FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Electoral committee decides on Mujib Kasule’s nomination, proposed Executive Committee

    FUFA Polls 2017: Electoral committee decides on Mujib Kasule’s nomination, proposed Executive Committee

    The FUFA Electoral Committee has on Monday evening pronounced itself on the status of Mujib Kasule’s nomination and his Executive Committee in the on-going FUFA Polls.

    During a brief but well attended press conference by the members of the media, the FUFA Electoral Committee chairman Samuel Bakiika, flanked by his vice chairman Yusuf Awuye and committee members (Habib Aluma, Geofrey Kintu, Michael Igole and Stanley Kinene), announced the decision after scrutinizing the nomination documents submitted by the aspiring candidate.

    Members of the media who covered the Monday press conference

    Here is the full decision of the FUFA Electoral Committee:

    IN THE MATTER OF NOMINATION OF KASULE MUJIB

    DECISION OF FUFA ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

    Friday 16th June 2017 was the final day for returning nomination documents in accordance with the FUFA Statutes, FUFA Electoral Code 2012, and FUFA Electoral Guidelines, on that day the FUFA Electoral Committee (herein referred to as the Committee) received Nomination forms from a one Kasule Mujib an aspiring candidate for FUFA President and FUFA Executive Committee.

    The Committee would like to point out that whereas the said aspiring candidate was required to return the nomination documents to the Committee at 2:30pm on Friday 16th June 2017, to enable the Committee ample time to scrutinize the returned documents, the said aspiring candidate only appeared before the Committee at about 4.30pm shortly before the close of business.

    Nonetheless the Committee was compelled to adjourn and reconvene on the next working day, being Monday 19th June 2017.

    On this Monday 19th June 2017 the Committee has further scrutinized the nomination documents submitted by Kasule Mujib and found that the said aspiring candidate did not comply with the mandatory requirements stipulated in the FUFA Statutes, FUFA Electoral Code and FUFA Electoral Guidelines for candidature of the FUFA President and FUFA Executive Committee.

    The Committee noted that Mr. Kasule Mujib failed to comply with the following articles of the FUFA Electoral Code 2012:

    Article 10 (5) Nominations of candidates shall be made by both the Chairman and Secretary of fully subscribed members. Where members are individuals, nominations will be done by fully subscribed members; and

    Article 10 (6) Subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility prerequisites, a candidate to the office of the FUFA President shall only be valid if supported by any three members of FUFA where one such member is from the FUFA Super League Clubs or FUFA Big League, the other member being from Special interest groups as defined in article 10 (1) (d-1) of the FUFA Statutes and the other member being a Regional Football Association.

    In addition, Mr Mujib Kasule did not also comply with Article 39 (4) of the FUFA Statutes –Only Members of FUFA may propose candidates for the office of President. Members shall notify the general secretariat in writing of the name of a candidate for the presidency of FUFA at least two months before the date General Assembly.

    Finally, Article 11 (2) of the FUFA Electoral Code 2012 states Candidatures will be registered by the EC, scrutinised by the EC for compliance with this code, the FIFA, CAF, FUFA and/or respective statutes of the organization for whom elections are being conducted and declared eligible for election after payment of the respective fees as stipulated in this code.

    Based on the above reasons the Committee unanimously found that Mr. Mujib Kasule failed to fulfill the mandatory requirements and is therefore ineligible for nomination as a candidate for FUFA President.

  • 2016/17 Beach Soccer League: Mutesa 1 Royal University, MUBS to square off in final

    2016/17 Beach Soccer League: Mutesa 1 Royal University, MUBS to square off in final

    2016/17 Beach Soccer League:

    Latest Results:

    Quarter finals:

    • YMCA 09-04 Kabalagala Rangers
    • Makerere University Business School (MUBS) 7-4 Stormers
    • Nkumba Select 12-05 Kampala International University (KIU)
    • Mutesa 1 Royal University 05-04 St Lawrence University

    Semi-finals:

    • YMCA 4-7 MUBS
    • Nkumba Select 4 (1) – 1 (2) Mutesa 1 Royal University

    Final Day of the season – Sunday, 25th June 2017:

    • Third place play off: Nkumba Select Vs YMCA – 2 p.m
    • Final: MUBS Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University – 4 p.m

    At Lido Beach, Entebbe

    Action between Nkumba Select and KIU in the first quarter final at Lido on Sunday. Nkumba Select won 12-5

    Two time winners MUBS will face Mutesa 1 Royal University in the final of the 2016/17 FUFA National beach soccer league on Sunday, 25th June 2017 at Lido Beach, Entebbe.

    The development was confirmed after the play off quarter and semi final show down at Lido beach in Entebbe on Sunday.

    Mutesa 1 Royal University defeated last year’s champion, Nkumba Select 2-1 in post-match penalties after a 4 all draw in normal time.

    MUBS, winners in 2013 and 2014, won convincingly 7-4 against YMCA in the other semi-final match.

    Ben Ocen led MUBS’ assault with a well converted hat-trick. Isma Kawawulo (brace), Maxwell Okello and Julius Zimula scored for Charles Ayiekho’s side.

    Hamim Ssemakula, Derrick Tekkwo and Allan Zirimenya (2) got the goals for YMCA, coached by Emmanuel Amagu.

    Earlier, there were four matches of the quarter finals that opened the day.

    YMCA humbled Kabalagala Rangers 9-4 with Ssemakula notching a hat-trick to top score in the fixture.

    Nkumba Select humiliated KIU 12-5. Hassan Nana Kivumbi excelled with three individual goals for the reigning champions, and so, was KIU’s Farouk Banga (3 goals).

    MUBS were 7-4 winners past Stomers and Mutesa 1 Royal University pipped St Lawrence in the derby duel.

    YMCA’s Ambrose Naturinda attempts to flip the ball from the sand

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, also a newly elected delegate to the FUFA General Assembly, Deo Mutabazi appreciated all the participating clubs right from last September when the league kicked off.

    He also lauded the partners and FUFA for supporting the game thus far.

    ‘We are nearing the climax of the league next week. In a special way, I would like to thank all the clubs that have pushed on up to where we are now. I thank FUFA for the supportive arm and all the partners and team sponsors. This has been another successful season with only two matches left’ Mutabazi told www.fufa.co.ug.

    The third place play off between Nkumba Select and YMCA will open the final day before the grand finale.

    Mutesa 1 Royal University players celebrate after ejecting the holders Nkumba Select

    All the matches will take place on Sunday, 25th June 2017 at Lido beach.

    The third placed club will smile home with bronze medals and beach soccer balls.

    The losing finalist will get silver medals, balls and other accompanying prizes.

    Besides the trophy, the winners will get gold medals, a prize money and other items.

  • 2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners

    2016/17 FUFA Women Cup: Olila High School are inaugural winners

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2017 in Busia at Madibira Grounds
    • Final: Gafford Ladies 1 (1)-1 (3) Olila HS
    It will remain in rich history of the 1924 founded Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) institution, that Olila High School Women Football club are the inaugural champions of the Women knock out cup.
    The Soroti based club rallied from a goal down to draw 1 all in normal time and  force the game into post match penalty shoot out against Kyebando club Gafford Ladies in a well attended and thrilling finale played at the Madibira Primary school playground in Busia district on Sunday.
    Olila High School won the tense shoot out 3-1.
    Gafford Ladies players  with their silver medals
    Evelyn Kakayi gave Gafford Ladies a 1-0 first half lead after a well converted header.
    Nine minutes into the second half, Gafford Ladies’ goalkeeper Elsie Najjemba brought down the reigning FUFA Women Elite League most valuable player Fazilah Ikwaput inside the forbidden area.
    Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the final held at Madibira primary school play ground in Busia
    FIFA referee Anna Akoyi did not hesitate but to point to the penalty spot.
    Midfielder Cissy Nantongo successfully scored the resultant kick from the penalty mark to make the game tied one all.
    Post match penalties were then called after normal time to determine the leader.
    Olila’s goalkeeper Karungi Vanessa saved one of the penalties Olila as they won 3-1 having scored through Cissy Nantumbwe, Norah Alupo and Siporosa.
    Lydia Namutebi  was the only player that scored for Gafford Ladies.
    Sandra Nantumbwe, Annick Sophia and Shakira Mutibwa missed their respective kicks from the penalty spot.
    It was all jubilation as the excited Soroti club players lifted the trophy handed over by the chief guest, Darius Mugoye (FUFA 2nd Vice President) as they were decorated with gold medals and a cash prize of UGX 3M.
    The runners up Gafford Ladies received UGX 2M.
    There were also a couple of individual awards given to the outstanding players in the competition.
    This was the first time ever that FUFA is organizing the Uganda Cup for the women.
    Football fans in Busia
    A section of fans who watched the final at Madibira play ground in Busia
    The tournament is among the competitions organized by the FUFA competitions department.
    The others are FUFA Uganda Cup (Men – since 1971), FUFA Big League (since 2010) and FUFA Women Elite League (played since 2015).
    Team Line ups:
    Gafford Ladies XI: Elsie Najjemba, Josephine Nakyewa,  Lydia Namutebi, Florence Nakalule, Hajara Nassuna, Gertrude Karungi, Sandra Nantumbwe,Lilian Veronica, Shakira Mutibwa, Monica Namwase
    Olila High XI: Vanessa Edith Karungi, Gillian Akandida, Marion Amangat,Ariong Eunice,Wilmer Nantumbwe,Illamai Magdalene, Sharon Achieng, Cissy Nantongo, Fazirah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa
    Individual Awards
    • Most Valuable player– Nabossa Ritah (Olila)
    • Top scorer– Fazilah Ikwaput (Olila – 5 goals)
    • Best Goalkeeper– Vanessa Karungi (Olila)
    • Best Coach – Saddam Cifu Mpande (Olila)
    • Fair Play Award-Taggy High School
    Best Journalists:
    • Radio– Solomon Ssaka (Innerman FM)
    • Print -Makhtum Muziransa (Daily Monitor)
    • Online– Fred Mwambu(Futaa.com)
  • FUFA Polls 2017: Incumbent Eng. Magogo nominated for Presidency, names Executive Committee

    FUFA Polls 2017: Incumbent Eng. Magogo nominated for Presidency, names Executive Committee

    Incumbent Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President has been successfully nominated by the FUFA Electoral committee on Friday.

    Accompanied by more than 70 delegates, Eng. Magogo and his entire executive committee was successfully nominated at 4:10 p.m by the chairperson of the FUFA Electoral Committee Samuel Bakiika.

    “Having duly satisfied the terms and requirements set by the FUFA Electoral Commission, we announce aspiring candidate Eng. Moses Magogo successful” Bakiika noted.

    Eng. Moses Magogo (seated second from left) with Executive Committee. L-R (Standing): Issa Magoola, Rasoul Aliga, Richard Ochom, Hajji Abdul Lukooya, Hamid Juma, Rogers Byamukama and Kalyebala Mukiidi. Seated: Kirizesitom Kalibala, Justus Mugisha, Eng. Moses Magogo and Agnes Mugena (women representative)

    In his brief address to the media after returning the forms, Eng. Magogo hinted on the continued plans to consolidate the achievements registered in the previous 4 years.

    “I am grateful of the full delegates who have expressed their support towards me throughout this process. Our executive will consolidate the achievements attained over the previous 4 years and work hard to clean up wherever is lacking” Eng. Magogo told the media at FUFA House.

    Eng. Moses Magogo greets some of his proposed members of the Executive Committee

    Eng. Magogo also presented his full executive committee before the FUFA Electoral committee.

    Full Executive Committee:

    President: Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim

    1st Vice President: Justus Mugisha

    2nd Vice President: Darius Mugoye

    3rd Vice President: (To be named later)

    Executive Committee members:

    Rogers Byamukama (Kitara Region Football Association)

    Rasoul Ariga (West Nile Football Association)

    Hajji Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Region Football Association)

    Issa Magoola (Eastern Region Football Association)

    Kalyebala Mukiidi (Northern Region Football Association)

    Kirizesitom Kalibala (Western Region Football Association)

    Richard Ochom (North East Region Football Association)

    Hamid Juma (Kampala Region Football Association)

    Agnes Mugena (North East Region Football Association) – Women Representative

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Electoral committee chairman Samuel Bakiika hands over a certificate of candidature to the aspiring FUFA Presidential candidate, Eng. Moses Magogo at FUFA House on Friday afternoon

    FUFA CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Mujib Kasule nomination still pending

    FUFA Polls 2017: Mujib Kasule nomination still pending

    Aspiring FUFA Presidential candidate, Mujib Kasule will have to wait till Monday 19th June toknowabout the nomination forms he submitted to the FUFA Electoral Committee on Friday evening.

    The Electoral Committee found his forms lacking but they will be in position to notify him about the status of his nomination after verifying the documents he submitted.

    Kasule first turned up at FUFA House on Friday at 2:15p.m and requested for time to get more papers.

    Minutes after 2:30 p.m, the time he had indicated to return the nomination forms, Kasule appeared at the front gate of the FUFA House.

    He thus said that he required more time to sort himself out as he claimed that he needed to go to the police to report the matter following an incident with his car.

    Mujib Kasule presents the nomination forms to the FUFA Electoral Committee members

    Eventually, he appeared at 4:33 p.m shortly after the nomination of the incumbent, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Kasule’s forms submitted were found wanting and the chairperson of the FUFA Electoral committee, Samuel Bakiika informed him and the media that they will meet again on Monday to come up with the final decision and way forward.

    Mujib Kasule addressing the media during the press conference

    ‘We thank the aspiring candidate Mujib Kasule for fulfiling the promise of returning the forms as programmed. Even though he came late, we still gave him a chance to look at the forms and papers submitted. However, there lots of things missing like signatures for executive committee members, pass port size photographs, clarification of academic documents from UNEB, letters of recommendation from the clubs and football associations’ Bakiika noted.

    Mujib promised to comply with the requirements but cast the blame game on the limited time for him to present the required papers.

  • KCCA wins 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup to claim maiden double glory

    KCCA wins 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup to claim maiden double glory

    43rd Uganda Cup final:

    Paidha Black Angels 0-2 KCCA

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defeated Paidha Black Angels 2-0 to win the 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup final played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua on Thursday.

    KCCA FC players and officials celebrate their success

    Uganda Cranes forward Geofrey Sserunkuma got the first in the 10th minute.

    The tournament top scorer Derrick Nsibambi then grabbed the second 11 minutes into the second half.

    This was KCCA’s first ever seasonal League and Cup double.

    KCCA FC striker Derrick Nsibambi in action. He scored the second goal to finish with 8  in the competition

     

    Former FIFA assistant referee Samuel Kayondo was honoured by fellow referees as he officially retired

    Former FIFA assistant referee Samuel Kayondo officially retired from active refereeing and had a lap of honour for his achievements down the road.

    Chief guest, Rogers Byamukama officially handed the trophy to KCCA Executive director, Jenifer Musisi who in turn handed it to the jubilant KCCA players.

    Awards:

    FUFA Presidential award: Jenifer Musisi Ssemakula

    Fair Play award: Paidha Black Angels

    Best Referee: Ali Muhabi

    Best coach: Mike Hilary Mutebi (KCCA)

    Best goalkeeper: Emmanuel Lubangkene (Paidha Black Angels)

    MVP: Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA)

    Top Scorer: Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA) – 8 Goals

    Best Print: Daily Monitor

    Best Television: Bukedde T.V

    Best Radio: Radio Pacis

    Best Online: Kawowo Sports

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/15 – SC Villa

    2015/16 – Vipers Sports Club

    2016/17 – KCCA F.C

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA

    FUFA Polls 2017: Kubingi, Nkalubo, Bulega voted as delegates to represent women in FUFA

    Experienced Margaret Kubingi,Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Fraidah Bulega have been elected unopposed to represent women football interests in the FUFA Assembly.

    Kubingi was also voted as the Chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).

    Today’s elections concluded the line-up of the 88 delegates to the FUFA Assembly.

    L-R Christine Wanyana, Oliver Mbekeka, Faridah Bulega  FWEL Delegate, National team Crested Cranes coach Majidah Nantanda, Rosemary Nabyonga, Hadijah Namuyanja

    The UWFA will have Kubingi and Owek. Nkalubo as the two delegates to represent the Association inthe FUFA Assembly for the period 2017-2021.

    The UWFA Assembly after the polls

    Bulega Faridah of Kampala Queens is the delegate for the 15 FUFA Women Elite League clubs.

    The exercise to vote the three candidates was conducted at FUFA House in Mengo but at separate time slots.

    The UWFA also elected the rest of the Executive Committee members in an exercise supervised by the FUFA Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye.

    The UWFA Executive

    Chairperson: Margaret Kubingi

    1st Vice Chairperson: Nattabi Harriet

    2nd Vice Chairperson Apolot Harriet Margaret

    Treasure: Namagembe Elsie

    Committee Members:

    • Ayub Khalifan
    • Mbekeka Oliver
    • Justine Nambafu
    • Nagudi Safinah
    • Sheba Asiba Zuyo

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Woemn Delegates to FUFA Assembly L-R Faridah Bulega, Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo and Margaret Kubingi at FUFA House after the elections on Thursday afternoon 

  • Charity: FUFA, football family donate items to Arua Regional remand home

    Charity: FUFA, football family donate items to Arua Regional remand home

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) joined by the football family has on Thursday morning officially handed over an assortment of donated items to management of the Arua regional remand home in Giligili village, Pajulu sub-county.

    The donated items included footballs (5), clothes, shoes, bags and food (2 bags of sugar, 2 bags of rice, 1 carton of wheat flour and 40 litres of cooking oil) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause that is attached to the Uganda Cup competition, arguably the longest knock out tournament in the country played since 1971.

    Moses Okurut, the officer in charge of probation and welfare at the center received the items collected from the football fans, administrators, media and the fans.

    Hand over for one of the 2 bags of sugar to authorities at Arua Regional Remand Home

    FUFA was ably represented by a strong delegation led by West Nile delegate Rasoul Aliga, also an executive committee member together with Ali Mwebe, the head of competitions at the Federation.

    Other West Nile delegates in attendance included; Rev. Father Robert Ayiko, David Batali, Isaac Fredrick Ade, Andrew Onedagwa, John Rwothomio and Alfred Odaga.

    They were escorted by Deo Mutabazi (Beach soccer delegate), Joseph Mwanje (Buganda region delegate), James Ssebaale (FUFA Support staff) and 102.1 FUFA f.m radio personnel.

    The Lord Mayor joined by FUFA and KCCA officials greet some of the juveniles at Arua Regional Remand home on Thursday morning. An assortment of items were later handed over

    The two clubs set to play in the finals of the 43rd Uganda Cup, KCCA and Paidha Black Angels have been also represented at the items hand over.

    KCCA patron, the Lord Mayor of Kampala city Salongo Erias Lukwago led KCCA football club delegation.

    Club chairman Julius Kabugo, Ali Nganda Mulyanyama (club director) and CEO David Tamale accompanied the Lord Mayor.

    Aliga appreciated the initiative started by the federation towards the social corporate responsibility cause.

    “As the FUFA Executive committee passed, we (West Nile) were tasked to come up with a community project that would benefit all. We came up with that of the Arua Regional Remand home. There is hope for the rehabilitated children at the home. I thank FUFA for starting up this initiative” Aliga said.

    Arua Regional Remand home probation and welfare officer Okurut lauded FUFA, KCCA F.C, Paidha Black Angels and the general public for the donated items.

    “We thank FUFA, the two clubs KCCA F.C and Paidha Black Angels as well as the fans who have donated generously. May God bless you all” Okurut said in a brief speech.

    KCCA youngsters Allan Okello and Julius Poloto handed over the footballs to the young prisoners at Arua Regional Remand Home

    All the Paidha Black Angels players attended the handover event with two of the teenage KCCA players Allan Okello and Julius Poloto also part.

    Last year, FUFA and the football donated  to the Missionaries of the poor charity group found in Mengo, Kisenyi – Kampala.

    According to Ali Mwebe, the CSR activity shall be an annual event.

  • 43rd FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA, Paidha Black Angels face off in Arua

    43rd FUFA Uganda Cup: KCCA, Paidha Black Angels face off in Arua

    43rd Uganda Cup final: Thursday, 15th June 2017

    Paidha Black Angels Vs KCCA FC 

    Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua (4 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC will face Paidha Black Angels in the final of the 43rd FUFA Uganda Cup at the Betway Green Light Stadium in Arua.

    This competition, which is organized by the FUFA Competition department attracted a total of over 130 clubs across across the country starting with the preliminary round.

    KCCA seek their 9th title overall and maiden domestic double as Paidha Black Angels, a second division side eyes their first ever title, thus becoming the first non-top flight side to win this prestigious knock out tournament.

    Throughout the tournament, there has been a charity cause whwre clothes were colleted and will be given to the Arua Children’s Remand Home.

    Last year’s donations were given to the The Missionaries of the Poor, a Kampala based NGO found in Kisenyi.

     

    Road to final:

     

    Round of 64:

    Hope Doves 0-1 Paidha Black Angels

    KCCA 6-1 Koboko Rising Stars

    Round of 32:

    Bright Light 0-2 Paidha Black Angels

    Lungujja Galaxy 0-6 KCCA

    Round of 16:

    Kataka 2-5 KCCA

    Fort Portal Boda Boda 1 (1) – 1 (2) Paidha Black Angels

    Quarter-finals:

    Vipers 0-1 Paidha Black Angels

    Police 0-1 KCCA (After Extra time)

    Semi-finals:

    Sadolin Paints 2-3 Paidha Black Angels (Aggregate score after 2 games)

    Express 2-3 KCCA (Aggregate score after 2 games)

    Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

    1971 –Coffee F.C

    1972-1975-Not Held

    1976– Gangama F.C

    1977– Simba F.C

    1978 – Nsambya F.C

    1979 – KCC F.C

    1980 – KCC F.C

    1981 – Coffee F.C

    1982 – KCC F.C

    1983 – SC Villa

    1984 – KCC F.C

    1985 – Express F.C

    1986 – SC Villa

    1987 – KCC F.C

    1988 – SC Villa

    1989 – SC Villa

    1990 – KCC F.C

    1991 – Express F.C

    1992 – Express F.C

    1993 – KCC F.C

    1994 – Express F.C

    1995 – Express F.C

    1996 – UEB S.C

    1997 – Express F.C

    1998 – SC Villa

    1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C

    2000 – SC Villa

    2001 – Express F.C

    2002 – SC Villa

    2003 – Express F.C

    2004 – KCC F.C

    2005 – URA F.C

    2006 – Express F.C

    2007 – Express F.C

    2007/8 – Victors S.C

    2008/9 – SC Villa

    2009/10 – Victors S.C

    2010/11 – Simba S.C

    2011/12 – URA F.C

    2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University

    2013/2014 – URA F.C

    2014/15 – SC Villa

    2015/16 – Vipers Sports Club

  • FUFA Polls 2017: Incumbent Eng. Magogo, Kasule pick nomination forms ahead of Executive Committee Elections

    FUFA Polls 2017: Incumbent Eng. Magogo, Kasule pick nomination forms ahead of Executive Committee Elections

    Ahead of the nomination exercise in preparation for the FUFA Executive Committee Elections slated for 5th August 2017, two aspiring candidates have picked forms on Wednesday at FUFA House in Kampala.

    Incumbent FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Proline head coach/Director Mujib Kasule have picked nomination forms after fulfilling the payment process.

    Magogo and Kasule still have a process to complete before they are declared candidates to run for the top most position in Ugandan football.

    Mujib Kasule nomination

    Both Eng. Magogo and Kasule returned the paid bank slips to the office of the Electoral Commission as they were handed with the nomination forms.

    Chairperson of the FUFA Electoral Committee Sam Bakiika officially handed over the nomination forms.

    Bakiika noted that this is part of the nomination process with the forms expected by Friday.

    ‘We have two candidates who have returned the paid slips (Eng. Moses Magogo and Mujib Kasule). The other third person (Ben Misagga had not returned the slips so we did not issue the nomination forms. We expect both of them by Friday. Mr Kasule has booked at 2:30 p.m and Eng Magogo at 4 p.m.’ Bakiika clarified.

    Eng. Moses Magogo shakes hands with Mujib Kasule

    CAF Executive Committee member who also chairs the CAF Beach soccer and Futsal committee Eng. Moses Magogo seeks another term in office after successfully administering a 4 year term since 2013.

  • Pictorial: Triumphant Uganda Cranes contingent returns home safely

    Pictorial: Triumphant Uganda Cranes contingent returns home safely

    The triumphant Uganda Cranes delegation successfully returned from Cape Verde Islands early Tuesday morning (3am).

    The group was received by a host of FUFA officials led by the 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson, Humphrey Mandu (Deputy CEO), Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive committee member and Chairman Technical Committee), Decolas Kiiza (Director of Finance), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Hassan Kirunda Kakaire (FUFA Big league Delegate), Patrick Ntege (National teams’ Officer), FUFA Staff, fans, media, friends and relatives.

    L-R: Coach Micho, Humphrey Mandu and Edgar Watson chat shortly after the team’s arrival at Entebbe International Airport

    The group touched down at Entebbe International aboard Ethiopian Airlines on flight ET 336 from Addis Ababa.

    Thereafter, there was a special press conference held at the Airport where head of delegation Dennis Mbidde lauded the players, technical staff and the federation as a whole for the job well done.

    Some of the players upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport L-R Shaban Muhammad, Wadada nicolas, Murushid Juuko and Isaac Mulene
    Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba arrives at Entebbe International Airport. FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha is on the right.

    ‘We traveled with a committed and diligent team. I salute the players in a special way. This a a perfect start for the Project Cameroon 2019. I thank the technical team and FUFA as a whole’ Mbidde stated in a brief speech.

    Team captain Denis Onyango was equally ecstatic about the victory registered away from home.

    Dennis Onyango (R) joined by the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha during the press conference at Entebbe International Airport

    ‘We responded positively despite the challenges encountered before the game. I thank the gallant players and technical team as well for the job well done. Let us stay focused for the job ahead of us’ Onyango, who officially started his role as team captain noted.

    Team head coach Milutin Sredejovic appreciated  the spirit exhibited in the particular game.

    ‘Since 2014, we have only lost one away match where we considered a penalty. The entire group was focused and i also hail the senior players on the team. We pushed to the limit and delivered. We are now eyeing the CHAN 2018 and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. I thank the players and FUFA for the preparations’ Micho said.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo hailed the sponsors – Airtel Uganda, Nile Special, Bidco, Ecobank, NIC, the players, fans, FUFA Executive Committee and the secretariat staff for the efforts during the trip to Cape Verde.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (R)

    He called upon the Government of Uganda to fully support the national team, like it is done elsewhere in Africa.

    ‘It is exactly 12 days since we left the country for Cape Verde. We played three matches against Ethiopia, Senegal and Cape Verde. I salute the performance of the players for the discipline and hard-work. It is not easy to keep away for that long in such conditions and you still deliver positive results. I thank the FUFA Executive and secretariat for the necessary support. I continue to call upon the Government for financial support towards the Uganda Cranes. We need to be included on the national budget like it is done elsewhere in Africa. Our winning away to Cape Verde should only make us prepare better ahead of future engagements.’ The FUFA President said in his speech.

    Benard Muwanga, Denis Onyango and Ahmed Hussein at the Entebbe Airport

    The players were then served to a cocktail before the entire group departed for their respective homes.

    Focus immediately turns to the CHAN 2018 preparations as well as 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.

    Uganda Cranes will play South Sudan in a two legged CHAN 2018 first round qualifier next month.

    In August, the national team will then host Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kampala.

  • AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Serunkuma’s goal sends Ugandans into wild celebrations as Cranes beats Cape Verde

    AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Serunkuma’s goal sends Ugandans into wild celebrations as Cranes beats Cape Verde

    AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L)

    FT: Cape Verde 0-1 Uganda

    Goal: Geofrey Serunkuma (on 83 minutes)

    KCCA FC striker Geoffrey Serunkuma barely spent time on the pitch after coming on for Emma Okwi before announcing his arrival with an important goal that Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic will look up to during the campaign of the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI L-R (Back row) Emma Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Derrick Nsibambi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Murushid Juuko, Bernard Muwanga, Denis Onyango Front row (L-R) Nicolas Wadada, Faruku Miya, Isaac Muleme, Godfrey Walusimbi

    Micho substituted Okwi after he picked up a yellow card but the stylish striker had done his job for the period he spent on the pitch after keeping the Cape Verde defence under pressure.

    Micho took off Isaac Muleme for a striker Milton Karisa and Cranes had four strikers on the pitch Okwi, Miya Faruku, Derrick Nsibambi just at the start of the second half.

    Serunkuma netted late in the game for Uganda Cranes to win 1-0 in Group L.

    Denis Onyango started a new chapter as the full time captain of the Uganda Cranes with fabulous saves in the match.

    Hassan Wasswa and Khalid Aucho were in charge of the midfield while Murushid Juuko and Bernard Muwanga manned the defense with Godfrey Walusimbi and Wadada playing on the left and right ful backs respectively.

    ‘It was a good result. We were not disrupted by events on Saturday. We remained focused. We would have maintained our away record had it not been the penalty we conceded against Burkina Faso in 2016. This is a good wonderful result for my boys and the people of Uganda’ said Uganda Cranes coach Micho.

     

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (facing camera with cap) congratulates goalkeper Dennis Onyango during the celebrations after the final whistle

    FUFA Communication Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed that the team will return home on Tuesday.

    ‘Uganda Cranes left Cape Verde last night 11 pm (time in Praia)- (3 a.m Monday in Uganda) but will arrive at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday at 3 am. Let’s turn up in big numbers to welcome back our heroes’ said Hussein,

    Striker Derrick Nsibambi is sandwiched during play
    Uganda Cranes forward player Faruku Miya attempts to dribble past two Cape Verde players players

    Team Line ups:

    Cape Verde XI: Vozinha (G.K), Tiago Almeida, Carlitos, Vally, Gege, Marcos Soares (59’ Ryan Mendes), Jamiro (76’ Helder), Garry Rodrigues, Ponck, Ze Luis, Julio Tavares (59’ Heldon)

    Subs Not Used: Babanco, Kevin Oliveira

    Head coach: Lúcio Antunes

    Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (GK) (C), Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Bernard Muwanga, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (78′ Geofrey Sserunkuma), Derrick Nsibambi (94′ Denis Timothy Awany) and Isaac Muleme (46′ Milton Karisa)

    Subs Not Used: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Isma Watenga (GK), Denis Okot, Robert Kaketo, Muhammad Shaban

    Head coach: Milutin Sredejovic

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department. 

     

  • Total AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda-Micho names starting team

    Total AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda-Micho names starting team

    AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda

    Saturday, 11th June 2017

    Estádio da Várzea, Praia City

    Time: 8.30pm EAST (4.30pm in Cape Verde)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm 

    Uganda Cranes Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his starting XI of Uganda Cranes to face Cape Verde in the opening match of the Total AFCON 2019 Group L in Praia on Sunday evening.

     

     

  • Verbatim by FUFA President about events that led to the postponement of Cape Verde vs Uganda Cranes match to Sunday

    Dear fellow Countrymen,

    The full contingent of 31 persons has finally made it to Cape Verde Capital Praia. Arrived at Stadium at 4.15pm and finally hotel at 4.40pm (Kick off time was 4.30pm) on Saturday.

    Going to Cape Verde continues to be a challenge to teams from Africa mainland. It is not once or twice that teams arrive hours before  kick off. Normally teams charter flights  to be able to get here.

    The only flights which connect Africa Mainland and Cape Verde is the Airline of Cape Verde that comes 3 times to Dakar a week. We planned and booked early for 31pax on this flight to arrive on 8th June 2017, 2 days before match.

    We were only told on 7th June that only 8 persons could travel with a list chosen by the Airline that we could not change.  And the rest to arrive 6am on 10th June (match day). We did not have options we obliged. It is just a 45 minutes flight anyway. When the first batch travelled the flight was half empty. We later almost failed to get a place for one player Milton Karisa who was a late inclusion by the coach from the friendlies performance despite needing to just replace a name of a dropped player.  We paid 3times the cost and still we travelled the flight was half empty.

    There was an official communication in writing from the Airline that there is a technical fault with the aircraft. Meanwhile word at Dakar airport was that you guys have to only arrive at match time. It looked like a usual plan by the hosts.

    We ceased this opportunity to ask CAF to postpone the game as the players had not had a real meal and had not rested since 2am and only arrived at kick-off.

    It is therefore nothing like poor planning but the connection between the Airline and Federation seemed planned. We managed to state our case and the game was postponed to allow last training and proper rest for the players yet not losing our return itinerary.

    Let us just pray that these  issues do not psychologically erode the players and we get the best of performance from the boys. Every one is now set to go

    We don’t have to find excuses and blames but pray for the best

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country

    #ProjectCameroon2019

  • AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Cape Verde vs Uganda postponed to Sunday, Cranes full Contingent in Praia

    AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Cape Verde vs Uganda postponed to Sunday, Cranes full Contingent in Praia

    AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda

    Saturday, 11th June 2017

    Estádio da Várzea, Praia City

    Time: 8.30pm EAST (4.30pm in Cape Verde)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm 

    The opening match of Group L in the Total Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers between Caper Verde and Uganda Cranes has been postponed to Sunday 11th June, 2017.

    In a communication from CAF that reads;

    ‘Kindly be informed that the flight of the Ugandan team has failed to take off from Dakar due to technical problem which was considered as a case of force majeure by the Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations’ 

    The match was due to be played on Saturday 10th June, 2017 in Praia at 8.30pm (EAST), 4.30pm in Cape Verde.

    ‘The kick off time for tomorrow’s match has been delayed by 24 hours. We shall get more details about the change of the match but the players are in good condition and ready for action. The entire Uganda Cranes contingent is nowin Praia’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    The change of match took the effort of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to communicate to Continental Soccer governing body CAF about today’s events in Dakar where Uganda Cranes final contingent had camped but found it difficult to connect to Cape Verde this morning.

     

  • FUFA Polls 2017 Update: Nomination for Executive Committee, Women set to vote

    FUFA Polls 2017 Update: Nomination for Executive Committee, Women set to vote

    FUFA Electoral Committee is set to conduct polls for the Women representation in the FUFA General Assembly. Three delegates will be voted with two of them representing the Uganda Women Football Association while the other is for the 15 FUFA Women Elite League clubs.

    It is mandatory the candidates to be women but the elective Assembly can include male officials from the clubs and schools attached to women football.

    The two Elective Assemblies are set for 15th June, 2017 at FUFA House starting 10am.

    Nomination process for the FUFA Executive Committee

    The FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman Sam Bakiika has confirmed that all aspiring candidates for the FUFA Executive Committee will start picking forms from Monday 12th to 14th June, 2017 at FUFA House.

    ‘Our entire Electoral team will be at FUFA House to receive aspiring candidates to guide them on the modalities of the exercise. We shall start at 9am each day till the closure time of picking forms’ said Bakiika.

    The process which starts on 10th June and ends on 22nd June, 2017 will handle release of voters’ register, picking and returning nomination forms, declaration of candidates and grace period of receiving petitions and hearing appeals if any.

    The FUFA Executive Committee will be elected on 5th August, 2017 in Masindi.

    Key Documents for the FUFA Polls 2017

    Annex 1 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Annex 2 of the FUFA Electoral Guidelines

    Circular No. 1058

    FUFA Election Road Map 2017

    FUFA Electoral code

    FUFA Electoral Guidelines-2017

    FUFA Statutes 2017

  • Intermediaries’ report released by FUFA

    Intermediaries’ report released by FUFA

    FUFA has released a list of licensed Intermediaries and businesses conducted over the last one year period 2016/17. As stipulated by FIFA, the local soccer governing body is mandated to comply with the laid down process regarding the Transfer Matching system.

    Intermediary Report – Transactions: Publication Period: 01 April 2016 – 31 March 2017

    UGANDA April-2016 to 31st March 2017 Intermediary-1

    This report gives a projection into activities of registered Intermediaries by FUFA in Uganda and the information given is based on submission by individual Intermediary. FUFA has no formal or attachment on amount of money involved in transfers.

    Payments made UGANDA April-Intermediary- Payments 

    Intermediary

    Circular on Intermediaries0001

    Intermediaries Application form

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR INTERMEDIARIES

    INTERMEDIARIES LIST 2019

    In 2015, FIFA replaced the FIFA Player’s Agents Regulations with the new Regulations on Working with Intermediaries. New rules make it much easier to become an intermediary. In this article, we will go through the steps on how to become one and give you some general tips.

    REGISTRATION

    The licensing system is no longer in use and has been replaced with a new one. Now intermediaries don’t need any qualifications. To start your career as an intermediary you just need to register at your national Football Association (FA).

    To register you need to sign an Intermediary Declaration which states that you will work within rules of FUFA and pay a registration fee. The registration fee is different in every country. Keep in mind that you will need to renew your registration every (calendar) year.

    In addition to that, you will also need to meet the requirements of a “Test of Good Character and Reputation for Intermediaries” and provide a proof of no criminal record (usually attainable at your national police department). The test also contains provisions for intermediaries applying to work with or in relation to Minors.

     

    REPRESENTATION CONTRACT

    Before engaging in any sort of intermediary activity on behalf of a player or a club, both parties have to agree on a Representation contract which must contain: the names of the parties, nature of legal relationship, scope of services, the duration, payment terms, the date of completion, termination provisions and signatures of both parties. Under the old Players’ Agent Regulations a representation contract could last as long as two years and could then be renewed if both parties agreed, however, under the new Regulations there is no maximum duration provided.

     

    SPECIAL RULES

    There are a few special rules for working with Minors. In order to work with Minors, intermediaries need to get a special authorization from FUFA. They also may not receive any form of payment for services provided in relation to U-18 players. You can still enter into an agreement with them as long as the player’s legal guardians sign the contract.

    The Associations can add additional requirements as long as they fit the minimum standard set by FIFA.

    SKILLS AND QUALITIES

    Since there are no entry requirements to become an intermediary here are some skills that will come in handy:

    – Work experience with a sports agency: Contact agencies to see if there are any internships/jobs available. That way you will get to know people in the industry and learn about the procedures.
    – Contacts within football industry: In this business, connections are very important. They help you reach more players and clubs making your job as an intermediary much easier.
    – Legal knowledge: It might come as a surprise but an intermediary needs a lot of knowledge about contract law. It is common for intermediaries to have a law degree or some other type of law education.
    – Business knowledge: The other part of your job will be negotiating so business knowledge is also very important.
    – Football knowledge: You will need to understand the game of football and how to spot talent. After all, better clients mean more income for you.
    – Social skills: Intermediary doesn’t only take care of contract negotiations. A lot of times he also takes the role of player’s PR. He often even gives advice to players regarding their personal issues.

    INCOME

    Your income will depend on whether you work for an agency or for yourself. If you work for an agency you may be paid a fixed salary. But if you work alone your income will be hugely based on the income of your client(s) and your contract(s) with them. The new rules recommend a payment of 3% of the transfer fee involved or 3% of the player’s basic gross income. But since these are only guidelines, in reality, the percentage can still rise up to 10%. Intermediary’s salary can also be based on other player incomes that are not his wage. Player’s endorsement contracts are for example often part of the income.

    Who is an “Intermediary”?

    Intermediary means any person or legal persons (e.g. company, business) who, for a fee or free of charge, is engaged by a Club (being any club that is registered or affiliated with FUFA/FIFA, one of its member federations or an association affiliated to one of its member federations) and/or Player in a “Transaction”.

    What is a “Transaction”?

    Transaction means the conclusion of either: an employment contract between a player and club, including, without limitation, a renegotiation, variation, extension or renewal of an existing employment contract; or a transfer agreement between two clubs.

    Who can act as an Intermediary and what do I need to lodge?

    Subject to complying with FUFA/FIFA’s Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (the Regulations) and submitting a valid Intermediary Declaration, any person or legal person may act as an Intermediary.

    If you act as an Intermediary in a Transaction, FUFA will register your involvement in the FUFA Registration System. Before FUFA registers you in the system, FUFA must be satisfied that you: have an impeccable reputation; and  have no conflicts (e.g. employment or contractual relationship) with FUFA, leagues, associations, confederations or FIFA.

     

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA TMS Manager Ali Mwebe presents a certificate to Ronnie Santos (L) one of the licensed  FUFA Intermediaries 

  • FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17: Olila beats UCU to set up clash in finalwith Gafford Ladies

    FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17: Olila beats UCU to set up clash in finalwith Gafford Ladies

    FUFA Women’s Cup semifinal 2

    UCU 2(1) -2(2) Olila High School 

    Final: Gafford Ladies vs Olila High School on 18th June, 2017

    Olila High School qualified for the final of the FUFA Women’s Cup 2016/17 following a nail biting kicks from the penalty mark victory over UCU Lady Cardinals on Friday evening in Mukono.

    Olila will now play Gafford Ladies in the final on 18th June, 2017 in Busia.

    Normal time ended 2-2 following goals by Sharon Achieng and Cissy Nantongo (penalty) who had given Olila High a two goal lead while a penalty by Mercy Nabulobi and a strike from Esther Kadoni helped UCU level the scores to take the game into extra time.

    In the penalty shoot outs; Olila’s Vanessa Karungi saved three penalties to help her side overcome UCU Lady Cardinals.

    UCU blew up 4 of their 5 chances during the opportunity for kicks from the penalty mark while Olila converted two of their 4 kicks.

    Kicks from the penalty mark for UCU Lady Cardinals: Teddy Najjuma, Mercy Nabulobi, Banura Pheobe and Nakigozi Elizabeth were not successful with their kicks while Kemisa Adams converted hers.

    Olila had Alupo Norah and FUFA Women Elite League MVP Fazila Ikwaput scoring during the kicks from the penalty mark while Sharon Achieng and Cissy Nantongo missed.

    The Inaugural FUFA Women’s Cup final 2016/17 will be played on 18th June, 2017 in Busia.