Mr. Mukidi Kalyebara David who was voted into the FUFA Executive at the Assembly in Masindi for the period 2017-2021 has relinquished his positions as Chairman of the Region and Delegate to the FUFA Assembly.
In a communication to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, the outgoing chairman said;
‘I am tendering my resignation as Chairman and Delegate representing Northern Region FA in the Assembly.
Mukiidi (3rd from L) during the FUFA Executive Committee meeting two weeks ago at FUFA House.
I was voted as an Executive Member and I feel serving in all these capacities at the expense of others members from the region is unfair.
Mukiidi has confirmed that he will relinquish his positions as soon as the elections to replace him are conducted.
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has confirmed receipt of this letter.
7th October 2017: Uganda Vs Ghana – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
6th November 2017: Congo Vs Uganda – Congo
Uganda Cranes has a realistic dream of qualifying for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament.
With two matches left in group E, Uganda is currently second with 7 points while leaders Egypt have 9 points.
It is upon this back ground that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) calls for the continued support from Government for the remaining campaign to realize the dream.
‘The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup‘ Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President told the media in his address.
L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday flanked by the Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1st VP) and Darius Mugoye (2nd) as well as the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo.e Azam Uganda Premier League.
In a special way, he lauded all the stake holders of the game from the players, administrators, sponsors, fans to the Government and President Yoweri Museveni.
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
In the same vein, Eng. Magogo also appealed to the Government to come in and facilitate the Uganda Cranes for the rest of the games to realize the long time dream of Uganda playing at the FIFA World Cup.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate.
The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
Uganda Cranes host Ghana on Saturday, 7th October 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has come up with a very strong statement on the recent acts of violence that marred the Sports Club Villa Jogoo against Vipers match in the Azam Uganda Premier League duel on Saturday.
The FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, while addressing the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday strongly warned the fans whose intention is bring the game into disrupt.
We have noticed with concern unacceptable incidents that will derail all the efforts of rebuilding the league.
In the latest communication from FIFA about our Statutes, it has been clearly stated that the functions of Anti-Doping, Club Licensing, Refereeing and Disciplinary Measures are an exclusive obligation of the Federation.
We will therefore undertake our roles without fear or favour.
Actions of Violence and Hooliganism, Inciting Violence by Officials and Players, Poor Performance of the Referees and Doping cases have already been observed in the League.
The Rules are very clear on all these cases and we will implement the rules to the dot.
Eng Magogo was accompanied by the FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, the second VP Darius Mugoye and the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the well attended press conference.
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.
Flanked by the FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, the second VP Darius Mugoye and the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo hinted about three aspects – CAF resolutions from the recent executive committee meeting, the national team (Uganda Cranes) and the current state of the Azam Uganda Premier League.
L-R: Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein and the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
The full speech – (Verbatim)
CAF Executive Committee Decisions:
I was part of the CAF Executive meeting that took key decisions on African football last week in Accra. Among key decisions was the CHAN Finals 2018 that Kenya lost the hosting rights because the country was not ready.
It was not good news for the region and we hoped that Uganda would be playing next to our neighbors and also with belief that we would have given a helping hand.
A bidding process has already been opened and CAF will receive proposals for the next 10-15 days from the FA Member Associations ready to host the 2018 CHAN finals.
However, FUFA will not make any submissions for the CHAN finals 2018 because we are not in position and ready to host such a football tournament due to lack of facilities.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Egypt at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Uganda vs. Ghana-2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier:
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup.
I have been given the best assurances as late as yesterday by the National Team Captain Dennis Onyango and a host of other players on the Uganda Cranes team that they will give their best like they have always given.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate. The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
The Technocrats at the Ministry of Education and Sports are not doing this country a favour by failure to plan and advise the Government of the magnitude of qualifying to final tournaments. Let them benchmark with countries that are even poorer than us.
In the circumstances, FUFA has the option of getting to the fans to finance the team through ticket sales.
Let us show the team as Ugandans that we can stand with them and love them by paying to watch the matches.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on Egypt goalkeeper Essam ElHadary. The FUFA President thanked the players, fans, sponsors and Government for the journey moved so far
We have had comments that the stadium which is full is good enough for the team to pick results but it is even better when we have a stadium which is full of fans who have paid.
The team needs the moral support and chants but it equally needs the money for the air tickets, bonuses, allowances and logistics to deliver the results.
The countries that have tasted the effect of qualifying to the World Cup, such a situation would be a matter of National Concern not just the Federation. We saw this in Egypt and have seen it in Ghana. Despite such position, we have kept the Dream Alive.
It is illogical for Ugandans who want the team to qualify for the tournament as big as the World Cup but also not want to contribute to the cost of qualification especially when there seems to be no other sources of revenue to finance the team costs.
Those sounding the drums of fans not to pay to watch the Uganda Cranes are intentionally or unintentionally sabotaging our Nation from the Sporting, Economic and Social multiplier effect of a Nation qualifying to the World Cup.
In response to the presumed high entrance fees, FUFA has put on market discounted tickets each going for 25,000/- and we call upon our dear fans to take advantage of the offer.
Let us buy the tickets from ONLY the gazetted places.
Let me take the opportunity once again to assure the fans that FUFA, the Coaches and the Players shall work within the available means to give the best and we hope and pray that the best is good enough to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Discounted Tickets for Uganda Vs Ghana go for Shs. 25,000
The League
FUFA, the Clubs, the Coaches, the Referees, and the Players have worked tirelessly to create the product of the Uganda Premier League and we have seen the effect of the fans and Sponsors getting back to buy this product.
The Clubs and the League make the foundation for our National teams.
I take the opportunity to thank every individual who has made an effort to make our League better.
However, the Shadow of Success is a new Challenge.
With the returning passion, FUFA as the regulator will have to raise the bar.
We have noticed with concern unacceptable incidents that will derail all the efforts of rebuilding the league.
In the latest communication from FIFA about our Statutes, it has been clearly stated that the functions of Anti-Doping, Club Licensing, Refereeing and Disciplinary Measures are an exclusive obligation of the Federation.
We will therefore undertake our roles without fear or favour.
Actions of Violence and Hooliganism, Inciting Violence by Officials and Players, Poor Performance of the Referees and Doping cases have already been observed in the League.
The Rules are very clear on all these cases and we will implement the rules to the dot.
SC Villa Jogoo fans at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende. FUFA strongly condemns all acts of violence
In the recent FUFA Executive Committee meeting, the Competitions Disciplinary Panel was created with the mandate to expedite the judicial decisions arising from Competitions rules and regulations.
FUFA will not tolerate any form of Violence and Hooliganism at Matches. The parties that are guilty will face the full consequences of the regulations.
Where actions are criminal in nature, FUFA will follow up the matter with the Uganda Police to bring the culprits to book.
FUFA condemns in the strongest terms the actions of violence at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende during the match of Vipers SC vs. SC Villa Jogoo. We do not only condemn but bring to book all errant parties in accordance with the rules.
Those barbaric acts of destroying property and insulting dignitaries and innocent fans who have come to support their own sides are things of the past. We need sanity to keep the fans and sponsors we are bringing back to the game.
We are a country lacking sports facilities and we can’t destroy the few little facilities being erected. I do not know Muslims who break mosques or Christians who break Churches.
Clubs should work to strengthen their teams. Winning matches by compromising or intimidating referees is being primitive.
Football has moved on. There are no longer internal perimeter fences at matches. We need to enjoy the game.
On the other hand, it is time-up for the Referees who have interpreted and applied the Laws of the Game contrary to the 17 FIFA Laws of the game. We will put them out of the game.
I have asked the FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) and Uganda Premier League (UPL) to compile the incidents for the matches so far played in the 2017/18 league where decisions have been made contrary to the Laws of the Game in Match Assessor reports and Video evidence.
I have further asked the Technical and Assessor Panels of the FRSC to technically assess and should it be established that errors have been committed, the respective referees are going to be sanctioned accordingly.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
1st Training:Thursday, 28th September 2017 – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Departure from Kampala: Friday, 29th September 2017 (9 a.m)
Last Training: Friday, 29th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Match Day: Saturday, 30th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Northern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
In Lira (4:00 p.m)
The Uganda Cranes team will conduct one session on Thursday at Mandela National stadium in preparation for the away trip to Northern Uganda in Lira.
The team shall depart to Lira on Friday morning and will be expected to conduct the final training at the actual match day venue in Lira town.
The programme was communicated by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference also attended by the FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, first Vice President Justus Mugisha and the second VP Darius Mugoye.
L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha
‘The Uganda Cranes will conduct a training session on Thursday at Mandela National Stadium at 4 p.m. The team is expected to depart on Friday morning’ Ahmed told the media.
The regional tours were started three years ago with the main purpose of taking the national team brand closer to the football fans in their respective localities.
For this particular tour, the Uganda Cranes will use the game as a preparatory measure for the up-coming FIFA World Cup 2018 group E qualifier against Ghana Black Stars on 7th October 2017 at Namboole stadium.
Head coach Moses Basena already named the provisional team set for the tour and Ghana matches.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the regional tours.
Uganda Cranes players before a training session
The Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara
Other players: Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Isaac Isinde, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Timothy Awany, Tony Mawejje, Geoffrey Kizito, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Masiko Tom, Ivan Ntege, Luwagga Kizito, Karisa Milton, Ochaya Joseph, Okwi Emmanuel, Miya Faruku, Idrisa Lubega, Derick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Kagimu Shafiq Paul Mucureezi, Gadaffi Gardinho, John Adriko, Okot Fred, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Tadeo Lwanga.
Vipers Sports Club is now top of the Azam Uganda Premier league table standings.
This followed a comprehensive 2-0 away result against newly promoted Masavu at the Fisheries Training Institute play ground in Bugonga, Entebbe.
Milton Karisa scored the opener in the 38th minute before Steven Mukwala’s second 12 minutes into the second half.
At the Star Times stadium in Lugogo, Proline earned their first victory of the season with a 2-0 win against Soana.
Fahad Bayo and Joseph Mandela scored in the 29th and 40th minutes respectively as they held onto their opening victory of the campaign.
Bright Stars also won their first game with a hard fought 2-1 win at their Champions Stadium, Mwererwe against visiting Kirinya-Jinja S.S.
Musa Esenu put the visitors ahead with a goal after just 5 minutes.
Bright Stars captain Nelson Senkatuka grabbed the equalizer 20 minutes later, his third in 4 matches.
Joshua Kawadawa buried off the game with the winner, 14 minutes from full time for the maximum points that drives the Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored side to third place with 6 points.
Vipers ascends to the summit of the log with 10 points from 4 matches.
The league resumes on Wednesday with 5 matches, a continuation of match day 4 matches.
Wednesday, 27th September 2017
URA Vs KCCA – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Onduparaka Vs Police – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 p.m)
SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4:30 p.m)
BUL Vs UPDF – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
Express Vs Maroons – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
FUFA Communications Manager has confirmed that FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on Wednesday where he will give a key note address to the media about the state of football in Uganda.
In a communication passed on to the sports media today by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein as below, the FUFA President will be available after his trip in Ghana where he was part of the CAF Executive Committee that took key decision about African football last week.
The Communication reads
‘Dear Sports media,
FUFA Weekly Press Conference on Wednesday 27th September 2017 at FUFA House starting 10am.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on the state of football in Uganda.
You are kindly invited to attend and cover the function.
We look forward to welcoming you to FUFA House.’
The Press conference will also be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and streamed on the FUFA Official facebook page -Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
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Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the official selling points for the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017.
There is a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
Stafford University Vs Muteesa 1 Royal University – 12:00 p.m
Mutoola Beach Vs MUBS – 1:00 p.m
St Lawrence University Vs YMCA – 2:00 p.m
Buganda Royal University Vs Kabalagala Rangers – 3 :00 p.m
Stormers Vs Isabeti – 4:00 p.m
Nkumba University Vs MS Sand Lions – 5:00 p.m
Talented Vs Kyadondo Galaticals – 6:00 p.m
Following a successful opening weekend of the 2017/18 Uganda Beach Soccer league, match day 2 returns on Sunday, 24th September 2017 at Lido Beach in Entebbe.
There will be 9 matches as released by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) competitions department.
The competitions secretary, Sarah Birungi duly confirmed the 9 matches on Sunday.
‘We shall have our matches on Sunday to match the match day 2 menu starting at 10 a.m till 6 p.m. There will be 9 matches and clubs are urged to keep time’ Birungi said.
Beach Soccer action at Lido Beach
Clubs as Isabeti, MUBS, Mengo Hospital and Starford University that missed on match day one be be present on Sunday.
The national beach soccer league has a total of 16 clubs.
These 16 clubs are divided into two groups – Hurriken and Moonson (8 apiece).
Sports Club Vipers and Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) won their respective games by an identical 1-0 score line against SC Villa Jogoo and Express respectively during match day three on Saturday.
Tom Masiko scored the winning goal for Vipers after 30 minutes at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
UPDF needed Ezikiel Katende’s 48th minute goal to carry the day against Express at the Bombo Military stadium.
In Jinja during the epic derby, BUL scored late to deny nemesis side Kirinya-Jinja S.S.
Ibrahim Kayiwa’s 84th minute equalizer cancelled out Patrick ‘Crespo’ Asiku’s opener after 38 minutes as the two sides shared the spoils.
BUL ended the game with 10 men following a red card to Patrick Ssembuya in the 90th minute of the game.
Match day 4 of the league continues next Tuesday and Wednesday at various venues.
Next Matches:
Tuesday, 26th September 2017
Proline Vs Soana – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Masavu Vs Vipers – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga (4:30 p.m)
Bright Stars Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe (4:30 p.m)
Wednesday, 27th September 2017
URA Vs KCCA – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Onduparaka Vs Police – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 p.m)
SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4:30 p.m)
BUL Vs UPDF – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
Express Vs Maroons – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
Interim coach Moses Basena has named a squad of 35 players to start preparations for the Uganda Cranes Regional tour of Northern Uganda and the 2018 FUFA World Cup Qualifier against Ghana.
The Cranes will play in Lira, Northern Uganda on 30th September and 7th October against Ghana at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
‘The training will start on Wednesday 27th September, 2017 at 4pm at Namboole stadium under the guidance of Basena and his technical team. The coach will reduce his squad based on the arrival of foreign based players in camp’ said FUFA Communication Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘The players named will also get involved in the Uganda Cranes regional tour of Northern Uganda which will be the final tour of the year’ added Hussein.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara
Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Isaac Isinde, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Timothy Awany, Tony Mawejje, Geoffrey Kizito, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Masiko Tom, Ivan Ntege, Luwagga Kizito, Karisa Milton, Ochaya Joseph, Okwi Emmanuel, Miya Faruku, Idrisa Lubega, Derick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Kagimu Shafiq Paul Mucureezi, Gadaffi Gardinho, John Adriko, Okot Fred, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Tadeo Lwanga.
FUFA announces Discounted Tickets for Uganda vs Ghana World Cup Qualifier at Namboole
FUFA has offered a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017 at FUFA House.
‘The offer from the FUFA Marketing Department will give the fans an opportunity to purchase tickets early enough as they prepare to support their heroes against Ghana. We would like to see the fans cheer on the Uganda Cranes like they always do when the National team plays at home’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
MAIN PHOTO: Midfield maestro Tonny Mawejje with the ball during AFCON 2017 Finals in Gabon against Egypy is back in the Uganda Cranes Squad. He has beeen summoned by Cranes coach Moses Basena.
FUFA has offered a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017 at FUFA House.
‘The offer from the FUFA Marketing Department will give the fans an opportunity to purchase tickets early enough as they prepare to support their heroes against Ghana. We would like to see the fans cheer on the Uganda Cranes like they always do when the National team plays at home’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
The 15th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that convened at FUFA House on Tuesday 19th September 2017 passed key decisions following the Ordinary Assembly in Masindi that ushered in a new FUFA Executive headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
While addressing the media on Wednesday during a press conference at FUFA House, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein Communicated these key decisions.
The press conference at FUFA House, Mengo was well attended by sports journalists from the different media houses
1 – Representation of Uganda in CAF competitions (2018):
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC will represent the country in the CAF Champions league in 2018. In case KCCA FC fails, then the runners up in the league 2016/17 season (SC Villa Jogoo) will take over the chance.
Paidha Black Angels FC shall represent Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup. In case of failure for Paidha Black Angels to take up the opportunity, either Express and Sadolin Paints who reached the semi-finals of the FUFA Uganda Cup shall be on stand by.
2 – Start of the FUFA SACCO-It brings together all football people to join this group in a bid to improve the livelihood and welfare of the former players, delegates etc. Membership will be by financial subscription with more details to be communicated soon.
3 – The FUFA Executive Committee Meeting passed the implementation of football stake holders retreats (summits) starting 2018 to discuss with media, fans and other key stake holders of the game.
4 – Ten (10) Football Intermediaries confirmed. These are Musa ‘Atagenda’ Sebulime, Gibby Kalule, Geofrey ‘Solo’ Kayemba, Chadi Ezzeddine, Isaac Mwesigwa, Mike Mutyaba, Tushar Ruparelia, Daniel Kisseka Ntale, Fred Ronald Niwagira Mwine and Luzzi Abraham, Muwonge Lawrence. Hon Alintuma Nsambu is in the process of renewing his licence.
5 – FUFA Support to the regional clubs based on the activities of the regions and the District Football Associations (DFA’s).
6 – Clubs’ requests to change their names:
Bright Light to Amuka Bright Stars Football Club – Approved
Nsaagu F.C to Busiro United F.C – Approved
Artland Katale F.C to Kamuli Park F.C – Approved
Lweza United to Greater Masaka FC – Approved
Sadolin Paints Football Club to Plascon F.C – Approved
Airtel Kitara to Kitara Football Club – Approved
Baza Holdings F.C to Stegotta F.C – Rejected
7 – FUFA Big League-Only 22 clubs will play in the 2018/19 Season. 8 will be relegated at the end of the 2017/18 season which currently has 26 teams pooled into two groups but 4 will be promoted to the 2018/19 season after the 8 Regional Champions have featured in the play off tournament to determine the new comers.
8 – Restructuring of the FUFA Competitions department:
The FUFA Competitions Department will have Competitions Director, Competitions Manager and 4 Competitions Officers.
The Competitions Officers shall handle the clubs licensing, regulations and players’ documentations, Development leagues, Elite competitions (Uganda Cup, CAF, UPL) and Monitoring lower divisions
FUFA Competitions Manager Ali Mwebe will be away for close to 4 months for a course in Germany. In his absence, Hajjati Aisha Nalule will assume the roles of the Competitions Manager in Acting capacity.
9 – FUFA Executive Committee also confirmed the new FUFA Standing committees for the period 2017/2021.
The 15th FUFA Executive committee co-opted Ronnie Kalema on the FUFA Executive committee following a resolution by the FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Masindi on 5th August, 2017.
Competitions Disciplinary Panel (A new Panel to handle immediate cases for All FUFA Competitions): The Panel has Deo Mutabazi (Chairman), Robert Sserunjogi, George Kabwemukya
FUFA Diversity and Anti-Discrimination (FUFA DAD)- Manager: Samuel Mpiima
Other committees:
COMPETITIONS Hamid Juma- Chairman
Mafuko Latif- V/Chairman
Kavuma Hassan – Member
Brian Ssengendo- Member
Tabu Santos- Member
LEGAL COMMITTEE Ojok Odur- Chairman
Edgar Agaba- V/chairman
INTERNATIONAL MATCH ORGANIZATION Magoola Issa- Chairman
Mike Letti- V/Chairman
Donney Robert- Member
Kamulegeya Yusuf- Member
Mwanje Joseph S- Member
Okello Walter-Member
Sendyowa Abass-Member
NATIONAL TEAMS’ COORDINATORS
Makumbi Sulait
Joseph Kasana
Taban Asega Kamara
Muyinda Crispus
9 – National teams’ technical staff and coordinators:
UGANDA SENIOR WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM (Crested Cranes):
Head coach: Faridah Bulega
Assistant Coach: Edward Kaziba
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
UGANDA U-20 (Women):
Head coach: Edward Kaziba
Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
Men’s teams:
UGANDA U 17 (Uganda Cubs)
Head coach: U-17: Peter Onen
Assistant coach: Hamza Lutalo
Goalkeeper Trainer: Mubarak Kiberu
UGANDA U-20 (Uganda Hippos)
Head coach: Mathias Lule
Assistant coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping coach: Samuel Kawalya
UGANDA U-23 (Uganda Kobs):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Wasswa Bbosa
Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa
UGANDA SENIOR TEAM (Uganda Cranes):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant Coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
*Ibrahim Ssekajja to join panel of coaches
Uganda National teams’ coordinators (to be appointed on rotational basis – case by case)
Chris Muyinda
Joseph Kasana
Kamala Taban
Sulait Makumbi
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson during the press conference on Wednesday, 20th September 2017 at FUFA House.
The 15th FUFA Executive committee meeting that convened on Tuesday, 19th September 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala confirmed the appointment of several coaches to the different positions for the national teams.
UGANDA SENIOR WOMEN NATIONAL (Uganda Crested Cranes):
Head coach: Faridah Bulega
Assistant Coach: Edward Kaziba
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
UGANDA U-20:
Head coach: Edward Kaziba
Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
Men teams:
UGANDA U 17 (Uganda Cubs)
Head coach: U-17: Peter Onen
Assistant coach: George Lutalo
Goalkeeper Trainer: Mubarak Kiberu
UGANDA U-20 (Uganda Hippos)
Head coach: Mathias Lule
Assistant coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping coach: Samuel Kawalya
UGANDA U-23 (Uganda Kobs):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Wasswa Bbosa
Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa
The FUFA President Eng Moses greets the Uganda Cranes coaches Fred Kajoba (L) and Moses Basena (M) prior to kick off of the return leg in the 2018 CHAN Qualifier
UGANDA SENIOR TEAM (Uganda Cranes):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant Coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
*Ibrahim Ssekagya to join panel of coaches
Uganda National teams’ Coordinators (to be appointed on rotational basis – case by case)
Chris Muyinda
Joseph Kasana
Kamala Taban
Sulait Makumbi
MAIN PHOTO: Faridah Bulega is now the Uganda Crested Cranes head coach. She is deputized by Edward Kaziba
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that there will be a special press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House.
In a communication sent to the media, it indicated that the Press conference will start at 10 am.
Here is the Communication to the Media;
‘You are kindly invited to cover the FUFA weekly Press Conference on Wednesday 20th September, 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo in which key decisions from the FUFA Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday 19th September will be communicated.
We look forward to welcoming you at the home of football in Uganda’
