Della Attractions F18, Boulevard Building, Kampala Road Opposite Post Office
Hardware World, Ntinda
Deadline extended till 19th August, 2016
FUFA has extended the deadline for discounted tickets of the 2017 AFCON Qualifier match between Uganda and Comoros to be played in September, 2016 at Mandela National stadium.
The ‘1 ticket 2 matches’ offer were discounted by 18% (4,500/-) off the original value (25,000/). They have been on market since the start of this month and were due to be withdrawn from market on Wednesday.
However a nine (9) day extension will give the fans a chance to buy the tickets that will allow them watch tow games-Uganda vs Kenya (International friendly) and Uganda vs Comoros (AFCON Qualifier).
‘We have extended the deadline by nine days till 19th August when all discounted tickets will be withdrawn from the market. We have also added a new selling centre-Hardware World in Ntinda’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The discount ticket holders will also use them to watch the international friendly match between Uganda and Kenya at Namboole on 30th August, 2016.
Hussein added;
‘Economically this offer is very good for the fans as 20,500/- gives you the chance to watch two games. On match day of Uganda vs Kenya, fans will only show their tickets to the personnel at the gate to gain access to the stadium. No part of the ticket will be taken off. The tickets will be given back to the fans immediately after verification for use again on 3rd September’
After 19th August, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 25,000/-(Ordinary) , 60,000/-(VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
The other three category tickets will be on market on 24th August, 2016.
The fans will pay 10,000/- for the Uganda vs Kenya international friendly.
Fans with 20,500/- tickets will catch Uganda Cranes in action using the same tickets the games against Kenya on 30th August and Comoros in September at Nambole stadium.
Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov is the country to handle Ugandan coaches at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru for the course designed to help tacticians in the area of how to handle youth footballers.
Over 30 coaches have been camping in Njeru since Monday this week with the closing ceremony slated for this Friday.
The coaches will form a pool from which they will be allocated to the FUFA U-17 Juniors League next season.
Female coach Christine Wanyana has risen in ranks through FUFA’s support towards coaching coaches in the country.
FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima is optimistic the course will change the face of the game in Uganda.
‘This is an important course because we have been experiencing problems when it comes to developing youth football in Uganda. The future of any professional player is determined at a youthful hence the need for qualified coaches at the tender age. FIFA and FUFA are supporting this area’
Coaches at the Technical centre attending the course. FUFA organises such programmes for coaches.
The course is part of FUFA’s long term project and planning on improving the football technical set up in the country with an eye on Project Cameroon 2019 .
Participants: Mbowa Baker (Proline), Lule Mathias (Forever Academy), Edward Kalungi (Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga), Bogere Abbey (Kirinya-Jinja SS), Mukatabala Paul, Waku Swaibu, Bogere Steven (Artland Katale), Wanyana Christine (U-20 Women, Kibuli SS Women FC), Byaruhanga Peter (Tokarova Academy), Waswa Bbosa (Express FC), Odoch James (JMC Hippos FC), Mutyaba Bashir, Tumusiime Vincent (Kampala University), Serunjogi Robert (St Mary’s), Lutalo Hamza (Super Cubs), Mwera Jimmy Kintu (Uganda Christian University), Magala James, Ssebagala Frank, (Simba), Mugerwa Francis (Bright Stars FC), Bulega Faridah (Crested Cranes Assistant Coach), Daba Musafiri Abdul-Samadu (Sadolin Paints FC), Mbekeka Oliver, Waswa Richard (Vipers), Makanga Peter (Edgars Youth Program), Mawa Haruna, Onen Peter (BUL FC), Kaziba Edward, Lobbo Christopher (Sc Villa), Kaddu Badru Mukasa (KCCA FC), Mark Twinamasiko
Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime is also attending the course. He has vast expericne in handling youths.
MAIN PHOTO: Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov (3rd from Left) with Ugandan coaches. FUFA is determined to improve the levels of coaches in the country.
CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye will jet in on Thursday night for high level preliminary talks and preparatory meetings about the forthcoming CECAFA Women Football Chmapionship due in September.
Uganda will host the regional championship.
‘Mr. Nicholas Musonye will hold talks with FUFA on matters regarding the CECAFA Women championship. His stay here in Uganda will give him the opportunity to get more details aaboiut the tournament’ said FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the weekly press conference.
Watson added that there will be a media launch about the tournament after preliminary discussions are held at which the further details will be be revelaed.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edar Watson (M) during the weekly press conference on Wednesday.
Seven clubs have received certificates after meeting requirements for the FUFA Club Licensing exercise for the 2016/2017 season.
However seven others were handed provisional licenses up to January while two others Express FC and The Saints still have some requirements to meet before they are issued with licenses.
At the FUFA Weekly press conference attended by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chief Execuitve Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson and Club Licensing Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Bernatrd Ogwel, clubs were handed their certificates.
‘The exercise helps clubs to gauge their status and also meet certain requirements before the new season. We are glad that the exercise went on smoothly’ said Ogwel.
FUFA President handing over the certificate to Sc Villa’s CEO Ivan Kakembo. Looking on is FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘Express FC and The Saints have until 12th August, 2016 to complete the exercise. Our offices are still open to give support and guidance to the two clubs’ added Ogwel
KCCA FC CEO Davis Tamale receives his club’s certificate from FUFA President
The exercise also paves way for the clubs to receive their sponsorship monies from Azam TV.
‘We know the clubs have been inconvenienced but we wanted to release the funds to clubs that had passed the test of the club licensing. The sponsorship funds will be transferred to the clubs’ accounts immediately’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and Dr. Patrick Ogwel during the weekly press conference at FUFA House.
Magogo also highlighted the importance of the licensing exercise.
‘Professionalism starts with clubs. That’s why FUFA has launched the Clubs Pro Agenda in Lira starting with Sporting United and Bright Light before spreading to football hubs in Mbale, Iganga, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua and Masindi’ said FUFA President.
‘The Clubs Pro Agenda will help clubs run football at a professional level. Results will be results in the near future’ further said Magogo.
The clubs that received full license are; KCCA FC who topped followed by BUL FC, Bright Stars, Vipers SC, Sc Villa Jogoo, Kirinya Jinja SS, Soana FC,
The clubs which received provisional licenses are; Jinja Municipal Hippos FC, Lweza FC, Onduparaka, Proline FC, Police FC, Sadolin Paints FC, URA FC.
Yet to complete the exercise: Express FC, The Saints FC
MAIN PHOTO: Clubs with their CEO and representatives during the handover ceremony of the certificates that cleared them to participate in the Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/2017 season.
Over 30 qualified referees from Lango sub region they were taken through the new Laws of the game after some few changes were made into the old laws by the International Football Association Board IFAB.
The program has been going around the different FUFA referees with the main purpose to sensitize all stake holders of the game – referees, club coaches, games teachers, fans and even the players.
Norther region Chief Executive Offiecr (CEO) Francis Omara hinted on the significance of teaching the new laws.
AllReferees must be established by these new laws of the game before the kick off of the FUFA Big League games and Regional League that starts on the 8th and 11th Sept 2016 respectively” warned Vice Chairperson Technical Northern Region Mr Mike Odongo.
Referees attentively in a class room session
Chairperson of the referees in Lira District and FUFA Match Assessor and Match Commissioner John Gena Adupa with the Lira District Sports Office Alani Leo were the facilitator sof the program that took place in Lira Primary School hall in Lira town.
Another Northern Regional referees retreat to be held in Kitgum on 13th and 14th Aug 2016 and handling administrative aspect of referees
Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary tickets) and 10,000/- Pavilion
FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed the change of venue for the 2016 FUFA Super Cup to be played on Sunday 14th August.
Vipers will take on KCCA FC in the FUFA Super Cup on Sunday
The FUFA Super Cup is a football contest between Azam Uganda Premier League Champions and Uganda Cup Winners.
KCCA FC lifted the league while Vipers SC won the Uganda cup played on a knock out basis.Vipers defeated Onduparaka 3-1 in the cup final played at Nakivubo stadium.
The new venue is Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
FUFA made the change after the management of Nakivubo stadium confirmed the unavailability of the original venue which had been selected for the match.
‘We are glad to inform our stakeholders for this match-Vipers SC and KCCA FC plus the fans that the new venue for the FUFA Super Cup is Mutessa II stadium. We believe the fans will enjoy the atmosphere at the new stadium since it is also a historical ground in the football circles of Uganda’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe also confirmed that the detailed programme of the match will be released midweek.
‘We are making final plans for the match to make it a success to pave way for the kickoff of the Uganda Premier league’ said Mwebe.
MAIN PHOTO: Azam Uganda Premier League Champions KCCA FC
Uganda Cranes defeated Buganda Region 3-0 at the Masaka Regional stadium on Saturday.
Muhammed Shaban (of Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana) and Vipers’ defender Halid Lwaliwa scored the goals that all came in the second half of the game.
Uganda Cranes XI: L-R – Standing – Hassan Wasswa Mawanda Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Vincent Kayizzi, Isaac Isinde, Bernard Muwanga. Front Row: Geofrey Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Benjamin Ochan, Edrisa Lubega and Mike SserumagaBuganda Region XI that took on the Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational StadiumFUFA Executive committee member, Dennis Mbidde (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) flanked by the Airtel Official, Noela Byuma, Samuel Mpiima (another FUFA Executive committee member) and other officials during the teams’ inspection.
The team was later hosted to a dinner by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited at Golf Lane Hotel in Masaka town.
Erisa Ssekisambu controls a ball during the first half of the well attended game at Masaka Recreational stadium
The Uganda Cranes has had previous trips in the Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately in the Eastern Region (Mbale).
Through out the tours, the national team won five games 1-0 against Western, 2-0 against North East, 5-0 against Northern, 6-0 against Kitara and 3-0 against Buganda Region.
The regional tour matches have drawn crowds in all the eight FUFA regions. The main purpose of such visits is to sell the national team brand to masses. Locals also, got that rare opportunity to watch and interact with their favourite stars in their own localities.
The Uganda Cranes fell once 1-0 to West Nile (courtesy of Ceasar Olega’s goal) and drew 1-1 in the only all square affair against Eastern region.
Isaac Muleme scored a direct corner against the Eastern region team before a late goal from second half substitute, James Otim leveled the affairs at Mbale Recreational stadium.
Section of fans at the Masaka Recreational Stadium
Focus for the Uganda Cranes now turns to the preparations for the Kenya International friendly game on 31st August 2016 as well as the 3rd September 2016 crucial AFCON 2017 Qualifier against Comoros.
Both the Kenya and Comoros games will be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Uganda Cranes Starting Team:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma
Team Two:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu
Buganda Team:
Goal Keepers: Abdul Kimera [Bulemezi], Tonny Kyameera [Buddo ss]
Defenders: Latif Kiyemba [Busiro], Samuel Kato [Buddo], Saidon Bogere[Busiro], Mahad Ssemanda [Buluri], Francis Ssemakula [Wakiso Hills], Cyrus Mukalazi [Masaka ss]
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the names of the players set to face Buganda region in the national team’s regional tour match at the Masaka recreational stadium on Saturday evening.
There are two teams named for each halves. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will captain the first team as Ivan Ntege takes responsibility of the second team.
The match will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes main sponsors in conjunction with Nile Breweries Limited finance the national team’s regional tours.
Team One:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma
Team Two:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting team that played in Nakasongola during a charity game at St Lawrence primary school play ground last week
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
After traveling well to Masaka on Friday, the Uganda Cranes team later held their final training session at the Masaka Recreational stadium.
The training session was well attended by fans who yearned to have a glimpse on their favourite stars.
‘It was a one and half session meant to help the players acclimatize to the Masaka ground ahead of the match’ head coach, Milutin Sredejovic told www.fufa.co.ug.
L-R: Yasin Mugabi, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and Benjamin Ochan in training at Masaka Recreational stadium
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.
Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).
Isaac Isinde and Brian Majwega go through the paces as coach Micho looks on during the training at Masaka Recreational Stadium on Friday evening
The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.
The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes contingent to the Buganda regional tour has successfully arrived in Masaka town on Friday afternoon.
After a two and half journey, the team led by the FUFA National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege reached at 2 p.m.
L-R: Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Benjamin Ochan, Yasin Mugabi and Bernard Muwanga
They are checked at Hotel Brovad in Masaka town.
Later on Friday afternoon, the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic together with the rest of his technical team will head to the Masaka Recreational stadium for the final training session.
SC Villa’s Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu and Onduparaka defender Rashid Toha
The Buganda tour is a continuation of the national team’s country side visits from last year.
The Uganda Cranes team has visited Western, North Eastern, Northern, Kitara, West Nile and Eastern regions respectively.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic arriving at Hotel Brovad in MasakaPatrick Ntege Kaweesa, the FUFA National teams’ officerFUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke smiles for the cameras upon arrival with the Uganda Cranes in Masaka
Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the national team regional tours.
Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes’ players Halid Lwaliwa and Nicholas Wadada upon arrival in Masaka ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region.
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes headed for the Buganda regional tour in Masaka trained for the first time on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo, Kampala.
This followed the naming of the team by the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
13 players attended the two hour session whose emphasis was building team coordination, cohesion, inter-play with the final product of scoring a top priority.
The Uganda Cranes players pray before the training session on Thursday evening at Lugogo
“We have started well and i hope the second session in Masaka on Friday evening is better” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
St George football club defender in Ethiopia, Isaac Isinde replaces the injured Timothy Awanyi on the team which departs Friday morning.
Training session at Lugogo on Thursday evening
They will be expected to train in Masaka on Friday evening.
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.
Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).
Micho professionally addresses the media after the training session at Lugogo on Thursday
The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.
The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic in a healthy discussion with his assistant, Moses Basena before the training session commenced at Lugogo on Thursday evening
Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic closely supervises the players as they stretch during a training session on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region in Masaka
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) through the Executive Members formed a Club Licensing appeals committee.
The committee will cater for discontented clubs which wont be considered by the Club Licensing committee which does the vetting of the Uganda Premier League clubs to see which one qualifies to be lincesed and eligible to take part in the FUFA sanctioned competitions.
The committee is composed of five members chaired by FUFA Executive Committee member, Agnes Mugena, Ali Tomusange (Vice Chairman ),Alexander Kibandama(Legal), Dr Rock Kakomo and a former Uganda Cranes international, Fred Tamale .
The club licensing committee will end inspection of clubs on Friday 5th August 2016 and do the evaluation of the findings on the following Saturday where by on Monday it avail the findings.
Clubs which meet all the requirements will be given full license and those with partial requirements will receive a temporally license while those which will have failed will have to days to appeal to the appeals committee and in case the appeal is not considered that Club will be relegated to the Regional level .
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo spent two days in Lira with the main aim of guiding the two representatives from Northern region in next season’s Big League on how to shift from amateur to professional status.
The FUFA President’s 48 hour stay in the region’s sports hub will definitely yield results as some have already been recorded.
On day two his stay in Lira together with his Executive Committee member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel and FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, the FUFA President held cordial meetings with various leaders in the district aimed at spreading the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda to the powers in the region.
Day one on Tuesday saw Eng. Magogo take the Big League sides Lira sporting United and new comers Bright Light FC on the transition process from amateur to professional football.
At Lira Municipal Council, the FUFA President held talks with the Mayor His Worship Mike Ogwang Bebe.
‘We have football lovers in Lira. Our region has produced stars. Some have grown old while others passed. We need to replace them. As leaders we must help FUFA in this programme to get new players’ said Ogwang.
‘Our region is blessed with sports leaders like Omara Apitta (Commissioner for Sports) and Bosco Onyik (NCS Chairman). Our council will try its best to help these clubs by providing them some revenue collected from the district’ added the Mayor.
‘I will contact other stakeholders in this region to help raise funds for these clubs’ His Worship the Mayor further noted.
FUFA President also had a guided tour of the site where the ongoing works of the new Akii Bua stadium are ongoing.
‘It is wonderful project. If completed, FUFA will include the facility amongst those to be inspected by CAF and FIFA for future international engagements for Uganda Cranes’ said Magogo.
The new stadium is on a 46 acre expansive land.
The President’s day’s busy schedule also saw him meet the District CAO Mugolo Richard and Chairman LC V Alex Oremo A lot.
Both leaders were happy with the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda launched today at Pacific Hotel at a function attended by officials of both Lira Sporting United and Bright Light.
‘We thank you for bringing this programme to our region which benefits both sets of people on the local and international scene. This programme will link our region to the rest of Uganda and the world’ said Oremo.
‘We are indeed more than ready to give you more support to make this programme a success. I will present in the Council our sports agenda that will cover the two clubs Sporting United and Bright Light’ added Oremo.
The CAO Mugolo said that football there is no need for players in Lira to move to other parts of the country if the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda is followed.
The cultural leaders were also briefed about the programme which was welcomed by the Rt Hon Prime Minister Richard Nam of the Lango Cultural Foundation.
‘We shall give FUFA massive support in this programme. The 153 clans in the region will help in the process of creating feeder clubs from which teams at higher levels can sign players from the lower ranks’
FUFA President hands over the replica Uganda Cranes jersey to the Rt Hon Prime Minister Richard Nam of the Lango Cultural Foundation.
The RDC Simon Mutachuka Amooti noted the programme highlights an area of event management and security.
‘We shall maintain high levels of security during the games to be hosted by Sporting United and Bright Light. My office will work hand in hand with other district leaders to make sure that the home sides and visitors get good security during matches. The fans also must be rest assured that their safety will be a top priority item during matches’
During the launch late in the afternoon on Wednesday, Hon. Okello George Vice Chairman Lira District could not hide his joy.
‘We are blessed to have this programme come tour region for the first time in Uganda. It is a privilege to us that FUFA picked on Lira the centre of sports stars in Northern Uganda to become the pioneers. Let us take up the opportunity with open hands and don’t have to let down football in the region’ said Okello.
FUFA is using the two clubs as pioneers of the programme in Northern Uganda and will later spread to other parts of the country.
‘Mbale, Iganga, Masaka and Mbarara are traditional football hubs that have been identified by FUFA for this similar programme in future’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
He added; ‘We are overwhelmed by the response from the district leaders towards the programme. We believe that our visit in Lira will yield results. The leaders are very positive towards the Clubs Pro Agenda’
FUFA donated balls to the two Big League sides.
The clubs were taken through the objectives, rules and regulations of the Club Licensing Seminar all aimed at improving the levels of the game in the region.
What some participants say;
Pastor Ageno Rwot-Vice Chairman Lira District Football Association ‘This is a brilliant programme that will help our clubs pick a leaf in the areas of management of players, coaches and fans. You will notice the difference’
Simon Obong Opio-Chief Executive Officer Sporting United FC ‘Our region will benefit alot from this course. I am glad that our region got the first opportunity for this progamme. We shall try our best to take this programme to other clubs’
Mike Odongo Chairman Bright Light FC (new comers in the FUFA Big League) ‘We cannot run away from professionalism. It’s the only way to follow if football needs to change in Uganda’
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) with a lot of sadness learnt of the untimely death of celebrated Boxing coach, Mr Dick Katende.
His coaching skills and service to sports in this country will surely feel the impact of his untimely demise.
On behalf of the FUFA Executive, delegates, members of staff, the entire football community and all football loving Ugandans, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolence to the deceased, Friends & Relatives and UBF. However we can only thank the lord for his life and pray that his soul rest in eternal peace
The Late Dick Katende
The condolence message was read to the media by the FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza at the FUFA Weekly Press conference in Mengo, Kampala.
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The head coach of the Uganda national football team, the Uganda Cranes Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the provisional team of 23 players with one guest player inclusive.
Micho named the team during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala on Wednesday.
The press conference was also graced by the FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.
“We shall have one training session on Thursday evening at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. There is one player from Sweden who is here on Holiday. Hassan Mawanda Wasswa is the team captain.” Micho stated.
The team leaves on Friday morning and shall be expected to train the at the match day venue, Masaka Recreational Stadium later in the evening.
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.
Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).
The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.
The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
Guest Player: Sulaiman Luzige (Vaxjo, Sweden)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic at the FUFA Weekly press conference on Wednesday, 3rd August 2016. At the same press conference, Micho announced the team set to tour Masaka
Three Uganda Beach Soccer referees have been appointed to officiate an Africa championship qualifier match between Tanzania and Ivory Coast on 28th August 2016 in Tanzania.
Those appointed include Shafic Mugerwa (Center Referee), Ivan Bayige Kintu (Referee 2), Muhammad Ssenteza (Referee 3).
The three are the only FIFA Beach Soccer referees in East Africa while Sudan add up in to make two Countries with FIFA Beach Soccer Referees from the CECAFA region.
They will work together with Adil Oucher from Morocco (Time Keeper) and Reverien Ndikuriyo from Burundi (Match Commissioner)
Close to 30 participants at Pacific Hotel welcomed the FUFA Club Agenda that was officially presented to the club officials of the two clubs to represent Northern Region in the FUFA Big League next season.
District and regional football officials also attended day one of the session which had presentations from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Executive Committee member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The two clubs are; Bright Light FC and Sporting United all from Lira district.
Presentation by the FUFA President based on how the clubs can change from amateur to professional football.
FUFA is using the two clubs as pioneers of the programme in Northern Uganda and will later spread to other parts of the country. Mbale, Iganga, Masaka and Mbarara are traditional football hubs that have been identified by FUFA for this similar programme in future.
The clubs were taken through the objectives, rules and regulations of the Club Licensing Seminar all aimed at improving the levels of the game in the region.
Pastor Ageno Rwot-Vice Chairman Lira District Football Association ‘This is a brilliant programme that will help our clubs pick a leaf in the areas of management of players, coaches and fans. You will notice the difference’
Simon Obong Opio-Chief Executive Officer Sporting United FC ‘Our region will benefit alot from this course. I am glad that our region got the first opportunity for this progamme. We shall try our best to take this programme to other clubs’
Mike Odongo Chairman Bright Light FC (new comers in the FUFA Big League) ‘We cannot run away from professionalism. It’s the only way to follow if football needs to change in Uganda’
The programme will continue on Wednesday when the FUFA delegation holds meetings with various stakeholders of the two teams-Sporting United and Bright Light FC who will represent Northern region in the FUFA Big League next season.
11 key players on FUFA Club Pro Agenda
1-Goal keeper-Structures
2-Right back-Finances
3-Left back-Medical
4-Center back-Facilities
5-Libero-Stadium
6-Central Midfield-senior team
7-Right Wing-Youth Set Up
8-Central Midfield-Marketing
9-Forward-Fans
10-Forward-Communications
11-Left Wing-Event Management
PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is a certified FIFA Instructor of Administration and football marketing. In this photo, he is seen stressing a point to the participants in Lira during the FUFA Club Pro Agenda programme.
Uganda National Beach soccer team-Sand Cranes will miss their second opportunity to play a high profile team on the Continent after financial constraints led to the withdrawal of the team from the Africa Championship qualifiers.
Uganda was due to play Egypt on the weekend of 26th-28th in Entebbe.
‘FUFA confirms that the Sand Cranes will not feature in the Africa Beach soccer championship this year due to a congested CAF/FIFA Calendar in the next three months. However resources will be mobilised to support other Beach Soccer activities in the country’
Uganda played its first official continental fixture against Ghana in 2015.
PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes lining up against Ghana at Sports Beach, Entebbe in 2015
