FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

Live: 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly at Kabalega Resort Hotel in Masindi

8:00 a.m – 9:40 a.m – Arrival and break fast for Delegates

9:40 a.m – 9:44 a.m – Delegates enter the Kabalega Resort Hotel Hall, the venue for the Assembly in Masindi

9:45 a.m – 9:47 a.m – FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson brings the House to order

9:48 a.m – FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo arrives to the Assembly Hall

9:50 a.m – FUFA CEO welcomes the President to bring the House to order

9:52 a.m – Delegate Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo with the opening prayer

9:53 a.m – The FUFA CEO reads the roll call. Quorum meant with 83 delegates out of the expected 88.

10: 08 a.m – Motion to approve 93rd Assembly moved by Amin Bbosa. Seconded by Ronnie Kalema and Joseph Mwanje

10:10 a.m – Amendment of clauses 20-25 for the FUFA Constitution

10:12 a.m – Appointment and secondment of scrutineers

FIFA Representative Leodgar Tenga, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO, Edgar Watson

10: 15 a.m – Address by the FUFA President

11:00 – 11:30 a.m: Brief speeches by the special guests at the Assembly, CECAFA life member Leodgar Tenga (Representing the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino), Djibouti F.A President, Hassan Waberi, also the Chairperson of the CAF Referees committee and National Council of Sports’ Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel (representative from Government).

Djibouti F.A President also the Chairperson of the CAF Referees committee Hassan Waberi and CECAFA Life member Leodgar Tenga graced the 93rd FUFA Assembly in Masindi as special guests. The two represented CAF and FIFA Presidents respectively

11:30-55 a.m: FUFA President rewards Uganda Cranes legends Baker Kasigwa, Francis Kulabigwo and Jimmy Muguwa. Each received a plaque and cash reward of Shs. 1M

Uganda Cranes legends Jimmy Mugwa, Baker Kasigwa and Francis Kulabigwo were recognized with plaques and cash Shs.1M each

11:55 a.m: Presentation of the FUFA Financial Report by the chairman of the FUFA Finance Committee chairman, Darius Mugoye, FUFA Finance Director Decloas Kiiza and Auditor James Kayondo of Kals Associates Certified and Public Accountants

12:15 p.m: Motion passing the approval of presented Financial accounts has been passed by Edgar Agaba.

He was seconded by Hassan Kavuma and Johnson Nyiriya

12:16 – 12:40 p.m: Presentation of 2017/18 FUFA Financial Budget by the FUFA Finance Committee chairman, Darius Mugoye and FUFA Finance Director Decloas Kiiza

12:41 p.m – 1:00 p.m – Amendment of FUFA Codes and Statures.

Delegates vote by show of hands for amendments for some of the FUFA Codes and Statures

1:01 p.m – 1:10 p.m: Proposals to the initiation of the FUFA Foundation, FUFA SACCO (Proposed by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association)

1:11 p.m – Election of the FUFA Executive Committee.

1:12 p.m – 1:36 p.m – Break for delegates

1:37 p.m – Delegates return from the break. FUFA Electoral Committee members take over the high table seats to conduct the elections.

Electoral Committee chairperson Samuel Bakiika introduces all the members on the committee.

1: 40 p.m – FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye gives a brief and background to the elections. He also hints on the procedure to be taken on the issue of voting.

2:00 p.m – 3:08 p.m – Voting (By Secret Ballot)

3:09 p.m – 3:30 p.m – Vote Count (72 delegates voted). The vote count was for the FUFA President and His entire Executive Committee (in particular, for the position of 3rd Vice President)

After the vote count, Eng. Moses Magogo amassed 69 votes out of the 72 votes cast. 1 voter was against and 2 votes were invalid.

Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi tallied 64 votes, 7 were against and 1 vote invalid.

3:37 p.m: FUFA Electoral Committee chairman Samuel Bakiika declares Eng. Moses Magogo and his entire Executive for the term 2017-2021.

3:40 p.m – FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo with a speech after his election for another term

3:50 p.m – Video to honour those who died and a moment of silence is observered

3:55 p.m – Closing prayer by West Nile Delegate Mike Letti and delegates depart at lesiure

Thank you so much for following.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country

August 5, 2017
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes set to complete opening phase of training on Saturday

TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: 12th August 2017

Uganda Vs Rwanda – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 p.m)

Entry Fees: 15,000/=, 25,000/= and 50,000/=

The Uganda Cranes team preparing for the TOTAL CHAN 2018 championship qualifiers wraps up the first phase of non residential training sessions on Saturday.

These sessions have been on since Wednesday at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole stadium under the coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba.

The 4 goalkeepers in training at the Namboole outside play ground on Friday

The team will take a break on Sunday and resume with sessions on Monday at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende where the match will be held.

Uganda Cranes is preparing for the second round of the 2018 TOTAL CHAN Championship qualifier against Rwanda.

Uganda Cranes players in training at Namboole on Friday

Uganda will host the first leg on 12th August 2017 at St Mary’s Kitende before Rwanda will entertain Uganda in the return leg

Players in training:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tom Ikara and Keni Saidi

Defenders: John Adriko, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Savio Kabugo, Paul Musamali, Isaac Muleme, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Rashid Toha

Midfielders: Nicolas Kasozi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Simon Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Deus Bukenya, Tom Masiko, Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye, Moses Waiswa

Strikers: Nelson Sentakuka, Paul Mucureezi, Derrick Nsibambi, Muhammed Shaban

Training Programme:

2^nd-5^th August 2017 – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

6^th August-Rest Day

7^th -11^th August 4 pm-St Mary’s Stadium

August 5, 2017
High Court dismisses Kasule injunction case with costs, 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly given green light

93RD FUFA GENERAL ORDINARY ASSEMBLY: ‘

At Kabalega Resort Hotel, Masindi

9 a.m

*ALL FUFA DELEGATES SAFELY ARRIVE IN MASINDI

The long awaited 93rd ordinary Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) General Ordinary Assembly scheduled for Saturday 5th August, 2017 in Kitara region at Kabalega Resort Hotel in Masindi is just hours away.

The Assembly has been given the due green light after the High Court Judge Hon Mrs.Lady Justice Margret Ouma on Friday 4th August, 2017 dismissed with costs the application by Proline Football Club’s chairman Mujib Kasule for an injunction on FUFA elections .

This followed a suit by Kasule in the civil court with intentions to seek a certificate of urgency from court to halt the assembly.

It was all excitement as the Lady Justice passed on the ruling in a fully packed court.

FUFA Legal officer, Dennis Lukambi, who was present in court alongside two other lawyers, Ambrose Tebyasa and Evans Ochieng hailed the team work spirit, patience and hard work by the FUFA legal team and the other departments at the Federation.

FUFA Legal officer Dennis Lukambi (left)) with one of the FUFA lawyers Ambrose Tebyasa after the Kampala High Court Judge’s ruling

“This victory is once again another milestone for the federation. We are glad for the teamwork, spirit shown, patience and hard work from all the organs of FUFA. This is a clear manifestation that football has won” Lukambi said after the ruling.

Meanwhile, all the FUFA Delegates across the country and expected guests have arrived in Masindi.

The Ordinary General Assembly will commence at 9am on Saturday with a total of 88 delegates confirmed.

Meanwhile, the chairman CAF referees committee, CAF Executive member and Djibouti FA president Mr. HASSAN Souleiman Waberi, Honorary chairman of CECAFA and former president of Tanzania Football Federation Mr. Leodegar Tenga are in the country and will grace the assembly as special observers.

The 93rd elective assembly will see incumbent president Eng. Moses Magogo passed unopposed as the leader for Federation of Uganda Football Associations for his second term of four years in office.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

August 4, 2017
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: More Uganda Cranes players join the team training

When the Uganda Cranes team preparing for the 2018 TOTAL CHAN two legged qualifier against Rwanda convened on the second day of non residential training, 12 more players joined the session.

The 2 hour session was held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday evening.

The players who joined on Thursday having missed the opening day session are; Isaac Muleme, Frank Tumwesigye, Tom Masiko, Deus Bukenya, Rashid Toha, Muhammed Shaban, Erisa Ssekisambu, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Moses Wasiwa, as well as goalies Tom Ikara and Ismail Watenga.

Coach Moses Basena closely monitors the players in a match situation under limited spaces

Coaches Fred Kajoba and Moses Basena took the players through the paces as usual.

Whilst Kajoba concentrated on the 4 goalkeepers, Basena focused on the out field players.

“I am glad to have joined the team training. It gives me special honour to play for the national team. We are focused and determined to knock out Rwanda and once again qualify for CHAN 2018 tournament in Kenya” midfielder Moses Waiswa told www.fufa.co.ug after the session.

Striker Muhammed Shaban shoots as his Onduparaka teammate Rashid Toha closes the gap

The non-residential training continues on Friday evening at Namboole stadium (4 p.m)

Uganda Cranes is preparing for the second round of the 2018 TOTAL CHAN Championship qualifier against Rwanda.

Players who attended the Thursday training session:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tom Ikara and Keni Saidi

Defenders: John Adriko, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Savio Kabugo, Paul Musamali, Isaac Muleme, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Rashid Toha

Midfielders: Nicolas Kasozi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Simon Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Deus Bukenya, Tom Masiko, Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye, Moses Waiswa

Strikers: Nelson Sentakuka, Paul Mucureezi, Derrick Nsibambi, Muhammed Shaban

Training Programme:

2^nd-5^th August, 4pm at Namboole Stadium

6^th August-Rest Day

7^th -11^th August 4pm-St Mary’s Stadium

August 3, 2017
Court dismisses case in Lira, FUFA Assembly preparations continue to take effect

High Court Judge in Lira has on Thursday dismissed the case filed by a group of 3 football fans requesting for a court injunction against the forthcoming FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Masindi District.

The Federation was give the go ahead for the Assembly to allow the footballing fraternity and stakeholders hold the Assembly scheduled for this Saturday, 5th August 2017 following a ruling today. Lady Justice Rosemery Barebe handled the matter.

The Federation was ably represented by a strong legal team of Ojok Geoffrey Odour and Dennis Lukambi.

‘We are glad for the ruling passed by the judge in Lira. Football has again won’ Lukambi stated.

While the Civil court in Kampala where Mujib Kasule sought a certificate of urgency for an interim injunction on the FUFA Elections has adjourned the case for Friday at mid-day.

Hon. Mrs. Lady Justice Margaret Oguli Oumo adjourned the matter to Friday at Midday when she will pass a ruling whether the application for injunction is urgent to be heard.

FUFA legal team was represented by Counsel Evans Ochieng and Ambrose Tebyasa.

‘We submitted a strong defence and therefore we expect a fair ruling’ Ochieng said.

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson (left) shares a light moment with Counsel Ambrose Tebyasa and Bukedde FM Journalist Mayiga Muzamir

The FUFA General Assembly is confirmed for Saturday at Kabalega Hotel in Masindi starting at 9 a.m.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Lawyers Evans Ochieng (left) and Ambrose Tebyasa of Ochieng Associated Advocates and Solicitors smile at Civil Court located at the Twed Towers.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 3, 2017
Excitement as Uganda Cranes interim coaches Basena and Kajoba start official duties

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole was the place to on Wednesday evening when Uganda Cranes interim coached Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba officially started work with the national team.

From the media to ordinary fans, everyone was eager to attend this session that followed slight rains.

The training session kicked off a few minutes after 4 p.m with 16 players reporting for duty.

Two of these were foreign based players Khalid Aucho and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (training with the locally based players).

Some of the players in training on day one

“It has been a great session. I have liked the players’ response. As a team, we are more than ready to play Rwanda whom we acknowledge is a competitive side. We shall continue to train for the rest of the days for team bonding” Moses Basena, who was flanked by his co-coach Fred Kajoba told the media.

Coach Moses Basena confidently addressed the media after training on Wednesday

After close to two hours of training that included use of the ball under minimal spaces, shooting, small sided games and ball maintenance, the players retired home.

Day two of the non-residential training continues on Thursday evening at Namboole, still.

Uganda Cranes is preparing for the second round of the 2018 TOTAL CHAN Championship qualifier against Rwanda.

Players who attended the first training session:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan and Keni Saidi

Defenders: John Adriko, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Savio Kabugo, Paul Musamali

Midfielders: Nicolas Kasozi, Aucho Khalid, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Simon Sserunkuma

Strikers: Nelson Sentakuka, Paul Mucureezi, Derrick Nsibambi

Training Programme:

2^nd-5^th August, 4pm at Namboole Stadium

6^th August-Rest Day

7^th -11^th August 4pm-St Mary’s Stadium

August 2, 2017
FUFA Polls 2017: FIFA, CAF appoint officials

FUFA Polls 2017

Venue: Kabalega Resort Hotel, Masindi

Date: Saturday 5th August, 2017

Honorary Chairman of CECAFA Mr. Leodegar Tenga and CAF Executive Committee Member Mr. Suleiman Hassan Waberi will represent FIFA and CAF respectively at the 93^rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Masindi, Kitara Region.

Mr. Tenga is also the former President of Tanzania Football Federation.

The Assembly is set for this Saturday 5^th August at Kabalega Resort Hotel.

It is a requirement by both CAF and FIFA to have representatives from both bodies to attend Elections of their Member Associations.

Both officials will play the Observer’s role.

Honorary Chairman of CECAFA Mr. Leodegar Tenga

‘The Djiboutian FA President and Mr. Leodegar Tenga will jet in on Friday for the FUFA Polls due on Saturday. The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is looking forward to receive both high profile football officials as deliberations on Ugandan football are presented on the floor by the Delegates in Masindi’ confirmed FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

Eng. Magogo is seeking a second term in office having registered notable success in his maiden 4 year reign of administration that started in 2013.

MAIN PHOTO: Djibouti FA boss Suleiman Hassan Waberi.

August 2, 2017
Basena names Squad for CHAN qualifier against Rwanda

The Interim coaches of the Uganda Cranes Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba have named a 26 man squad and also released the proragmme for the two Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against neighbors Rwanda due on 12^th and 18^th August.

The first leg of the 2^nd round will be played at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende. The training programme starts on Wednesday 2nd August 4pm at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu (L) with Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba at FUFA House shortly after the Uganda Cranes squad was released. Kajoba and Moses Basena have been named interim coaches for Cranes till after the games against Egypt.

Squad summoned

Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma (Vipers SC), Keni Saidi (Proline FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS), Ochan Benjamin (KCCA FC)

Rest of the squad: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Adriko John (Sc Villa Jogoo), Muleme Isaac (KCCA FC), Awanyi Timothy (KCCA FC), Toha Rashid (Onduparaka FC), Kabugo Savio (Proline FC), Muwanga Bernard (Sc Villa Jogoo), Waisswa Moses (Vipers SC), Milton Kariisa (Vipers (Sc), Bukenya Deus (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicholas (Synergy FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Musamali Paul (KCCA FC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Serunkuma Simon (Sc VIlla Jogoo), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Masiko Tom (Vipers SC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers SC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Nelson Senkatuuka (Proline FC), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers Sc).

Training Programme

2^nd-5^th August, 4pm at Namboole Stadium

6^th August-Rest Day

7^th -11^th August 4pm-St Mary’s Stadium.

MAIN PHOTO: Paul Mucureezi (R) celebrating. He netted four times against South Sudan at Lugogo. His next duty is to knock out Rwanda. He has been summoned in the 25 man Squad.

August 1, 2017
Status of Uganda National team technical department

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo has officially announced the appointment of Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba as interim coaches for the national team, the Uganda Cranes.

The two coaches have been assistants to former head coach Mr Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic.

Eng. Magogo was addressing the media on Monday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala days after receipt of the termination notice on Saturday.

Accompanied by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and national teams’ manager Patrick Ntege Kaweesa, Eng. Magogo saluted the service from coach Micho.

In the address which was also live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m, Eng Magogo outlined to the media the history of coach Micho’s recruitment process, remuneration procedure, challenges and current situation.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media during the press conference

“We convened as a family including immediate former players and made a decision to hand the national team to Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba as interim coaches until the CHAN 2018 and FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda and Egypt respectively. We shall give them (Basena and Kajoba) all the necessary support” Eng. Magogo remarked.

Eng. Magogo appreciated the timely support from the sponsors, partners and the Government of Uganda every time the national team and FUFA has required the services.

He also hinted on the constructive procedure currently being undertaken by FUFA with Government towards the facilitation of the national team just like it is done elsewhere on the African continent.

“As the federation, we have engaged the Government and the discussions for funding of the national team are positive and promising.” Eng. Magogo noted.

Some of the journalists who attended the press conference on Monday

“After AFCON 2017, we sat down with the coach and agreed on the payment plan. We cleared the $50,000 qualification bonus. The arrears are cumulative and we had a plan to pay because even in June 2017, we paid the coach $20,000. As a federation, we have never faulted on the payment plan agreed upon. We also pledge to clear the outstanding arrears for the coach” Eng Magogo added.

Basena and Kajoba will resume official duties starting with the 2018 TOTAL CHAN qualifiers against Rwanda.

July 31, 2017
FUFA’s Condolence message to Masaza Football Organising Committee

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations is in deep sorrow following an accident on Saturday 29^th July, 2017 that left five football fans dead in Kibibi who were heading to Kabulasoke to support their Bulemezi Masaza team for a football match.

The unfortunate incident left other occupants of the truck injured and carrying serious injuries.

‘Our condolences go out to Buganda Kingdom, Masaza Football Organising Committee and the people of Bulemezi following the loss of their fans. We are with you during these trying times’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

‘We know how much football brings joy to communities around the world. It was an unfortunate incident to that led to the loss of lives. We shall keep those still nursing injuries and families which lost their loved ones in our prayers’ added Magogo.

May their Souls Rest In Eternal Peace

July 31, 2017
FUFA receives Micho’s letter

FUFA is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic terminating his services as Uganda Cranes coach.

FUFA would like to thank Mr. Sredojevic for the services rendered to the Uganda Cranes during his time as coach of the National team especially when he guided the country to the AFCON finals in Gabon for the first time since 1978.

Ugandans will forever keep those memories with them.

FUFA will keep the public and members of the football family updated in due course on the way forward about the technical aspects of the Uganda Cranes.

FUFA wishes Micho the best in his future adventures.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

July 29, 2017
Pictorial: Fashion, class and elegance at 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League Awards

Wednesday, 26th July 2017 was one of the most awaited days on the domestic football calendar.

It marked the crowing night for the best performers during the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league season at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

www.fufa.co.ug captured some of the captivating colorful memories at the high class event organized by the Uganda Premier League, Azam Media and Kibo Media.

KCCA FC acting CEO Josephine Namukisa (center) and manager Mike Mutebi picked the club’s award

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club striker Geofrey Sserunkuma took home a lion’s share of accolades.

Sserunkuma was the Most Valuable Player, top scorer, fans’ player of the year and was also named on the team of the year, taking home four different awards.

Geofrey Sserunkuma with his wife after the crowning ceremony

The FUFA President handshakes some of the players named on the Best XI of the season

Goalkeeping coach of the season Stephen Billy Kiggundu with the 1978 Uganda Cranes legendary goalie Paul Ssali Mukisa

Referee of the year, Alex Muhabi (with award) along side the legendary Ali Tomusange

The FUFA President, Eng, Moses Magogo was among the high profile guest list that included Members of parliament, National Council of sports, Government officials, representatives from sponsors, fans, active and retired players as well as referees.

KCCA players and officials at the awards night

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson graced the Azam UPL awards

Sserunkuma was also rewarded with a car.

Mike Mutebi the coach of the year gets his award from NCS’ general secretary, David Ssemakula Katende

Musician Gravity Omutujju thrilled the guests, players and other officials who graced the awards

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo delivering his speech during the awards

Express FC Chairperson, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi addresses the guests

Midfielder of the year, Ibrahim Sadam Juma

David Isabirye of Kawowo Sports Media was the best on-line reporter. Others were recognized in print, photography, Television and special media recognition award

The main league sponsors Azam Television were joined by the other partners Nile Breweries Limited, Bidco Uganda Limited and Betway to make the event a complete success.

Some of the FSSL Board members present

Awards:

MVP: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football club)

Top Scorer: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club) – 21 Goals

Fans’ player of the Year: Geoffrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club)

Life time achievers’ award: Patrick Kawooya (RIP) – Former SC Villa President

Young player of the year: Allan Okello (KCCA FC)

Midfielder of the year: Saddam Juma (Express)

Goalkeeper of the Year: Ismail Watenga (Vipers)

Defender of the Year: Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers)

Goalkeeping coach of the Year: Stephen Billy Kiggundu (Vipers)

Coach of the year: Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)

Referee of the year: Alex Muhabi

Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the year award: David Tamale (KCCA football club)

Fair Play Individual of the year – Fredrick Senoga

Fair play team award – KCCA football club

Media (On line): David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)

Media (Print): John Viannie Nsiimbe (The Observer)

Media (TV): Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo (NTV)

Media (Radio): Phiona Namiiro (Star F.M)

Special Recognition award: Bukedde TV

Media ( Photography): John Batanudde (Red Pepper and Kawowo Sports)

Fans of the year: Onduparaka F.C fans

Team of the year

Ismail Watenga (G.K), Nico Wadada Wakiro, Habibu Kavuma, Halid Lwaliwa, Timothy Awanyi, Tadeo Lwanga, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Juma Saddam Ibrahim, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Shaban Muhammed, Emmanuel Okwi

Coach – Mike Mutebi

July 28, 2017
93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly preparations continue as planned

93^rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly:

Date: 5^th August, 2017 (Start: 9 a.m)

Venue: Kabalega Resort Hotel, Masindi

Preparations for a successful 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly at the Kabalega Resort Hotel in Masindi continue to take shape.

The assembly will be held on 5th August, 2017 starting at 9 am.

High Court Judge Henrietta Wolayo in Kampala on Thursday ruled that FUFA Assembly should to go ahead after a group of 3 fans had sought an injunction.

The Hearing of the main suit is on 29th September 2017.

FUFA Lawyer Kaasa Emmanuel who was part of the FUFA legal team in court is optmistic the matters will be solved amicably.

“We are glad that the High Court Judge Henrietta Wolayo in Kampala has given the Assembly a go ahead. He has however added that the main suit will be heard on 29th September 2017” Kaasa said.

Another hearing is ongoing in Lira Court.

July 27, 2017
Geofrey Sserunkuma sweeps most honours at glamorous Azam Uganda Premier League awards

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma smiled home with the most awards at the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League awards held at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday night.

Sserunkuma was the Most Valuable Player, top scorer, fans’ player of the year and was also named on the team of the year, taking home four different awards.

“I am very honoured to win such awards. It is good to be recognized for the work done” Sserunkuma said in a brief speech.

The FUFA President handshakes some of the players named on the Best XI

The FUFA President, Eng, Moses Magogo was among the high profile guest list that included Members of parliament, National Council of sports, Government officials, representatives from sponsors, fans, active and retired players as well as referees.

“We are here to celebrate another successful footballing season. I appreciate all the stake holders of the game of football in this country right from the players, administrators, media, sponsors to the Government” Eng. Magogo noted.

Sserunkuma was also rewarded with a car.

The main league sponsors Azam Television were joined by the other partners Nile Breweries Limited, Bidco Uganda Limited to make the event a complete success.

Awards:

MVP: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football club)

Top Scorer: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club) – 21 Goals

Fans’ player of the Year: Geoffrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club)

Life time achievers’ award: Patrick Kawooya (RIP) – Former SC Villa President

Young player of the year: Allan Okello (KCCA FC)

Midfielder of the year: Saddam Juma (Express)

Goalkeeper of the Year: Ismail Watenga (Vipers)

Defender of the Year: Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers)

Goalkeeping coach of the Year: Stephen Billy Kiggundu (Vipers)

Coach of the year: Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)

Referee of the year: Alex Munabi

Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the year award: David Tamale (KCCA football club)

Fair Play Individual of the year – Fredrick Senoga

Fair play team award – KCCA football club

Media (On line): David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)

Media (Print): John Viannie Nsiimbe (The Observer)

Media (TV): Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo (NTV)

Media (Radio): Phiona Namiiro (Star F.M)

Special Recognition award: Bukedde TV

Media ( Photography): John Batanudde (Red Pepper and Kawowo Sports)

Fans of the year: Onduparaka F.C fans

Team of the year

Ismail Watenga (G.K), Nico Wadada Wakiro, Habibu Kavuma, Halid Lwaliwa, Timothy Awanyi, Tadeo Lwanga, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Juma Saddam Ibrahim, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Shaban Muhammed, Emmanuel Okwi

Coach – Mike Mutebi

July 27, 2017
FUFA, Micho hold talks in Mengo
FUFA and the Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic have on Monday 24^th July, 2017 held a meeting at FUFA House in Mengo in relation to the ongoing speculations about the status and future of the coach.

The meeting between the two parties held constructive discussions in which;
- The past achievements, current and future of the Ugandan football were at the forefront during the discussions
- The parties have agreed that FUFA CEO Edgar Watson talks to the agent of the Uganda Cranes Coach Micho over the matters.
- FUFA and Micho will release a statement after the FUFA CEO has held discussions with the coach’s agent.
‘The meeting that also discussed the technical aspects of the just concluded 2018 CHAN qualifier match played between Uganda Cranes and South Sudan was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2^nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

Following this statement, FUFA requests the public to disregard any speculations about this matter.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
July 24, 2017
Pictorial: Uganda Cranes humble South Sudan in TOTAL CHAN 2018 qualifiers
TOTAL CHAN 2018 KENYA CHAMPIONSHIP:

Qualifiers (1^st Round, 2^nd Leg):

Uganda Cranes 5-1 South Sudan (Agg: 5-1)

Rwanda 0-0 Tanzania (Agg: 1-1) *Rwanda advances on away goal rule

www.fufa.co.ug brings to you the colourful pictorial from the match held at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

Robert Wulube in an aerial battle with Uganda Cranes captain on the day, Bernard Muwanga

Uganda Cranes humiliated neighbors South Sudan 5-1 during the return leg of the Total CHAN championship qualifiers at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Kampala on Saturday.

Uganda Cranes starting eleven against South Sudan

South Sudan XI

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) striker Paul Mucureezi starred with four individual goals moments after replacing Derrick Nsibambi who suffered a head injury after opening the scoring charts in the 33rd minute.

A section of fans watching the Uganda Cranes – South Sudan match at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala

Fans loved every move executed and cheered every goal scored on the evening

Uganda Cranes head coach Micho with the 4 goal hero Paul Mucureezi with his match day ball

Betty Olive Kamya inspects the teams

Hard working right back Nico Wakiro Wadada had a field day at office. He created the opening goal on the day

Officials from Uganda and South Sudan sung the three stanzas of the Uganda National Anthem with passion prior to kick off at Lugogo

Uganda Cranes thus progress to the second round of the qualifiers.

Uganda will play Rwanda who advanced on away goal’s rule after a goal-less draw in the second leg in Kigali.

Uganda Cranes head coach Micho being greeted by Minister in charge of Kampala alongside the other members of the technical staff

The Uganda and South Sudan team players majestically march to the field of play at Lugogo

Midfielder Milton Karisa races to the ball

Captain Muwanga Bernard with Leon Khamis. Khamis scored the consolation for South Sudan

Uganda has previously played at the CHAN Tournament on three occasions in 2012 (Sudan), 2014 (South Africa) and lately 2016 in Rwanda.

Uganda will play Rwanda on 12th August 2017 in Kampala during the first leg.

The return leg will come a week later.

The eventual winner of the second round tie will qualify for the final tournament in Kenya come 2018.

The man of the match Paul Mucureezi kisses the match day ball after the official press conference

Team Line ups:

Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Benard Muwanga, Milton Kariisa, Moses Waiswa (77’ Tom Masiko), Derrick Nsibambi (36’ Paul Mucureezi), Muzamiru Mutyaba (61’ Simon Sserunkuma), Shafiq Kagimu

Subs not used: Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Musamali, Nicholas Kasozi, Geoffrey Sserunkuma

South Sudan XI: Khamis Daniel Dak (G.K), Yassir Khemis Cellestin, Abdu Awad Lemi, Salah Abubakar, David Omot Sebit, Peter Chol Bentiu, Robert Wurube Lopidia, Sebit Ajak Bol (60′ Farouq Tajedin), Daniel Oliver Boki (Joseph Celestino Oyuru), Leon Khamis Uso, James Joseph Saeed (71′ Stephen John Samson)

Subs Not used: Joseph Robert Adu (G.K), James Anei Mateil, Emmanuel Thomas Lumari, John Albino

FIFA Referees from Tanzania handled Uganda Cranes versus South Sudan CHAN 2018 qualifier

Match Officials:
- Center Referee: Elly Ally Sasii (Tanzania)
- 1^st Assistant Referee: Josephat Deu Bulali (Tanzania)
- 2^nd Assistant Referee: John Longino Kanyenye (Tanzania)
- Reserve Referee: Israel Omusingi Njunwa Mujuni (Tanzania)
- Match Commissioner: Muhsin Ali Rajab (Zanzibar)
- Referees Assessor: Yohannes Ghirmai (Eritrea)
July 23, 2017
FUFA statement on Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
The media is awash with reports that Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has resigned.

However Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to put forward to the public important information as;
- FUFA President, as per his routine sessions after an international match, will hold a technical meeting with the National Team coach of Uganda Cranes Mr. Sredojevic.
  that will come after the CHAN 2018 convincing 5-1 victory over South Sudan.
- FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is on his way from Morocco after attending a series of CAF organised events has already talked to Mr. Sredojevic.
- Mr. Sredojevic hasn’t forwarded any communication to FUFA about rumours that he has resigned his post as National team coach of Uganda Cranes.
- However, in the meeting on Monday, FUFA will find out officially from Mr. Sredojevic his position on the rumours and his future as Uganda Cranes Coach. Thereafter FUFA and the Coach will make an official communication on the matter.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with tie), Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic, FUFA Technical chairman Hamid Juma (extreme right) and the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein (second left) and the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (extreme left) during a previous press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

‘We understand our Coach as a professional who will address any issues with his employers first then a formal communication will be made’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

We request the public to remain calm about this matter.
July 23, 2017
Uganda Cranes march on after comprehensive victory over South Sudan | TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers
TOTAL CHAN 2018 KENYA CHAMPIONSHIP:

Qualifiers (1^st Round, 2^nd Leg):

Uganda Cranes 5-1 South Sudan (Agg: 5-1)

Rwanda 0-0 Tanzania (Agg: 1-1) *Rwanda advances on away goal rule

Uganda Cranes humiliated neighbors South Sudan 5-1 during the return leg of the Total CHAN championship qualifiers at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Kampala on Saturday.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) striker Paul Mucureezi single handedly led the assault with 4 goals.

Derrick Nsibambi headed home the first goal of the day after 33 minutes after a great cross from the right by Nico Wakiro Wadada.

Uganda Cranes players sing the national anthem prior to kick off

Nsibambi suffered a head injury after he was hit by the goalkeeper Khamis Daniel Dak.

Moments later, Nsibambi paved way for the four goal hero, Mucureezi.

Mucureezi scored in the 43rd, 49th, 53rd and 59th minutes.

“I am very happy to have scored on my debut. I dedicate these goals to my parents in Ntungamo. I was inspired by coach Micho who told me to play well for the people of Kabale who expressed love for Uganda Cranes during the regional tours” Mucureezi said in the post match press conference.

Uganda Cranes head coach Micho with the 4 goal hero Paul Mucureezi with his match day ball

A section of fans watching the Uganda Cranes – South Sudan match at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala

Uganda has previously played at the CHAN Tournament on three occasions in 2012 (Sudan), 2014 (South Africa) and lately 2016 in Rwanda.

Goalkeeper Ismael Watenga being closed down by striker James Joseph Saeed during the game

The Championship of African Nations (CHAN) football tournament is only reserved for the locally based players who ply their trade in domestic leagues of the respective countries.

Betty Olive Kamya inspects the teams

The match in Kampala was watched by the FUFA Executive committee member Rogers Byamukama, 3rd FUFA VP Dennis Mbidde, delegates and a mammoth crowd.

The Government was represented by the State Minister for Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Minister in charge of Kampala, Betty Kamya.

A number of parliamentarians graced the match.

South Sudan XI

Uganda Cranes thus progress to the second round of the qualifiers.

Uganda will play Rwanda who advanced on away goal’s rule after a goal-less draw in the second leg in Kigali.

The eventual winner of the second round tie will qualify for the final tournament in Kenya come 2018.

Uganda Cranes starting eleven against South Sudan

Team Line ups:

Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Benard Muwanga, Milton Kariisa, Moses Waiswa (77’ Tom Masiko), Derrick Nsibambi (36’ Paul Mucureezi), Muzamiru Mutyaba (61’ Simon Sserunkuma), Shafiq Kagimu

Subs not used: Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Musamali, Nicholas Kasozi, Geoffrey Sserunkuma

South Sudan XI: Khamis Daniel Dak (G.K), Yassir Khemis Cellestin, Abdu Awad Lemi, Salah Abubakar, David Omot Sebit, Peter Chol Bentiu, Robert Wurube Lopidia, Sebit Ajak Bol (60′ Farouq Tajedin), Daniel Oliver Boki (Joseph Celestino Oyuru), Leon Khamis Uso, James Joseph Saeed (71′ Stephen John Samson)

Subs Not used: Joseph Robert Adu (G.K), James Anei Mateil, Emmanuel Thomas Lumari, John Albino

Match Officials:
- Center Referee: Elly Ally Sasii (Tanzania)
- 1^st Assistant Referee: Josephat Deu Bulali (Tanzania)
- 2^nd Assistant Referee: John Longino Kanyenye (Tanzania)
- Reserve Referee: Israel Omusingi Njunwa Mujuni (Tanzania)
- Match Commissioner: Muhsin Ali Rajab (Zanzibar)
- Referees Assessor: Yohannes Ghirmai (Eritrea)
July 22, 2017