Reduce the level of conflict you create with Match officials.
It has not been an easy letter to write, but change is needed. It is not as if we have not had good times together, but I admit compatibility is part of us in line with the technical aspects on the football arena.
The contentiousness, animosity, sarcastic statements, insults, intimidation and abusive language must stop.
It dishonors football and teaches the wrong lessons to the most immediate football stakeholders.
It also costs us our newest and best source of new officials – Some of our referees are your former players. (I would have shared photos to this effect but misinterpretation may take its toll)
Officiating is an enjoyable act on the pitch. Referees offer the best while officiating to raise the bar for the beautiful game in the country.
Complaints about the men in black are welcome and audience will be given to you irrespective of the manner of your approach.
However, there lies a huge difference in our acceptance of your comments. An abusive teacher loses credibility with the officiating crew almost immediately. As refs, we will hear only the abuse, not the content. We need to work as a unit as it becomes easier to listen and respond to complaints constructively.
The writer of the Open Letter Ronnie Kalema during his days of active refereeing.
I hope this message is received well.
We do watch many of you on a daily at matches. We understand the amount of efforts you put in to get the best results from a game. Sometimes frustrations take control of you, but why turn a larger portion of this frustration on to referees?
We work hard to improve on the standards of referees through various refresher courses to better calls on the field of play.
Mark you they are not perfect like computers.
Are we going to try to be? Absolutely YES! ‘No one hates a bad call more than the referees’.
The quality of the games carries an impact on the final product from the referee but we are absolutely getting better.
However, ours is an impossible task without your aggressive and proactive support.
You have trusted us with your games! Now, trust us with the decisions being made on the field of play. This is a shared need to keep your profession and ours too.
To my referees, we can only gift the beautiful game with the best officiation like never before.
Remember the journey we have trekked till to-date, discussions about modern refereeing and the good systems coaches are using on the field of play. The game has attracted media attention especially with television. FUFA has trained coaches about the FIFA Laws of the game.
The implication for referees is to make the right calls for the coaches to appreciate professionalism.
To regain our status as officials at the FIFA World Cup, AFCON & several other call ups at the international stage, this game requires a lot from us to implement the FUFA refereeing strategy of Integrity, Fitness and Performance”.
I submit.
Ronnie Kalema
The writer is the Chairman of the FUFA Referees Standing Committee & Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) (Main Photo)
Uganda U-17 National team has kicked off the 2018 CECAFA U-17 tournament on an average note.
The Cubs played gallantly to earn a draw in a one all stalemate with Tanzania at the Muyinga stadium in Burundi on Sunday evening.
Uganda U-17 XIUganda Cubs’ midfielder Ivan Asaba takes on three Tanzania players during the match
Future Stars Academy forward Agiri Alistides Ngoda put Tanzania in the lead during the opening half of the game.
The Ugandan youngsters exhibited composure and patience before finding the equalizer barely a minute to full time.
Vipers Sports Academy forward Moses Bakabulindi scored at the death of the game to help Uganda earn a point.
Musa Jjagwe (left) crosses the ball during the match
The team returns to action on 18th April 2018 against Sudan.
The Uganda U-17 players passionately sing the Uganda national anthem prior to kick off on Sunday
Uganda U-17 XI:
George William Oluka (G.K), Musa Jaggwe, Joseph Kafumbe, Ibrahim Okellot, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Gerald Kirya, Moses Bakabulindi, Andrew Kawooya, Sula Mpanga, Thomas Kakaire, Ivan Asaba
Subs:
Ronald Kiberu, Daniel Ssemogerere, Owen Mukisa, Rogers Mugisha, Davis Ssekajja, Kenty Anthony, AbdulWahid Idd, Ibrahim Juma, Jimmy Muber
Uganda Cubs head coach Peter OnenTeam manager Bashir Mutyaba
Team Officials:
Head Coach: Peter Onen
Assistant Coach: Hamuza Lutalo
Goalkeeping Coach: Mubarak Kiberu
Team Manager: Bashir Mutyaba
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Kits Manager: Frank Bumpenje
Media Officer: Hassan Kirunda Kakaire
Tanzania U-17 XI:
Bashir Twaliba Athuman (G.K), Alphonce Mabula Msanga, Pascal Gaudence Msindo, Ally Hamis Ally, Amiri Said Njeru, Mustafa, Rashid Nankuku, Erick Bonophace B, Morice Michael Abraham (Captain), Alistides Agiri Ngoda, Jafari Juma Mtoo, Edson Jeremiah Mshirakandi
Subs:
Shana Hassan Kimwaga, James Kefa Begile, Salum Abubakari Lupepo, Said Abdallah Zanda, Juma Ladaki Chasambi, Fred Lenox Chande, Thomas Jefferson Oliver
King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi (extreme left) was chief guest when Tooro Province hosted West Nile at the Buhinga Province in Fort Portal
Match day four of the 2018 FUFA Drum Tournament continued on Sunday with three games on the menu across the country.
Tooro Province fell 1-0 at home to West Nile at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
West Nile goal hero Alfred Leku races to the ball against Tooro Province
Alfred Leku, a forward at Express Football Club scored the all important goal for visiting West Nile.
Soana Football Club captain who also doubles as the skipper for the Tooro Province, Timothy Musinguzi was named man of the match despite being on the losing side.
Musinguzi was thereafter handed a plaque and cash (Shs. 100,000) by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Timothy Musinguzi (left) recieves the man of the match prizes from the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
On the green lush of the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo, Ankole overcame 3-1 Karamoja before a capacity crowd.
Kodet Ferrer, a player with Jam Football Club in Kotido district put Karamoja Province in the lead after 25 minutes.
Karamoja Province players celebrate their opening goal
The joy was short lived when Mbarara City’s Clinton Kamugisha scored the equalized on the half hour mark as the first half ended one all.
Siraje Turyamureeba netted a penalty upon restart when Kotido Vipers’ Bernard Ochien brought down Joseph Akwandwanaho of Nyamityobora in the forbidden area after 53 minutes.
Clinton Kamugisha dribbles past two Karamoja players at Kyamate play ground
Hard working forward Muhammed Matovu, a player at Western Regional league club Rushere capped the icing on the cake with the third goal that drove hundreds of fans at Kyamate into uncontrolled excitement.
The Ankole Province players celebrate Clinton Kamugisha’s equalizerAnkole’s forward Muhammed Matovu is blessed by South Ankole Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe as he received the man of the award and cash (Shs 100,000)
Matovu was also named man of the match as he was rewarded with a plaque and cash (100,000/=).
Bunyoro and Bukedi shared the spoils in a one all draw.
Bukedi’s Ronald Musana in action
Ronald Musana scored for Bukedi and Billy Herbert replied for Bunyoro.
Saturday 14th April 2018
Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
Goals:
Yusuf Mukhongotya (Rwenzori)
Nelson Senkatuka (3 goals) – Kampala
Buganda 1-3 Lango
Goals:
Allan Kayiwa (Buganda)
Dickens Okwir (2), Petit Wanok – Lango
Kigezi 0-1 Acholi
Goal: Hudu Mulikyi
Bugisu 8-0 Sebei
Goals: James Alitho (3 goals), Milton Karisa, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Hakim Magombe(2), Wasswa Malvin
Busoga 0-0 Teso
Excited Karamoja fans lit up the Kyamate play ground in Ntungamo districtPassionate fans in Fort Portal blow the vuvuzelas when Tooro Province hosted West Nile
1. OLUKA GEORGE WILLIAM (GK) – 18
2.JAGWE MUSA – 4
3.KAFUMBE JOSEPH -3
4.EKELLOT IBRAHIM -17
5. KIZITO MUGWERI GAVIN -5 captain.
6.KIRYA GERALD – 6
7.BAKABULINDI MOSES-7
8.KAWOOYA ANDREW -8
9.MPANGA MULA-12
10. KAKAIRE THOMAS -10
11.ASABA IVAN -11
SUBS
KIBERU RONALD -19 (GK)
SSEMWOGERERE DANIEL -1(GK)
MUKISA OWEN -14
MUGISHA ROGERS -15
SSEKAJJA DAVIS-16
ANTHONY KENTY -13
IDD ABDULWAHID -9
JUMA IBRAHIM – 20
MUBER JIMMY -2
ONEN PETER Head Coach
LUTALO HAMUZA Assistant Coach
KIBERU MUBARAK Goalkeeping Coach
MUTYABA BASHIR Team Manager
NAKABAGO EMMANUEL Team Doctor
BUMPENJE FRANK Kitsman
HASSAN KIRUNDA Media Officer
The FUFA Drum (Match Day 4 – Saturday 14th April, 2018 Results)
Busoga 0-0 Teso
Bugisu 8-0 Sebei
Buganda 1-3 Lango
Kigezi 0-1 Acholi
Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
Lango, Kampala and Acholi managed to register victories away during the FUFA Drum match day 4 matches played on Saturday, 14th April 2018.
Kampala recorded a 3-1 win over Rwenzori at the Nyahuka grounds in Bundibugyo district.
Bright Stars FC captain and Uganda Cranes striker Nelson Senkatuka scored a hat-trick in the match.
Nyamityobora Football club winger Robert Mukhongotya got the consolation for the home side.
Nelson Senkatuka attempts to dribble the ball away from Rwenzori’s opponent
This was Kampala Province’s fourth victory in a row, making them the only team with a 100 percent record.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo watched this game and he was the Chief Guest.
He presented over the man of the match plaque to Kampala’s Senkatuka with the cash prize of Shs. 100,000.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Nelson Senkatuka and cash worth Shs 100,000 for his outstanding effort in Kampala’s 3-1 win away to Rwenzori
Lango recovered from a goal down to silence Buganda at the Bishops S.S play ground in Mukono.
Buganda took a quick lead through Allan Kayiwa’s powerful header in the 10th minute. It was quickly neutralized five minutes later with Dickens Okwir’s equalizer.
Okwi scored the second goal before substitute Wanok Petit of Soana F.C capped the icing on the cake with the third goal.
At the Kabale Municipal Stadium, Hudu Mulikyi, a midfielder with URA FC was the hero with Acholi’s only goal in their 1-0 away win against Kigezi.
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Rubangakene is lifted high aloft by excited fans after their 1-0 win away to Kigezi Province at the Kabale Municipal Stadium
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Rubangakene of Acholi Province was named man of the match.
Bugisu recorded an emphatic 8-0 win at home against Sebei. James Alitho, a goalkeeper with Vipers Sports Club led the assault with a hat-trick. Alitho has played as a striker for Bugisu in the last three matches.
Other scorers were Milton Karisa, Nico Wadada, Hakim Magombe (two goals) and Malvin Wasswa.
Bugisu Province’s forward Milton Karisa dribbles during the matchBugisu players celebrate one of their 8 goals against Sebei in MbalePart of the crowd at Mbale Municipal Stadium pavilion that watched the game between Bugisu and Sebei Provinces
Alitho was named man of the match.
James Alitho receives his man of the match award
The game between Busoga and Teso Provinces ended goal-less at the Kakindu Stadium.
Action between Teso and Busoga Provinces at the Kakindu play ground in Jinja
Proline forward Daniel Isiagi was named man of the match.
Daniel Isiagi (middle) recieves his man of the match accoladeBusoga and Teso team captains pose for the photo with the match referees prior to the kick off. The match ended 0-0
There are three games on match day four that resume on Sunday.
Bunyoro entertains Bukedi at the Kiryandongo play ground, Ankole faces Karamoja at the Kyamatte ground in Ntungamo and Tooro will take on West Nile at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The tournament is played under the theme “Celebrating our Ancestry”
As anticipated, the prestigious FUFA Drum tournament has clocked the most exciting stage.
Match day four returns with eight different games, five on Saturday, 14th April 2018 and the remaining three on the subsequent day.
The respective provinces have a lot to play for with a keen eye to seal qualification slots to the knock out stage.
Busoga, already on 9 points entertains Teso in a group A duel at the Kakindu stadium with the mission for maximum points to qualify for the quarter finals.
Bukedi against Bunyoro on match day three
‘There is no room for error because we have the eyes set at the main prize’ Busoga head coach Charles Ayiekho Lukula noted.
Teso will not be a walk in the park, since, they are aware that any result short of a victory could spell doom for them.
Both Teso and Bugisu have four points apiece. Bugisu hosts neighbours Sebei at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
In group B, Kigezi is at home to leaders Acholi at the Kabale Municipal Stadium whilst Buganda plays their second home game in the tournament at the Bishops S.S play ground in Mukono.
There is one match in group C as unbeaten Kampala makes the long trip away to Nyahuka ground in Bundibugyo to face Rwenzori Province.
It will be revenge ranking aloft Rwenzori’s wish lists since they lost 5-0 in the corresponding fixture on match day three.
Kampala players Simon Sserunkuma, Willy Kavuma and Tonny Odur celebrate one of their 5 goals on the match day three against Rwenzori at Lugogo
Kampala, like Busoga will need a win to seal a quarter final berth.
On Sunday, there will be three matches. Ankole will host Karamoja at the Kyamatte play grounds in Ntungamo, Bunyoro will be home to Bukedi in Kiryandongo and Tooro hosts West Nile at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
His Majesty the King of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has already confirmed to grace the match as chief guest where the Historical FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will also attend.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (left) with a strong FUFA Delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Friday. The king will grace Tooro at home to West Nile
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The FUFA Drum tournament is embedded along the theme: ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry‘
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng, Moses Magogo led a strong delegation to the Royal Palace of the King of Toro Kingdom, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in Fort Portal on Friday.
King Oyo (left), Eng. Moses Magogo and Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema at the King’s palace in Fort Portal
The visit is intended to further strengthen and consolidate the historical strong binding ties between FUFA and Toro Kingdom as regards football development.
The two parties exchanged great footballing ideas in the course of the visit as his majesty the King committed to supporting all the football development programmes and FUFA activities within his kingdom.
Flanked by the FUFA Executive committee member Ronnie Kalema who is also the vice President of the FUFA Drum local organizing committee and Yusuf Awuye, the FUFA Delegation donated an assortment of items ranging from a football, a plaque for the drum and the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 Total African Cup of Nations when Uganda returned to the biggest continental sporting fiesta after 39 years.
Eng. Moses Magogo presents the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey to King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at his palaceKing Oyo (left), Eng. Moses Magogo and Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema at the King’s palace in Fort PortalEng. Moses Magogo presents the King with a football
King Oyo also confirmed his attendance when Toro Kingdom hosts West Nile at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV (left) with a strong FUFA Delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Quotes from the two leaders:
Eng, Moses Magogo:
Your majesty, we believe in culture. Culture shapes the moral value of people. We came up with this idea of Ugandans celebrating their ancestry. We are a country of 33 million people and we come from different parts of this country.We are using the game of football for the people to celebrate where they are coming from. There are 16 provinces (Tooro, Busoga, Teso, Bugisu, Sebei, Buganda, Lango, Kigezi, Acholi, Rwenzori, Kampala, Bunyoro, Bukedi, Ankole, Karamoja and West Nile. Started in the month of February 2018. We are here because we want you to accept us, accept our appreciation and a few gifts with the gifts as a symbol of celebrating our ancestry and culture. There are a number of footballers who come from this Province and play at the highest level. We asked them to take part and we know there are potential footballers who can be used for national team duty from this province. I call upon the people of Tooro to come in lareg numbers and support their Tooro Province team against West Nile.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV:
You are very welcome to Toro Kingdom.We have the most beautiful weather in the country. You are more than welcome to come back again
I want to thank you on the mission that you are on of bringing the different cultures together through football. It is a very important thing for young people to succeed. A lot of young people have the talent. This tournament will help to expose those talent. It will be an eye opener to very many scouts who happen to come and look at the young talents. I want to thank you and your team for the gifts. We shall definitely work with you. I only advise you to continue with that work. Myself, i am a sports person and football a lot of football. I also play football in my free time for exercising and relieving from the hectic work schedule i have. I thank you all and may God Bless you
Sunday 15th April, 2018 Uganda vs Tanzania 4.30pm (Muyinga)
Wednesday 18th April, 2018 Sudan vs Tanzania 4.30pm (Muyinga)
Sunday 22nd April, 2018 Uganda vs Zanzibar 4.30pm (Ngozi)
A 27 man contingent for the Uganda Junior team (U-17) has left for Bujumbura where they will connect to Muyinga in Burundi for the CECAFA Youth Championship starting that starts on 14th and end on 28th April.
Uganda will be based in Muyinga for its two group stage matches while the other match will be played in Ngozi town.
Uganda’s Head coach of the U-17 National team Peter Onen named 20 players for the tournament.
Muteesa I Royal University Vs Ajax Queens FC-Wankulukuku
Makerere University Vs Olila Women – Makerere
Gafford Ladies Vs – UCU Lady Cardinals- Kanyanya
Games will be played on 21st and 22nd April 2018
Olila won the FUFA Women’s Cup in 2017
A total of five fixtures involving teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League will be played at the round of 16 of the FUFA Women Cup.
In the round of 16 draws held on Thursday at the FUFA headquarters in Mengo, ten of the twelve elite teams still in the competition will face off.
Holders Olila High School from Soroti will visit She Makerere University.
Makerere eliminated Rines WFC in the preliminary round while Olila got a bye at that stage.
Last season’s runners up Gafford Ladies will host UCU Lady Cardinals in Kanyanya while Isra Academy will make the trip to Nakawa to face She Corporate.
John Baptist Semujju of Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga picked Olila Women FC from the pot
The other highly anticipated clashes will see Kampala Queens taking on Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at Villa Park while Muteesa I Royal University will face Ajax Queens FC in a renewal of acquaintances.
Both Ajax Queens FC and Muteesa I Royal University are in Victoria group of the FUFA Women Elite League and the former has won the league encounters on with a 1-0 identical score.
Bright Light SS from Lira who got a walkover against KJT Ladies will play Bugiri Town SS from Eastern region.
Buganda regional league team Taggy High School will host Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga while Western United will be at home to Lady Doves from Masindi.
Ayub Khalifan drew Ajax Queens from the pot
It should be noted that teams which reached the quarterfinals of last year’s edition got a bye at the preliminary round and will all start their campaign at the round of 16.
These include; Olila High School, Gafford Ladies, Muteesa I Royal University, UCU Lady Cardinals, Western United,Kawempe Muslim,She Corporate and Taggy High School.
FUFA competitions committee Director, Aisha Nalule confirmed that the fixtures will be played on 21st and 22nd April 2018.
Hamid Juma, the FUFA competitions committee chairman indicated that the Federation is committed towards developing Women Football in the country.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule deliberated on the rules and regulations of the competition at this stage
“’As FUFA we are committed towards developing Women’s Football in the country. We believe that through increased competition the quality of our players will improve’ said Juma
Olila Women FC won the inaugural edition last year defeating Gafford Ladies in the final on kicks from the penalty mark after 1-1 draw in normal time at Madibira playground in Busia.
This year’s final will be played in Kasese on a date yet to be confirmed.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajax Queens Director Kayemba Charles Lwanga was part of the draw at FUFA House
Synergy FC Vs Proline FC- St. Charles Lwanga, Kasasa
Kitara FC Vs KCCA FC – Boma Grounds, Hoima
Fixtures to be played on 21st, 22nd and 29th April 2018
Rules:
If the teams are still tying by goal at the end of the match, extar time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to deterimine the winner. The team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match.
If the teams are not seperated by Art 23(3) kicks from the penalty mark shall be applied to determine the winner.
One leg will be played
Uganda Premier League clubs will all play their games away from home. This is after the quarterfinal draw of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup held on Thursday pitted them away from home.
Current holders KCCA FC, SC Villa, Proline FC and Vipers SC will all be on the road in their quarterfinal games.
KCCA FC will make the trip to Hoima to face FUFA Big League side Kitara FC at Boma Grounds.
L-R Sam Kabugo, HAmid Juma (Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee), Hajati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Jackson Mayanja (2 Time Uganda cup winner with KCCA FC) and Daniel Ogong (Head Marketing Stanbic Bank)
Kitara FC eliminated Seeta United with a 4-0 score while KCCA FC on the other hand needed spot kicks to edge past Soana FC after normal time ended in a two all draw at Kavumba Recreation Centre.
KCCA FC players and officals celebrate their success in the Uganda cup final last year in Arua. KCCA FC beat Paidha Black Angels 2-0.
Nine time winners Sports Club Villa will visit Kampala Junior Team(KJT) at Villa Park, a ground they are familiar with. It should be noted that SC Villa use Villa Park as their training ground.
Jackson Mayanja picked Synergy FC from the pot
KJT who play in the 4th division (Kampala District Football League) have been the surprise package this season knocking out two Uganda Premier League teams (URA FC and BUL FC at the round of 64 and 16 respectively).
Sam Kabugo picked Proline FC for the away fixture against Synergy
SC Villa head coach Wasswa Bossa who attended the draw indicated they will not take their opponents lightly because they have knocked out giant teams.
Sc Villa Jogoo Head coach Wasswa Bossa attended the draw. He admitted that KJT is a good side.
‘We respect KJT because they have had a good run in the tournament so far knocking out two Uganda Premier League teams so we shall not take the game lightly’ Bossa said.
Vipers SC, the 2016 winners have been drawn against FUFA Big League team Kansai Plascon who play in Rwenzori group. Plascon will host the tie in Mukono.
Eddie Butindo, the Vipers SC technical director stated that every game in a knockout tournament is like a final and thus will go out with full commitment.
Eddie Butindo (L) and Jackson Mayanja share a light moment during the draw
Angelo Lonyesi the Kansai Plascon coach warned Vipers SC and indicated they are ready to eliminate them.
“We have been struggling in the league currently but that has not stopped us from performing well in the Stanbic Uganda Cup.” He asserted.
Angelo Lonyesi-Coach of Plascon Kansai said his team is ready for the star studded Vipers SC.
The other quarterfinal fixture will see Synergy FC another FUFA Big League side host Proline FC.
The games will be played on 22nd and 29th April 2018 with the final slated for late May in Kumi District.
KCCA FC CEO Josephine Namukisa said that her club will have an eye alos glued on the business sense looking forward to growing the fan base when they travel to play Kitara FC.
MAIN PHOTO: Football legends Sam Kabugo (former Uganda Cranes and Nsambya Captain) with Jackson Mayanja (R) -Two time winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup in 1987 and 1990 conducted the draw at FUFA House.
Over the years, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has had several community based activities or events as a way of giving back to the general public through the beautiful game.
And now for the third year running, FUFA will have a Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activity prior to the 2018 Stanbic Uganda Cup final in Kumi.
This year’s CSR activity was officially launched on Thursday during the FUFA Weekly press briefing at FUFA House in Mengo.
FUFA Events Manager , Leilah Nankya stated that as a Corporate Body, the Federation puts emphasis in transforming and making positive change amongst communities.
‘Football is a unifying game that brings together people from different walks of life. As FUFA, we believe through such activities we can help the less privileged and transform communities in which we live’ sated Nankya
Nankya urged football lovers and the public to donate clothes which will in turn be given out to St Paul’s Church in Kumi before the final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
‘We therefore call upon the general public to come out like they have always done on the previous occasions and donate clothes that will be given out to the people of Kumi’ added Nankya
With this year’s final slated to be hosted in Kumi District in May, FUFA has partnered with St. Paul’s Church Kumi which will identify the needy people who will be given the clothings.
Hand over for one of the 2 bags of sugar to authorities at Arua Regional Remand Home. Lord Mayor of Kampala Elias Lukwago was in Arua to support the project in 2017
FUFA house in Mengo and selected Stanbic Bank branches will be the centres of collection of the clothes.
This is the third time that FUFA is carrying out the CSR activity attached to the annual knockout tournament.
Vipers CEO Peter Lwanga accompanied by FUFA Executive Committee member Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel present the Uganda Cup trophy to the Missionaries of the Poor representative in Kisenyi, Mengo in 2016
The first time was at the Missionaries for the Poor Centre in Kisenyi in 2016 when Kampala region hosted the Uganda Cup final between Vipers SC and Onduparaka FC at Nakivubo stadium.
Last year, a similar activity was carried out at Arua Children’s remand home when KCCA FC defeated Paidha Black Angels at Greenlight Stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya (L) with Head of Marketing at Stanbic Bank Daniel Ogong displaying a placard urging the public to donate clothes.
Venue: Kampala International School Uganda- Bukoto
Date: Saturday 28th April, 2018
Deadline for registration: 20th April 2018
Registration fee: 2,000,000/-
Winners’ Cash Prize 3,000,000/-, trophy and 20 medals
2017 Winners: SSL Logistics
For the fourth year running, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) will host FUFA Corporate Tournament.
The annual gala which brings together several Corporate entities comes bigger and better this year with teams already confirming participation.
According to Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Director, twenty companies have so far confirmed registration ahead of the tournament slated for 28th April 2018 at Kampala International School Uganda(KISU) in Bukoto.
“ A total of twenty teams have already registered but we believe more will come on board,” she stated during the FUFA weekly press briefing on Wednesday at FUFA House.
SSL Logistics winners of the 3rd Edition of FUFA Corporate Tournament in 2017
Musoke indicated that the deadline for registration will be 20th April 2018 and thereafter draws for the groups will be conducted.
Among the companies that have confirmed registration include Uganda Cranes sponsors; Airtel Uganda, National Insurance Corporation(NIC), Nile Breweries Limited, Eco Bank and Bidco.
The others are UMEME Limited, National Water and Sewerage Corporation( NWSC), Kyagalanyi Coffee, Sadolin Paints, Diamond Trust Bank, Uganda Premier League Secretariat, Gals Sports Betting, Red Pepper, Post Bank , SSL Logistics, Asiatic Sports, Stanbic Bank, SOGEA-SATOM Construction and 102.1 FUFA fm.
Action between SSL Logistics (Red) and CAA in the final at KISU, Bukoto in 2017
The winner of this year’s edition will get a cash prize of three million shillings, a trophy and 20 medals.
SSL Logistics Limited are the current holders. They defeated CAA in the final last year at KISU.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke during the announcement of details for the FUFA Corporate Tournament 2018.
The Organising Committee of the FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues to be used for match Day 4 this weekend.
With the competition swinging into the second round, teams are expected to fight tooth and nail for points to still keep n the race for quarterfinals.
The FUFA Drum will break off after this weekend till 2nd June, 2018.
The Secretary of the FUFA Drum Hajjati Aisha Nalule confirmed the venues and dates for this weekend’s action.
‘We expect teams to provide maximum safety and security measures for the fans and teams. This is a young tournament that needs support from all partners. We have had wonderful football and organization from the 3 Match Days played so far’ said Nalule.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule Secretary The FUFA Drum has confirmed the venues for this weekend’s action.
The fixtures are;
Saturday 14th April, 2018
Busoga vs Teso-Kamuli Ground-Kamuli
Bugisu vs Sebei-Mbale Municipal Stadium
Buganda vs Lango-Bishop SS-Mukono
Kigezi vs Acholi-Kabale Municipal Stadium-Kabale
Rwenzori vs Kampala-Nyahuka-Ground-Bundibugyo
Sunday 15th April, 2018
Bunyoro vs Bukedi –Kiryandongo Ground-Kiryandongo
Ankole vs Karamoja-Kyamatte Griunds-Ntungamo
Tooro vs West Nile-Buhinga Stadium-Fort Portal
MAIN PHOTO: Karamoja’s Pulkol Ivan Karobe will lead his team to Western Uganda to play Ankole in Ntungamo at Kyamatte grounds. He is seen here in the photo with his prizes after being man of the match last Saturday when Karamoja beat Ankole 2-1.
Quarter final draws: Thursday, 12th April 2018 – FUFA House, Kampala (10 am)
Final Date: 27th May 2018 – Kumi Municipality (Exact Ground in Kumi Municipality will be communicated)
A seven man team from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) conducted an inspection tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality, North East Region ahead of the 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup final, slated for the end of May.
This development comes barely two months to the long awaited finals of the 41st Stanbic Uganda Cup which will be hosted by the North East Football region, as decided by the FUFA Executive committee members.
The inspection team was led by FUFA Executive committee members Hamid Juma, Agnes Mugena, Richard Ochom (also the mayor of Kumi Municipality), John Odong (Chairperson, North East Region Football Association), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director).
Among the facilities inspected were the three proposed football fields; Boma play-ground, Kumi Technical School and Bishop Maraka College field.
One of the three play fields inspected in Kumi Municipality, Bishop Maraka CollegeFrancis Ebenu the head teacher of Bishop Maraka College talks to the Stanbic Uganda Cup venue inspection team from FUFA.
Besides checking the playing surfaces of these fields, the inspection team also ascertained the availability of other facilities and issues as the dressing rooms (changing rooms), toilets, security concerns, the CSR project attached to the tournament (St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi) and others.
“We conducted a tour of facilities in Kumi Municipality. We checked all the playing fields presented and the hotels as well as the project where the Social Corporate Responsibility cause will be aligned. The details from the tour will be made public in the nearest future” Hamid Juma, the head of delegation said.
One of the inspected hotels – Kumi Hotel
Meanwhile, the inspecting team also visited St Paul Catholic Church, Kumi the main beneficiary to the Corporate Social Responsibility cause attached to the tournament.
The FUFA officials interacted with the Parish Priest Rev. Father Charles Ochok, who expressed gratitude for FUFA’s generosity of helping the disadvantaged in the community.
The inspection team will convene and make a few resolutions before revisiting the facilities after a fortnight.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule will supervise the Stanbic Uganda Cup quarter final draws
Meanwhile, the draws for the remaining clubs will be held on Thursday, 12th April 2018 starting at 10 am (FUFA House)
The eight remaining clubs are the holders KCCA, Sports Club Villa Jogoo, Vipers, Proline, Kansai Plascon, Kitara, Synergy Football club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT).
This year’s knock out competition is proudly sponsored by Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited.
FUFA has learnt with deep shock, the death of Mr. Fred Musisi the father of former FUFA Delegate Kenneth Musisi.
Mr. Musisi passed away on Monday 9th April, 2018 due to advance age.
In a condolence message from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo;
‘FUFA knows that no words can best describe the deceased’s contribution to Ugandan football as he was a National icon in the world of media while working at Radio Uganda. He later trained his own son Kenneth Musisi for the same profession who served as delegate for Kampala region to the FAF Assembly till when he left for Australia’
‘On my own behalf, Executive Members, Member Associations of FUFA, Uganda Players, the entire football community and all football loving Ugandans; I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends and Relatives the departed media icon’
We however thank God for his life and pray that the Almighty judges him with a kind heart for his earthily deeds.
Mr. Musisi will be buried in Buikwe on Wednesday 11th April 2018 at 2pm.
The Kingdom of Buganda has officially handed over 10 acres of land to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) at Kawolo, Lugazi on Tuesday, 10th April 2018.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo received the land title from the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at the Kawolo Division headquarters during a well-attended ceremony also graced by the Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine.
The land measuring 10 Acres is situated on Plot No. 262, Block 179 in Kawolo, Lugazi adjacent Kawolo Division Head Quarters in Buikwe District.
Part of the land at Kawolo, Lugazi which Buganda Kingdom donated to FUFA
Eng. Magogo led a strong team from FUFA with 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively in attendance.
This is a great moment for our football in Uganda. Time immemorial, Buganda Kingdom has had a healthy relationship with FUFA since the days of Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa who was the first FUFA President in 1924. I am glad to be the president of the federation at a time such developments are taking place. I thank the Buganda Kingdom for the support by providing the land where the FUFA Stadium will be constructed. The project will last for five years and will be executed in phases. The project source of funding shall be majorly from FIFA as well as other partners and stake holders
Other FUFA officials in attendance were Edgar Watson (CEO) as well as his Deputy Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Esther Musoke (Marketing Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager) and Delegates.
Buganda Kingdom sports officials Sam Mpiima, Sulaiman Sejjengo and Adam Sematiko were also in attendance.
The Chief Guest at the ceremony, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom while addressing the guests wholesomely embraced the project.
‘When we presented this project to the Kabaka about construction of a football stadium at Kawolo, Lugazi, he blessed the request. We shall offer the necessary support to this project and make it reality’ Mayiga noted.
He hinted on the long list of opportunities that come along with sports and football in particular.
‘Football is a rich opportunity to make a living. I also urge the footballers to make good use of their money earned while still in active service’ Mayiga added.
Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga was hapy with the project
Speaking at the same function, the Buganda Kingdom Minister of sports, Youth and Recreation saluted the efforts of FUFA in line with achieving the five year strategic plan of the Kingdom.
‘The construction of this football stadium in Buikwe, Kyaggwe Ssaza is one of the lined up plans of uplifting sports in Buganda in line with our 5 year strategic plan recently launched by the Kingdom’ Ssekabembe remarked.
A foundation stone was later laid at the site where the stadium will be constructed.
The project will be completed with in five years.
Foundation stone being laid at the Lugazi Kawolo area where FUFA Stadium will be constructed
The ceremony was also graced by the LC V Chairman Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege, LC 3 Chairman – Emmanuel Kivumbi Bongole Ssejjinja, Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius Tumwesigye Mbabazi, Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine, Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee, Buganda Region Football Association Chairman Andrew Kaweesa, Ssekiboobo Benjamin Kigongo, Buganda sports officials Sulaiman Ssejjengo, Adam Ssematiko, Samuel Mpiima (also a delegate at the FUFA Assembly) among others.
Little Angels Primary School pupils from Lugazi entertained the guests
Pupils from Little Angels and God’s Angels Primary schools entertained the guests during the event, also well covered by the media fraternity.
Pupils from God’s Angels of Najjembe also entertained the guestsRev. Fr. Ssempijja of Lugazi Cathedral blessed the function with a prayer
REACTIONS: What the area leaders said:
LC V Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege:
We are excited that such a developmental project has come to Buikwe District.
Let all the people of Buikwe District and Lugazi support this worthwhile project.
Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius Tumwesigye Mbabazi:
When we heard that the project of constructing a modern stadium is coming to Lugazi, we were excited. This is a great opportunity for the people of Lugazi to reap directly from the project through
Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine:
Government is primed towards continued support of such projects that develop sport. We are happy for this great initiative
Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee:
Football in Buikwe, Buganda and Uganda at large has benefited from this great develeopment. Let us all wholesomely give it the due support
Buganda Region Football Association chairman Andrew Kaweesa:
We thank the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the entire FUFA Executive for granting Buganda Region to have such a project. I also take this opportunity to thank the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and the Buganda Sports development for all the necessary support granted to run this project
Ssekiboobo Alex Benjamin Kigongo:
Development of a sports stadium in our locality does not leave surrounding areas the same. We shall definitely benefit alot from such a project
FUFA has confirmed that a special function with Buganda Kingdom will be held tomorrow (Tuesday 10th April, 2018) in Lugazi aimed at developing football in the country.
In a communication inviting the sports media, the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the event.
‘In a bid to develop football in Uganda, FUFA and Buganda Kingdom will celebrate a moment that is in line with the FUFA Development strategy’ said Hussein.
Hussein also confirmed that the function will be graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga.
The media has also been invited for the function that starts at 11am.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has commended the performance of the National Women football team Crested Cranes in their double header clash against the Harambee Starlets of Kenya.
The spirited display by the Crested Cranes saw the FUFA President release a detailed programme of what is in stock for the players.
FUFA President wants to see the Crested become a regional power house just like the Uganda Cranes (male team).
The FUFA Pesident made the commendations at a post-match dinner organized at Kati Kati restaurant to appreciate the team.
The Crested Cranes played to a goalless draw against the Harambee Starlets on Sunday at the Star Times stadium a result that saw them eliminated at the first round stage of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifier Ghana 2018 on a 1-0 aggregate.
The Crested Cranes lost the first leg in Machakos.
FUFA President’s statement
‘I wish to congratulate everyone involved right from my Executive, the staff at FUFA, the coaches, players and the fans for the impressive performance. It is true we have been eliminated from the Women African Cup of Nations qualifiers but I must mention that knowing where we are coming from, we are very much proud by the performance exhibited.’
‘In 2013 we made an unpopular decision to withdraw the team that had won against South Sudan by 22 goals. This was because we realized we didn’t have a proper National team, we were not yet there in terms of strength’
FUFA President at the dinner on Sunday addressing the Crested Cranes players and Team officials
‘We decided to start the league (FUFA Women Elite League), the cup (FUFA Women’s cup) and the rest of the things we are doing that have increased access for the girls to play football week in-week out. Today we are proud that a national team can be generated’
‘At the end of last year we decided that now it was time to get back to the continent and we were drawn against Kenya which has been so many miles ahead of us in terms of women football. Last year they were at the AWCON finals playing amongst the top 8 teams on the continent. Last week they were in Zambia for a friendly and won 3-0 so really they have been a much stronger opposition but we were only separated by a stroke of luck and I am thinking that as a country we must be very proud of the progress we are making’
FUFA’s Strategy on women football
The FUFA President further reiterated to the players what FUFA’s strategy about women football.
‘We have a strategy as far as women football is concerned. We did not only create the competitions, we also allowed more women representation in football administration. If you were aware before we could have zero women in the General Assembly which is the Parliament of football in Uganda. Today we can have a minimum of 4 and as I speak now I think we have more than 4, when it comes to the awards at the end of the year the top female player just like the male player gets a car. All these are initiatives to ensure that women football in this country grows and gets better’
FUFA President is confident the Crested Cranes will soon become a force to reckon with in women football in the region.
This year we have engaged in international tournaments, we are going to take part in CECAFA Women championship in a period of less than a month. Rwanda is organizing the tournament and now I have the belief we can go and compete for the Championship.
As the Federation we shall continue to facilitate the team (Crested Cranes), the conditions may not be the best but I promise you the team will get better with time. We must put this game out there for people to buy it so that people start giving it priority and consideration. It is still a challenge to convince everybody that we have a National women team, a league and maybe a girl who plays football just like a man. This is slowly changing, on social media the talk has been about the National team going to play.
Regional tours and international games lined up
The FUFA strategy has put in plan regional tours for the Crested Cranes.
‘At a later moment we shall be engaging the National team to go to the different regions to play games to sell the team as people get to know you’
‘We are going to be engaged in some international friendlies. It is part of our strategy and has been written down and allocated resources. We don’t gamble with the things we do. Whatever we have talked about for those who have followed us we deliver’
‘Our objective is to play some international games, not only in Africa but maybe as far as Europe. What is important now is if you are privileged to be called and be putting on the National jersey just understand that it is a privilege because there are thousands of girls who would have wanted to be here so just thank God, use it with both hands and continue working hard’
Players like Zainah Namuleme (R) will be given chance to traverse the country on regional tours to promote women football
‘You can only get better by working hard or even harder. Women football has taken off and now we have seen some of our own going to play professional. We want to see you earn money out of playing football and what FUFA has so far done is providing you with a platform to play’
On behalf of her teammates, skipper Hasifa Nassuuna thanked the FUFA President, Executive and FUFA staff for the opportunity given to them to play in an international competition regretting their inability to go as far as they could have wished but promised to do better in future engagements.
Crested Cranes will be entered in future international competitions. The CECAFA tournament in Rwanda next month for women will give the players more exposure.Crested Cranes skipper Hasifah Nassuuna delivering her speech during the dinner
‘I apologize on behalf of the players for failing to eject Kenya. We promise to bounce back better next time. Keep giving us the opportunity to play international football’ said Nassuuna.
Hasifah Nassuuna (L) was disappointed that her team never progressed but promised to improve for better results.
The dinner was attended by the two FUFA Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1st VP), Darius Mugoye (2nd VP), Executive Members-Agnes Mugena (Chairperson FUFA Women football Committee), Hamid Juma (Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee), Ronnie Kalema (Chairman Uganda Football Referees Committee), Chris Kalibbala (Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee), Rogers Byamukama (Chairman FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Margaret Kubingi (Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association) and Rosebell Rwamuyamba (Woman Referee Delegate to the FUFA Assembly).
The entire Crested Cranes Technical team and players also attended the dinner.
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA President inspecting teams before kick off of the Uganda vs Kenya match at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
