The 2018 CECAFA Women Championship kicks off this Thursday on 19th July 2018. 20 players of the Uganda Women Nation Team (Crested Cranes) have travelled to Rwanda ahead of this year’s Championship.
5 Countries are to participate in this Championship which will be played on a round robin format. Crested Cranes’ first fixture will be against Kenya on 19th July.
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are back. The first opportunity to host the National senior team this year will head to Kitara Region Football Association in Kasese on Saturday 21st July 2018.
Twenty players have been summoned to start training on Wednesday evening at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The team will travel to Kasese on Friday morning.
The Squad:Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Nicholas Kasozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Ivan Eyam (Kataka FC), Yayo Kato Lutimba (Vipers SC), Moses Waiswa Ndhondi (Vipers SC), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC) and Dan Sserunkuma Muzeyi (Vipers SC)
The Kitara region select team that lost 6-0 to Uganda Cranes in Masindi (played in 2015).
Uganda Cranes regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile special.
The Uganda Cranes will resume 2019 AFCON Qualification Campaign in September 2018 with a match against Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
MAIN PHOTO:Tadeo Lwanga (R) in action for Vipers SC against KCCA FC. He is in the 20 man squad summoned for the Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kasese.
Uganda National Women Football Team-Crested Cranes entered day two of residential training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru as they continue with preparations for the forthcoming CECAFA Championship in Rwanda.
Crested Cranes left Kampala on Friday afternoon and will camp in Njeru until Tuesday when they travel to Kigali.
“The atmosphere is good. The players are in good state. We are just waiting for the time to go to Rwanda try to deliver to our abilities’ said Faridah Bulega headcoach Crested Cranes.
Here are some pictures from Njeru
Crested Cranes players planning during training
Winnie Babirye closing in for the ball as others players (L-R) Namuddu Viola, Juliet Nalukenge and Yudaya Nakayenze monitor her movementsTime for Interviews with National team Media officer Joseph MutakaTime to relax bare-footed after training on SaturdayTowering and stylish defender Shadia Nankya of Uganda Martys Lubaga is also in Njeru for the residential camp.
The 2018 Cecafa Women Football Championship is slated for 19July 2018
After 6 days of nonresidential training at Lugogo, the National women’s team (Crested Cranes) is to start residential training at FUFA Technical center Njeru before departure for 2018 CECAFA Championship which begins on 19th July in Rwanda.
As scheduled on the sixth day, Crested Cranes had a buildup match with KJT FC (U17) boys to assess the players.
Crested Cranes defender Nankya Shadia aims to clear the ball
Despite losing by a big margin ( conceded 8 times and replied once), head coach Faridah Bulega believes her targets were achieved. Crested Cranes’ lone goal was scored by Nakachwa Spencer.
‘I have achieved my ambitions having scored against a very talented team. Our tactical play and reaction need more efforts. I am sure by the time we travel to Rwanda the team will be a better side’ said Bulega.
‘Our emphasis during training was more on crossing the balls from the wings and shooting at the goal which i think we have achieved’ added Bulega
With the stiff competition among the girls, Bulega has travelled to Njeru with 25 players. The final squad will have 20 players.
Crested Cranes midfielder Naluyimba Esther being closed in by KJT players for the battle of possession of the ball.
The team will enter camp on Friday and train later in the day at 4pm.
Team in camp;
Goalkeepers: Aturo Ruth, Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet and Nakiguba Cissy
The Uganda National women team- Crested Cranes will play KJT U17 at StarTimes Stadium on Thursday morning ahead of this year’s CECAFA Women Championship in Rwanda.
Crested Cranes’ opening match is against Kenya on 19th July for the Championship to be played on a round robin format before the knock out stages.
‘We are having a friendly with KJT U17. They will give us a competitive game tomorrow and two other unconfirmed sides. I am taking on this as a learning session for the girls’ said Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega.
‘We want to expose the team to different styles and experiences especially speed and tactics’ added Bulega.
Bulega briefing Crested Cranes players at the closure of a training session on Wednesday 11 July 2018
Crested Cranes played friendlies at IUIU with Kampala Select and UCU Lady Cardinals in the build-up to an away game with Kenya in AWCON Qualifiers late March.
Crested Cranes Defender Nankya Shadia(Red) takes on Nanteza Halima during a buid-up match with Kampala Select in late March 2018
Bulega also talked-of the fitness levels of her players and applauded the hard work done by the Women Elite clubs and schools coaches
‘I would love to thank coaches from the Women Elite League and the schools, they have helped me in matters concerning the players’ fitness level. The players are okay’ noted Bulega
“It is nice when we have an opportunity for the Crestd Cranes to face different National teams’ Bulega concluded.
Meanwhile, UCU Lady Cardinals duos goalie Aturo Ruth and Yudaya Nakayenze were confirmed to have joined the camp
Goalie Aturo Ruth during training at Lugogo
The eye catching training was conducted after it rained and under a cloudy noon
Crested Cranes striker Juliet Nalukenge during training at Lugogo
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players warming up at Lugogo
FUFA has confirmed and released the dates for the Super 8 Tournament to be played during the 2018-2019 pre-season period. The three week tournament will run between 1st and 25th August 2018.
The tournament shall comprise of 8 teams as follows;
The top 6 ranked teams from the previous season of the 1st Division League (Uganda Premier League) 2017/18 season.
The Top 2 ranked teams from the previous season of the 2nd Division League (FUFA Big League).
No registration fee is required to participate in this tournament.
Uganda Premier League 2017-2018 runners-up KCCA FC.
In the unlikely event that any of the above teams is unable to participate, priority shall be given to the next ranked team in the 1st Division from the previous season.
Prize Money of the 2018 edition for the Super 8 has been set at UGX 30 million to be shared by all 8 clubs with the winning team taking UGX 10,000,000 (ten million) and Runner up UGX 5,000,000 (Five million).
Clubs are required to register for the tournament by Thursday 12th July 2018 and their squad by Friday 20th July 2018 with the FUFA Competitions Department.
The format of play is a single-tie knockout tournament. No registration fee is required.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Premier League 2017-2018 Champions Vipers SC.
On Tuesday, U20 National Team(Hippos) head Coach and Assistant Cranes coach Matia Lule made a visit to the Crested Cranes camp and shared motivational, inspirational and tactical knowledge on and off the pitch with the ladies.
He preached change of mindset and attitude as factors that affect the performance of any player.
Crested Crane’s current non residential training camp at Lugogo is vital as they prepare for the 2018 CECAFA Women championship in Rwanda and for bonding purposes.
Crested Cranes warm up at Lugogo on Tuesday 10th July 2018
Speaking about Lule’s, Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega applauded her fellow tactician and rated it as highly motivational in the camp.
‘It has been a good session. We have been with the Hippos Coach, so motivating and we have liked his visit. The girls are in good position, ready to go to CECAFA and come back victors’ said Bulega
Bulega addressing the media after training
Stand in captain and midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror commended the spirits in camp and praised the technical team.
‘So far the players are good. Our fitness level has improved a lot. Our coaches have done a great job and we expect to improve more and more to the top most levels and beyond as we prepare for this year’s Championship in Rwanda’ said Akiror.
Akiror while addressing the media. She is the stand-in skipper in the absence of Hasifah Nassuuna who is in plans of travelling abroad. Two other players Yudaya Nakayenze and Ruth Aturo are also linked with a move to Europe.
The highly motivated team, is set to contest for the regional Championship come 19th July when they open with Kenya. The Crested have used the lugogo pitch since 7th July, where they have trained on a daily.
Magala James the goalkeeping coach ensured all is well with his section before closure of the training session
Magala James (yellow top) with goalkeepers( L-R Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet and Nakiguba Cissy) during training at Lugogo on Tuesday
The camp has 27 players and will have two more non-residential sessions before entering residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday.
MAIN PHOTO: Coach Mathias Lule with Crested Cranes players during training
CAF U-17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA) in Tanzania 11th-26th August 2018
Uganda’s opening game is against Ethiopia on 12th August 2018
MRI tests for players-10th-15th July 2018
Non Residential training starts on Monday 16th July, 2018
AFCON U-17 Finals- Tanzania 12th -26th May 2019 (Top 4 Qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru 2019)
The Technical team of the Uganda U-17 National side-Cubs has named 31 players for preparations of the CAF U-17 Central East Regional Qualifiers in Tanzania.
However the players will undergo the mandatory MRI tests before they are considered for training under head coach Peter Onen.
‘The tests will be conducted to ascertain the true age of players because it is one of the many requirements before the final squad is submitted to CAF’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The FUFA Youth Development officer Bashir Mutyaba confirmed the latest developments.
‘The players to undergo the tests have been identified by the technical team and we believe they will do a good job. Our training programme has been communicated to the key stakeholders. We need to improve on our performance from the one we had in Burundi because only one team will qualify for the AFCON U-17 Finals’
What is MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed pictures inside your body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bones, Skeletal MRI. Bone MRI uses a strong magnetic field combined with radio frequency waves to create highly detailed, cross-sectional images of selected bones and surrounding tissues.
The Uganda U-17 Squad;
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda National team that featured in the CECAFA U-17 Championship.
Buganda Province has joined Bukedi, Busoga and West Nile in the last four of The FUFA Drum 2018 after eliminating Kampala Province on Sunday 8th July at Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku.
It took only 14 minutes for Buganda to open up the scoring through Onduparaka FC striker Vianne Ssekajugo whose first short on target was accurate enough to beat Express FC and Kampala goalkeeper Godwin Bbule.
Buganda Province players celebrate Ssekajugo’s opener at Wankuluku
Kampala and SC Villa’s Martin Kizza had a decent effortt in the 20th minute following excellent exchange of passes with Allan Kyambadde but his effort was saved by Onduparaka FC and Buganda goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato.
Bright Stars FC and Kampala striker Nelson Senkatuka came close to getting the leveller in the 30th minute but his decent strike flew inches off the mark from the left side.
Action captured as Kampala took on Buganda at Wankulukuku
Despite having a very big task to come back from a 0-2 aggregate, Kampala returned from the half time break with strong determination that increased the tempo of the game which forced Buganda’s Coach Alex Isabirye Musongola to opt for a defensive tactical plan.
Musongola substituted Soana FC forward Baker Buyala for Maroons Solomon Walusimbi.
Viane Ssekajugo(Blue) takes on Kampala’s Siraje Ssentamu at Wankulukuku
Buganda’s defense was put under pressure by the attacking force of Kampala’s Erisa Sekisambu, Senkatuka, Godfrey Lwesibawa and Kizza but failed to hit the destination target not until substitute player Willy Kavuma scored an equaliser for the home side in the 71st minute.
The match ended 1-1 and Buganda progressed to the last four of The FUFA Drum with an aggregate of 1-2.
Buganda’s Ssekajugo was named Man of the Match and received his prize money and the accolade.
Viane Ssekajugo of Buganda recieves Man of the Match accolade and and envelope with cash from singer Jose Chameleon’s father Gerald Mayanja
Referee Olemu George was in charge of the match assisted by Mandanda Ronald and Ssajabi Godfrey.
Match officials with the two captains of both teams before kickoff
Kampala XI
Kampala XI
Bbule Godwin (GK) (Express), Henry Katongole (SCVilla), Hassan Wasswa Dazo (KCCA) Lumu Issa (SC Villa) Godfrey Lwesibawa (SC Villa) Siraje Ssentamu (URA) Kyambadde Allan (SC Villa) Kasozi Nicolas (SC Villa) Sekisambu Erisa (Vipers) Martin Kizza (SC Villa)
Buganda Province XI
Ssebwato Nicolas (GK) (Onduparaka FC) Kigongo Ronald (URA) Birikwarira Dan (Vipers) Walusombi Enock (Bright Stars FC) Allan Mugalu (Kyetume) Musa Mugalu (Kyetume) Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka FC) Abudallah Nyanzi (Soana FC) Baker Buyala (Soana FC) Shafik Kagimu (URA) Allan Kayiwa (Soana FC)
Kampala vs Buganda Province at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
(Agg.0-1)
Busoga, West Nile and Bukedi have confirmed places in the Semifinals of The FUFA Drum 2018 after their 2nd leg – last eight matches on Saturday 7th July.
In Gulu, Acholi had an uphill task to win with a two-goal margin, however setting the tone for an open contest.
They (Acholi) got the lead in the 44th minute when Norman Ogik pulled off a lone strike that levelled the home team on 1-1 aggregate with Bukedi.
Acholi and Bukedi players battling for a ball during the 2nd leg quarterfinal in Pece stadium Gulu
In the second Half, the atmosphere inside Pece Stadium was absolutely invigorating for the home fans that sensed their team is on the verge of a historic progress.
Acholi players continue to bully Bukedi all over the pitch but the resistance at the back denied the home team to add a second goal. The match ended 1-0 in regular time.
The match was decided by kicks from the penalty mark, Acholi missed two spot kicks including the team captain Denis Okot and James Otim while Gwoto Fredson missed for Bukedi.
Bukedi progressed to the semifinals after the victory of 5-6 from the spot kicks.
Bukedi’s goalkeeper Wafula Patrick was chosen Man of the Match, he received the accolade and the prize Money
Bukedi Province goalkeeper Wafula Patrick receives Man of the Match accolade and prize Money
The match was officiated by Ochom Joseph as the center referee while Otim Daniel and Okello lee.
Busoga’s Aucho Khalid (Blue) in Action during the 2nd leg quarter final encounter with Ankole at Kyabazinga Stadium in Jinja
Shabena Dan scored first in the 31st minute, before Richard Wandyaka extended the lead in third 34th minute
During the second Half, the intensity of the game declined and it was the penalty kick from Richard Wandyaka in the 85th minute that sealed the victory for Busoga.
‘The game has been good on our side, but my players have been underrating their opponents, we have the best midfielders in the tournament but my strikers are too wasteful. We are not going to rest. We will have friendlies to prepare ourselves for the semifinals.’ Busoga Coach Charles Ayieko
Busoga progressed to the last four of The FUFA Drum with on a 3-0 aggregate.
Busoga’s Shafik Batambuze was named Man of the Match as he received his accolade and the prize money.
Busoga’s Shafik Batambuze receives his Man of the Match accolade and Prize Money.
Olemu George handled the match as center referee assisted by Madanda Ronald and Sajjabi Godfrey.
At the Green Light Stadium, Onduparaka’s Ezira Bida gave West Nile an early lead when his header from a corner kick hit the back of net in the 20th minute.
West Nile’s Ezra Bida heads into the net during the 2nd leg quarterfinal in Arua.
It was the only goal in the match and confirmed West Nile into the semis.
West Nile and URA FC goal Keeper Ajaib Naifan Legason was voted Man of the Match.
West Nile and URA FC goal Keeper Ajaib Naifan Legason received Man of the Match Accolade and Prise Money.
Kaddu Ali was in control of the match as the center referee, he was assisted by Kakembo Samuel and Kasibante Julius
Meanwhile, Kampala will host Buganda on Sunday 8th, July at Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku in the 2nd leg quarterfinal. Buganda is Leading by 1-0 aggregate.
MAIN PHOTO:West Nile players celebrating Ezira Bida’s goal against Bugisu at Green Light Stadium in Arua during the 2nd leg of the FUFA Drum quarterfinals
The 2018 CECAFA Women Championship is fast approaching and expectations are sky-high for the ladies whose campaign for the regional championship begins on July 19th in Rwanda. The Crested Cranes trained on Saturday afternoon in the sunny conditions and were put through their paces by the National Team Coach Faridah Bulega
The Crested Cranes squad went through drills before taking part in an eleven aside game at the StarTimes Stadium.
Team A Select that participated in an eleven aside gameTeam B Select side
Out of the 27 players summoned, 24 turned up and the coach believes her team will deliver the best come the Championship in Rwanda.
‘All Players are in good condition. The rest will join us but I know my players will deliver the best’ said Bulega Crested Cranes Head Coach.
Crested Cranes Head Coach Faridah Bulega talking to players before physical training
Midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror commended the players summoned and highly hopes for a successful Championship in Rwanda.
“Players that were summoned are good but they need to improve on the fitness levels.
Akiror takes on Favour Nambatya(Green Bib) during their traing at Lugogo
Saturday 07/07/2018 – Non Residential training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Time: 3:00 pm
Uganda National women team has been summoned to start preparations for the 2018 CECAFA Championship that kicks off on 19th of July in Rwanda.
The first training session is scheduled for Saturday 7th July-3PM at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Faridah Bulega is the Head Coach assisted by Edward Kaziba. Jaames Magala is the Goalkeeping coach while Olive Mbekeka is the fitness trainer.
FUFA has written to Sc Villa guiding them on the elections they were set to hold this month.
In a communication to its Member and signed off by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, the local soccer governing body directed SC Villa to follow the FUFA Statutes for guidance on holding the elections. Part of the letter reads;
The FUFA Statutes (Art. 18 par 1, 4, 5 & 6) provides for the Members of FUFA to be subordinate to FUFA and that their (Member) Statutes and amendments thereof shall only come into force after the approval of FUFA.
It has come to the observation of FUFA that Sports Club Villa, intends to organise elections of its bodies.
FUFA has further observed that the member is in contravention of the FUFA Statutes;
In order to ensure good governance, protect the interests of Sports Club Villa and return to normalcy, FUFA hereby requires the following;
1) A comprehensive review, approval and/or ratification by FUFA of the Statutes of the Member before elections of the bodies of the said Member may proceed to be organised
2) That the process of review, approval and/or ratification of the Statutes by FUFA and election of the bodies of the member are completed by 31st December 2018.
The letter further reads;
In order to ensure continued management of the day-to-day business of the Member, FUFA shall continue to recognize the current President and management of the Member until elections in accordance with the FUFA approved and/or ratified Member Statues are concluded but in any case not later than 31st December 2018
FUFA will avail legal guidance in the process of the comprehensive review of the Member Statutes.
As a member of FUFA, kindly note that non-compliance may lead to sanctions as provided for in the FUFA Statutes
FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day Tuesday 24th July 2018 at Imperial Royale Hotel – Kampala
Communications Training for Media Officers of the Uganda Premier League Clubs and National teams 18th – 21stJuly 2018 in Njeru
New dates for the FUFA Media Week have been released. The initial dates have been dropped for the new arrangement that will cater for the FUFA Communications Workshop also organised for the Uganda premier League and Regional FA Media Officers.
The new date for the FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day is 24th July at Imperial Royale Hotel while the FUFA Communications Workshop will run from 17th to 21st July 2018 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
With football growing each passing day, FUFA and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a one-day session at which the local soccer governing body will welcome questions from the members of the sports media on any topic about Ugandan football.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the new dates.
‘The FUFA/USPA Media Day will give the sports media an opportunity to learn more about the activities, systems, projects and how the game is run in the country by FUFA’ said Hussein.
‘Such sessions allow FUFA to reach out to the sports media and also create a platform for them to learn more about the institution and also ask questions. This was at the request of USPA who needed to learn more about FUFA’ added Hussein.
‘Communication is important in football development and media adds value in the process. We are very much aware of the kind of support the media has extended to the sport through their balanced reports. FUFA will be heavily represented during the session to interact with the sports media on the day’
In our bid to provide educational opportunities at subsidized rates to our Members, a discounted fee of 250,000/- will be paid for by each Member Association (Uganda premier clubs, Big League clubs and the 8 Regional Football Associations) for every participant for this course.
The other stakeholders interested in taking part in this course, will pay a full amount of 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Shillings).
FUFA will work hand in hand with USPA to have a successful maiden FUFA Media Week.
West Nile Province vs Bugisu Province at Green Light Stadium, Arua
(Agg. 1-0)
Acholi Province vs Bukedi Province at Pece Stadium, Gulu
(Agg. 0-1)
Busoga Province vs Ankole Province at Bugembe Stadium, Jinja
(Agg.0-0)
Sunday 8th July
Kampala Province vs Buganda Province at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
(Agg.0-1)
Match Kick Off: 4:00pm
The FUFA Drum 2nd leg quarterfinals will be played this weekend with three matches on Saturday and the other on Sunday.
West Nile Province will host Bugisu at Green Light Stadium in Arua.
West Nile Province team during the 1st leg FUFA Drum quarterfinal in Mbale on 30th June 2018
The first leg ended prematurely with West Nile 0-1 up in Mbale a week ago thanks to Fred Amaku’s goal but the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel is yet to pronounce itself on the final decision since the match wasn’t played to its completion.
Kaddu Ali will have control over the match as the center referee assisted by Kakembo Samuel and Kasibante Julius during the 2nd leg in Arua.
Acholi Province team lining up before the Drum Match in Palisa on Saturday 30th June 2018
At Pece Stadium in Gulu, Acholi will entertain Bukedi, the visitors won the first leg encounter by 1-0 in Palisa scored by KCCA FC Star player Julius Poloto.
The match will be officiated by Ochom Joseph as the referee while Otim Daniel and Okello Simon as assistants.
Busoga play Ankole at home in the Kyabazinga Stadium-Bugembe in Jinja. The return match is evenly poised as the first leg ended barren (0-0) at the Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.
Busoga Province team during the 1st leg in Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara on Saturday 30th June 2018Ankole’s Siraje Turyamureba in action during the FUFA Drum 1st leg quarterfinals in Kakyeka Stadium on Saturday 30th, June 2018.
Mpanga Ali will be in charge of the match as the center referee, Okudura Emma and Okwi Michael will be his assistants.
Muhammad Shaban of West Nile chasing Bugisu player during the 1st leg quarterfinal in Mbale on 30th June 2018.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Kampala host Buganda at Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku.
Kampala Province team lining up during the 1st leg match against Buganda Province on Sunday 1st July 2018
Buganda won the first leg by 1-0 thanks to Shafik Kagimu’s penalty Kick in the 8th minute at teh Bishop SS grounds in Mukono.
Olemu George will handle the match as center referee to be be assisted by Madanda Ronald and Sajjabi Godfrey.
Buganda midfielder Kagimu Shafik (8) scored the lone goal in the 1st leg at Bishops Grounds Mukono on Sunday 1st July 2018
Provinces with superior aggregates will qualify to the FUFA Drum Semifinals.
All matches will kickoff at 4:00pm.
MAIN PHOTO:Bukedi Province team lining up before the Drum Match in Palisa on Saturday 30th June 2018
The game of football has taken several changes over the years and in the modern set up, there are new innovations and inventions almost on a daily basis. With the sports industry and football in particular becoming a lucrative venture, the stakeholders need to embrace the new trends to ably compete.
It is on that note that the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has embarked on a strategy to make sure the game is given a facelift and suit the professional and modern set up.
FUFA in conjunction with the Uganda Premier League on Thursday organized a one day symposium at Serene Suites Hotel in Mutundwe, Kampala for all the 16 clubs playing in the top tier league aimed at transforming the local league into a more professional and competitive entity.
This directly falls in line with the Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch that FUFA set in its 5 year strategic plan.
The symposium was attended by several key stakeholders including FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, club chairmen and Presidents, Club Owners, CEOs, coaches, the Uganda Premier League Secretariat and the FUFA Executive Committee Members among others.
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo addressing UPL Club Officials during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
In his remarks, the FUFA President indicated that in order to achieve the target of transforming the game, concerted efforts from all stakeholders are needed to move in the same direction.
“We have set ourselves a Vision of becoming the number one football nation on the continent and in order to achieve this, we need all the stakeholders on board and to play their respective roles. Football has evolved over the years and keeps going through changes almost every hour. It is therefore important that we also follow the modern trends so as to get to our dream’ said Magogo
The FUFA President went ahead to assert that the main aim of the symposium is to find the challenges that clubs face and give solutions.
“The symposium today will help us know the current status of our clubs, the achievements so far, the challenges and forge a way forward.” He added.
Uganda Premier League Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo at the Symposium
L-R KCCA FC top guns Aggrey Ashaba (Chairman) and Josephine Namukisa (CEO)
The meeting dwelled on 8 key areas that included;
– Governance
– Financial Management
– Sporting Set Up
– Marketing and Communication
– Equipment and Infrastructure
– Events and Matches
– Strategic Planning
– Employees and Staff
L-R Express FC strongmen Hajji Hassan Bulwadda and Vincent Bbale Mugera at the Symposium
The attendants were divided into eight groups with each of the group discussing the aforementioned topics, highlighting the areas of concern and at the end giving opinion on how best they can be achieved.
FUFA Instructor on Administration Rasoul Ariga(White) during the group discussionsDr James Sekajugo-Chairman FUFA Medical Committee headed a group during the discussions on Nutrition and Players’ Health
The FUFA President further went ahead to state that at the end of the symposium, every club should formulate a strategic plan.
“We have thought as FUFA for us to be able to develop we must work on human resource that is coaches, players, administrators, we must work on strategy. Our objective is that every club has a long term plan to move itself from the position in which they are to self reliant.” He stated.
UPL Marketing and Communications Manager Roy Gordon Mundeyi during the FUFA-UPL football Symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.SC Villa Chairman Ben Misagga (M) controbuting in group discussions during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
Uganda Premier League board Member, Fred Guy Kawuma lauded the Federation for the initiative indicating this will help clubs to improve and in the long run give a facelift to the game in the country.
“As Uganda Premier League board, we thank FUFA for this Symposium because it will help our clubs to develop professionally through the several ideas discussed here and in the long run will transform the game in the country’ Kawuma said.
FUFA Referees’ Instructor Denis Batte making his Presentation during the Symposium
James Odoch, the head coach of Nyamityobora FC who also attended the symposium noted that through such interactions, different stakeholders learn new ideas on how to run clubs.
“The symposium has helped administrators and coaches learn a lot and I believe the ideas generated will help our clubs to improve in several aspects’ said Odoch.
Sc Villa Jogoo CEO Ivan Kakembo at the Symposium contributing during the discussions
This is one of the several symposiums that FUFA has had over the years. The others include the FUFA Football Summit that was held in March this year and the maiden one in 2016.
Club officials dicussing during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.Club officials dicussing during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.Club officials during the FUFA-UPL football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018
Club Chairmen and Presidents who attended:
Ben Immanuel Misagga ( SC Villa), Hon. Mwine Mpaka( Mbarara City FC), Hajji Hassan Bulwadda( Express FC), Ronald Mutebi (Bright Stars FC), Aggrey Ashaba (KCCA FC), Ronald Ofoyrwoth (Paidha Black Angels), Emojing Peter (Soana FC).
URA FC Fans’ Director John Pule Amigo making his point during the Symposium
Coaches that attended: Wasswa Bossa( Soana FC), James Odoch ( Nyamityobora FC), Sam Ssimbwa(URA FC) and Fred Kajjoba(Bright Stars FC), Edwatd Kalungi, Paul Mukatabala (Uganda Football Players’ Association)
Coaches on duty: L-R James Odoch (Nyamityobora), Wasswa Bossa (Soana FC) and Sam Simbwa (URA FC) attended the Symposium
Club CEOs that attended: Josephine Namukisa( KCCA FC), Mathias Mugwanya(Bright Stars FC), Pius Bamwange( Onduparaka FC), Salmin Saleh(BUL FC), Hamza Jjunju(Express FC), Moses Tusiime(Soana FC), Edward Kulubya(URA FC), Ivan Kakembo(SC Villa), Eddie Kayemba( Nyamityobora FC), Paul Mukembo(Kirinya-Jinja SS).
Nyamityobora Deputy CEO Fred Akena at the Symposium
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA and UPL Club Officials in a group photo at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
FUFA has continued with educational system to fulfill the five-year strategic plan(2017-2021) by holding another capacity building workshop for Instructors in the areas of coaching, refereeing, sports medicine and administration. The two day workshop commenced on Monday morning and was officially opened by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA instructor Justus Mugisha during the presentation
Mugisha urged the participants to embrace the latest developments in the game by applying content that is now updated.
The Instructors during the morning session
‘The workshop will guide you in getting the latest content from FUFA, CAF and FIFA to pass on to the targeted groups in developing football’ said Mugisha who is a FIFA Instructor.
The workshop is organised under the Directorate of Football Development at FUFA headed by Ali Mwebe. He is assisted by Mutyaba Bashir and Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo made a presentation on FUFA and Its Development programmes before he took the participants on another session of how to become perfect Instructors and be able to pass on the knowledge to various groups.
The facilitators are FUFA President Magogo, Mugisha, Mwebe and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Facilitators and Female Participants in the FUFA Instructors’ workshop in Njeru.L-R back row; Hadijah Namuyanja, Leilah Nankya, Edgar Watson, Christine Wanyana, and sther Musoke. Front Row L-R; Catherine Adipo, Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Ali Mwebe and Majidah Nantanda
Objectives of the Workshop
To achieve an understanding of FUFA capacity building programs from which instructors services shall stem.
Development of uniform and standard course content inclusive of lay outs and presentations
Drawing strategic road map for respective capacity building activities in areas of administration, refereeing, coaching & sports medicine – (group work)
To understand the processes and procedures of running a FUFA Course in the pre, during and post period of the FUFA course.
To introduce and or/ refresh instructors on new methodologies of effective instruction.
Share of experience among FUFA Instructors
Responsibilities of the Instructors;
Administration Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible or shall be responsible for the instruction and education of the football administrators at various levels.
Coaching Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football coaches at various levels.
Referees’ Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football refereeing at various levels.
Sports Medicine Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football healthy providers at clubs and associations like first-aid and trained personnel.
Kampala Province will have a tough task to negotiate in the 2nd leg Quarterfinals of the FUFA Drum after falling to Buganda in the 1st leg clash by a narrow 1-0 loss at Bishop SS ground in Mukono on Sunday.
Buganda’s Allan Kayiwa was the turning point for the home side when he was fouled by Kampala Province goalkeeper Hamza Muwonge inside the area in the 8th minute.
Kampala’s Martin Kizza (Yellow) in action at Bishop SS
URA FC midfielder Shafiq Kagimu made no mistake to convert the penalty spot.
Kagimu had an opportunity to add the second but his free kick was thwarted by goalkeeper Muwonge in the 28th minute.
Martin Kizza, Neson Senkatuka and Godfrey Lwesibawa were close to scoring for the vistors in the first half but their efforts went way ward, just as Buganda defenders, Walusimbi Enock, Allan Mugalu and goal Keeper Nicolas Sebwato were on alert with great performance to deny Kampala any chance to level the score.
Buganda midfielder Kagimu Shafik (8) scored the lone goal to secure their win
The intensity of the game was high in the second half as the visitors took control creating chance after chance in the first quaryer after recess but yielded little impact.
The visitors continued to dominate the game for most occasions but squandered more than five chances they created in second half and failed in their quest for an equaliser .
Allan Kayiwa receives his Man of the Match award from FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Buganda’s midfielder Allan Kayiwa was named Man of the Match and received his accolade plus sh.100,000 prize money presented to him by Chief Guest FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Both Provinces will meet in the 2nd leg quarterfinals next weekend at Lugogo.
Buganda XI
Nicolas Sebwato (GK), Kigongo Ronald, Birikwalira Dan (C), Walusimbi Enock, Allan Mugalu, Musa Mugalu, Vianey Ssekajugo, Abudallah Nyanzi, Kaddu Patrick, Kagimu Shafiq, Allan Kayiwa
Kampala Starting XI
Hamza Muwonge (GK), Henry Katongole, Athur Kigundu, Joseph Nsubuga, Patrick Mbowa, Siraje Sentamu, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Willy Kavuma (C), Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza, Nelson Senkatuka
