also held.
The tournament will tentatively kick off on Saturday, 4th August 2018 when KCCA hosts BUL at Lugogo.
The other dates for the remaining fixtures will be confirmed in the coming days.
Full Fixtures:
KCCA Vs BUL – 4th August 2018 – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
Other Games:
Sports Club Villa Jogoo Vs Police
Ndejje University (Big league champions) vs Onduparaka
Nyamityobora (Runners up Big league) Vs Kirinya- Jinja SSS
MAIN PHOTO:L-R – Uganda Breweries Limited’s Catherine Twesigye, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke and FUFA Markerting and Communicationa committee chairperson Rogers Byamukama with the sponsorship dummy cheque at Luzira in Kampala
Buganda has put one foot into the final of the FUFA Drum after defeating Bukedi 1-0 while Busoga held West Nile in a goalless draw away in Arua during the 1st semifinals on Sunday.
At Bishops Grounds in Mukono, the highly anticipated semifinal encounter between Buganda and fearless Bukedi was attended by the Princess of Buganda Kingdom Katrina Ssangalyambogo who was the Guest of Honor.
Buganda’s Vianne Sekajugo eyes for the ball during the first leg of the semi finals
URA FC midfielder Allan Kayiwa’s goal in 61′ made the difference for Buganda in the 1st leg at Mukono Bishops Ground. Yassir Mugerwa picked out Kayiwa inside the area before heading home.
Second half substitute Hamis Diego Kizza had a chance to double the lead but his effort went wide.
The experience of Robert Sentongo, Hamis Diego Kizza, Brian Majwega who came in for Vianne Sekajugo and Yasser Mugerwa bothered the Myda FC central defense partnership of Bukedi captain Joseph Owino and Tohomera Benon who had a busy evening in the second half. Busia Fisheries goalkeeper Patrick Wafula also made superb saves.
KCCA FC’s Julius Poloto (red) featured for Bukedi province
Bukedi and KCCA FC young star Julius Poloto was close to levelling matters from Mathew Odong’s cross but his final touch failed to hit the target. He was later substituted for Egesa Vincent 10 minutes to the final whistle.
The only goal in the match sealed the victory of Buganda.
Bukedi’s Goalie Wafula Patrick takes charge of the aerial ball at Bishop SS Mukono
‘We had the ability to win this game with more than one goal but we shall build on it in the 2nd leg. We had many chances at goal and we wasted them. It was our first time to play Bukedi, it is a strong opposition’ said Buganda coach Alex Isabirye
Bukedi Province player Ronald Musana was chosen Man of the Match. He received his accolade and prize money.
Bukedi’s Ronald Musana recieves man of the match accolade and cash prize from Princess Ssangalyambogo as FUFA Drum Chairman Rogers Byamukama and part of the organising committee look on.
Donny Robert was in charge of the match as the center referee. He was assisted by Samuel Turwomuliwe and Gonza Christopher.
In Arua, Busoga held hosts West Nile to a goalless draw despite the outstanding performance of Cranes striker Brian Umony who came on for Gaddafi Wahab in the second half.
Umony had several shots on target but Kirinya Jinja SS goalkeeper Didi Muhammad was alert and denied West Nile chance to hit his net. He registered his fourth consecutive clean sheet.
Brian Umony (Blue) featured for West Nile while Isinde (2nd R) commanded the Busoga side at the Green Light Stadium in Arua
Singida FC star Shafik Batambuze’s brilliancy was key during the game as he handled the pressure from West Nile midfield which had the best possession of the ball. He was supported by Aucho Khalid, who controlled the middle of the park before he was stretched off the pitch in the 75th minute. Wilson Makuro replaced him.
Busogas Khalid Aucho encounters opponents from West Nile sideBusoga’s Shafiq Batambuze was named Man of the Match. He received the cash prize and the accolade.Socialite Brian White was also at the green light stadium at the invitation of the home side.
It was his fourth time to be named Man of the Match in the competition.
Opio Deogratius was the center referee assisted by Omara Paul and Okwanga Mario.
1st Semifinal lineups
Buganda Xl
Nicolas Sebwato GK (Onduparaka), Ronald Kigongo (URA), Dan Birikwalira(Vipers SC), Allan Mugalu (URA) Enock Walusimbi (Bright Stars), Musa Mugalu (Kyetume), Yasir Mugerwa, Robert Sentongo, Abudallah Nyanzi (URA), Vianney Sekajugo (Onduparaka)
Bukedi XI
Wabula Patrick GK (Busia Fisheries), Othieno Stephen (Mbarara City), Tohomera Benon (Myda) Joseph Owino (Myda), Gwoto Fredson (SC Villa), Owori David (Vipers) Owori Isaac (Proline) Pengere Ibrahim (Masavu) Odong Mathew (URA) Ronald Musana (URA) Julius Poloto (KCCA FC)
2nd Semifinal lineups
West Nile XI
Alionza Naifan GK (URA), Atendere Geriga (Koboko R S) Okocha Rashid (Onduparaka), Ayiko Richard (Onduparaka) Fazal Ibrahim (Onduparaka), Gaddafi Wahab (Onduparaka), Abel Eturude (Onduparaka), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka) Fred Amaku (Kirinya Jinja SS), Vitalis Tabu (URA)
Busoga XI
Busoga XI
Didi Muhammad GK (Kirinya JSS)
Dragua Allan (Kirinya JSS) Batambuze Shafik (Singida), Mulondo Livingstone (Kirinya JSS) Isaac Isinde (Kirinya JSS) Sibira Yunus (BUL), Shabena Dan (BUL) Kirya Jerome Kirinya JSS) Wandyaka Richard (BUL) Aucho Khalid
MAIN PHOTO: Princess Ssangalyambogo (3rd L) and other officials honored the National Anthem at Bishop SS Mukono
