FUFA has offered an 18% discount (4500/-) off an ordinary ticket of 25,000/- to the first 2,600 fans who will purchase the ticket for the 2017 AFCON Qualifier match between Uganda Cranes and Comoros due on 3rd September at Mandela National Stadium.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans starting Monday 1st to Wednesday 10th August, 2016 at FUFA House only between 9am and 5pm.
‘The offer will give the fans an opportunity to purchase the tickets early. The same ticket will be used by fans to watch International friendly match between Uganda Cranes and Kenya’ 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;
‘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After 10th August, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 25,000/-(Ordinary) , 60,000/-(VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated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.
Elite referees numbering 128 will undergo a refresher course and physical fitness test on this Saturday and Sunday at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru .
The referees will be sensitised on amendments of the FIFA 17 Laws of the Game that were put to use from 1st July 2016 .
According to the FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa, the exercise will help prepare the match officials for the forthcoming 2016/2017 season of the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and the FUFA Women Elite League.
Egesa also confirmed that the exercise will be taken to clubs starting 3rd August to sensitise the players and officials.
National physical fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango and his deputy Rahma Nansubuga Kizito will handle the exercise together with other instructors Ali Tomusange, Ali Waiswa, Yusuf Awuye, Catherine Adipo and Samuel Egesa.
The FUFA Club Pro Agenda will roll out for the first time in Northern Uganda next week as Big League sides Sporting United FC and Bright Light FC become the first beneficiaries of the programme aimed at professionalising the beautiful game of football in the country.
The workshop will be held in Lira on 2nd and 3rd August, 2016 where both clubs are based.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is a certified FIFA Football Administration Instructor and FUFA Executive Committee Member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel will make the trip to Lira for the presentation on various areas about football.
‘The FUFA President will meet the two clubs to draw plans on hot to professionalise football at this level. We are using the two clubs are pioneers of the programme in Northern Uganda and will later spread to other parts of the country’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Mbale, Iganga, Masaka and Mbarara are traditional football hubs that have been identified by FUFA for this similar programme.
Currdnt llubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League will enjoy such programmes upon application through the office of the FUFA Chief Executive Officer.
FUFA Assembly Delegates from Buganda Region Football Associations held a cordial meeting with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at FUFA House on Wednesday morning.
FUFA President who is fresh from Nigeria where he met the FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss issues with other FA Presidents about African football said that it is always part of his plans to meet all FUFA’s 32 members.
‘Such opportunities give me chance to meet the members and delegates and discuss issues coupled with challenges in their regions’
Eng. Magogo alos confirmed that he will attend the Buganda Region FA Annual Assembly due this Saturday at Standard High Zanna.
The entire delegation also took time to visit the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm where the Chairman of Buganda region FA Hajji Sulaiman Sejengo urged all football fans to turn up in big numbers on 3rd September 2016 at Namboole stadium when Uganda Cranes play Comoros in the 2017 AFCON Qualifier.
Referees delegate to the FUFA Assembly Hajji Yusuf Kamulegeya and the CEO Muzafaru Ssebagala also attended the meeting.
L-R: Joseph Mwanje, Yusuf Kamulegeya, Sam Mpiima, FUFa President handing over the jersey to Uganda Region FA Chairman hajji Sulaimani Sejjengo, Muzafaru Sebagala, Hajji Abdul Sekabira, Remegius Ssonko and Meddie Serwadda.
Delegates who attended the meeting: Sam Mpiima (Buganda region representative to the FUFA Executive, Hajji Sulaimani Sejjengo-Chairman, Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya, Remegius Ssonko, Mwanje Joseph and Meddie Serwadda. Rogers Mulindwa, another delegate missed the meeting with apologies.
FUFA President meets Buganda region FA Delegates at FUIFA House on Wednesday morning
UPL Awards 2016: 12th August 2016 – Serena International Hotel, Kampala
FUFA Super Cup 2016: KCCA Vs Vipers – 14th August 2016
Azam Uganda Premier League: Kick off confirmed for 19th August 2016
Ahead of the highly anticipated Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/2017 season, the FUFA Licensing Committee has intensified its work of ensuring that the Clubs fulfill the necessary requirements before kickoff on 19th August 2016.
While addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, the Chairman FUFA Club Licensing Committee Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel highlighted the importance of exercise.
‘The aim of club licensing is to improve the management of the game from Amateur to Professional level as guided by CAF and FIFA’ said Dr. Ogwel
He further outlined the new amendments in the club licensing regulations as noted below;
The Club CEO should be a signatory to the club bank account
The minimum qualification for the Head coach and his assistant should be CAF B coaching license holder in the Azam Uganda Premier League
Coaches for the FUFA Juniors Elite League (u-17) teams should posses a minimum of a CAF C coaching license
The Club licensing process is in progress with a lot of attention put on Criteria A that involves;
Payments of Shs 2 millions, submission of budgets, sources of Funds, CEO Certificate and his contract with the club, Current bank statement, Medical Personnel and his contract, Contract of coach and proof of his License, Tenancy Agreement (Office and Stadium) , U-17 team with name of coach who has a CAF C coaching License.
Only KCCA FC and Soana FC have fulfilled the above requirements as yet while Lweza FC, BUL FC, JMC Hippos, Kirinya Jinja SS,Proline, SC Villa, Bright Stars, Police FC, The Saints, Sadolin Paints and URA have partially fulfilled the requirements for criteria A.
Three Clubs; SC Vipers, Onduparaka FC and Express are yet to submit any of the listed requirements under criteria A.
A Club has to fulfill at least 50 % of the requirements to be given a provisional license and 70 % for a complete license .
The FUFA Lincesing Committee has;
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel- Chairman
Issa Magoola -Vice Chairman
Members: Sam Kabugo, Bernard Bainaman and Yusuf Awuye
Ivan Kintu Bayige- Secretary
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Licensing Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
AFCON 2017 Qualifier (Group D): 3rd September 2016
Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium (4 p.m)
Match Ticket Prices
Ordinary: 25,000/=
VIP (Blue seats): 60,000/=
Gold (VVIP): 150.000/=
The ticket prices for the crucial Uganda Cranes versus Comoroa AFCON 2017 group D qualifiers have been officially released by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Wednesday, 27th July 2016.
The FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel released the prices for all the ticket catergories during the weekly press conference at Mengo in Kampala.
‘We have released the match ticket prices early to enable our beloved supporters plan and prepare for the historic match’ Dr. Ogwel, who was flanked by the FUFA Comunications Director, Ahmed Hussein stated during the well attended press conference.
Uganda Cranes versus Comoros AFCON 2017 group D qualifier slated for the 3rd September 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Ticket Price Catergories:
The gold tickets (VVIP) will cost Ug.shs 150,000, fans in the blue seats (VIP) will pay Ug.shs 60,000 and the general wing (ordinary tickets) will cost Ug.shs 25,000.
‘We encourage as many fans to get their tickets early as soon as they are officially released on sale’ Dr. Ogwel, also the Chairperson of the FUFA Club licensing committee added.
Complimentary match day tickets will be processed for the media and other stake holders including sponsors and other FUFA partners through accreditation process.
The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) run coaching and refereeing courses for the Western region have started at Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara.
There are over 40 participants coming from all the eight districts that make up the Western region.
Western Region FA Chairman Seka Mutaka addressing the participants
UBSA chairman, Deo Mutabazi hinted on the importance of the course with a four year strategic plan that started in 2013.
‘We have started with capacity building commencing with the Western Uganda region’ Mutabazi stated.
Participants at the course
The course that has attracted 19 referees and 21 coaches was officially opened by Bishop Stuart PRO Rose Rwankole who represented Vice Chancellor Prof. Moudah Kamatenesi but UBSA officials led by their Chairman Mutabazi later paid her a courtesy visit where they presented to her a Uganda Cranes jersey.
UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi making his key note address at the opening ceremony
After the Western region, the programme will continue with the Eastern and Kitara regions.
Early next year, the regions of West Nile, Northern Uganda and North East shall be encroached.
UBSA boss Deo Mutabazi handing over the Uganda Cranes replica jersey to Vice Chancellor Prof. Moudah Kamatenesi at her office.
Uganda’s only CAF beach soccer and Futsal Instructor Ali Mwebe is imparting all his expertise in the participants assisted by qualified beach soccer coaches Bashir Mutyaba, Anthony Tumwesigye (Course Coordinator).
CAF Instructor Ali Mwebe (L) has camped in Mbarara to pass on beach soccer skills
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the national football team, Uganda Cranes have achieved several goals set during the visit to Nakasongola on Saturday, 23rd July 2016.
The national team players and officials conducted a guided tour around the Nakasongola Health Center IV, part of the main reason for the visit.
Later, the Uganda Cranes defeated Nakasongola United team 4-1 in the charity match played at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola.
KCCA striker Derrick Nsibambi opened with a great header just after five minutes following a decent cross from club-mate Joseph Ochaya.
Proline forward Edrisa Lubega then scored a brace as the first half ended 3-0.
Edrisa Lubega (22) at work during the match
The home team pulled a goal back through Stephen Wokoroach’s penalty after Halid Lwaliwa fouled Emma Mutebi in the area.
Onduparaka striker Shaban Muhammed sealed the victory with a well finished effort.
The charity match was aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.
Players led by Hassan Wasswa Mawanda visited patients at Nakasongola Health Center IV before the match
The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.
Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.
The Uganda Cranes technical team and the substitutes. Two different teams were used for either halves.
Nakasongola United hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka, assisted by Muteesi Mustafa.
Uganda Cranes Teams:
Team One:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega
Team Two :
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Martin Kizza, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Bernard Muwanga, James Otim, Yunus Sibira, Norman Ojik, Rajab Abdulrahman, Shaban Muhammed
Nakasongola’s squad:
Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)
Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge)
Referees:
Rajab Bakasambe (Kiboga), Issa Masembe (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Stephen Odoi (Luwero).
Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera
Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Time: 4pm
Charges: 5,000/-
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Radio Simba 97.3 fm
The Uganda Cranes starting team to Nakasongola has been named by the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic.
It is a strong starting line up with KCCA goalkeeper, Benjamin Ochan starting ahead of Yasin Mugabi.
The rest of the players on the starting team are; Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda is the team captain.
The players and team officials visited the Nakasongola Health Center IV upon arrival.
Saturday’s charity match will be played at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola.
The Uganda Cranes vs Nakasongola Select is a charity match aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.
The match will kick off at 4pm.
The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.
Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.
Nakasongola have hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka and will be assisted by Muteesi Mustafa.
The goalkeepers’ coach is Mustafa Galimaka, Alori is the fitness coach while Turyatunga Moses is the team Manager.
Uganda Cranes Teams:
Team One:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega
Team Two :
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Martin Kizza, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Bernard Muwanga, James Otim, Yunus Sibira, Norman Ojik, Rajab Abdulrahman, Shaban Muhammed
Nakasongola’s squad
Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)
Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge), Hasib
Referees:
Rajab Bakasambe (Kiboga), Issa Masembe (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Yusuf Kamulegeya (Luwero).
Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera
Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Time: 4pm
Charges: 5,000/-
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Radio Simba 97.3 fm
The referees are; Bakasambe Rajab (Kiboga), Masembe Issa (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Yusuf Kamulegeya (Luwero).
Nakasongola Select team has not taken things for granted. A few hours after Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic named his squad for Saturday’s charity match at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola, the hosts also took little time and responded in style-by naming their starting line up. They have also released their technical team.
The Uganda Cranes vs Nakasongola Select is a charity match aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.
The match will kick off at 4pm.
The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.
Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.
Nakasongola have hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka and will be assisted by Muteesi Mustafa. The goalkeepers’ coach is Mustafa Galimaka, Alori is the fitness coach while Turyatunga Moses is the team Manager.
Nakasongola’s squad
Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)
Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge), Hasib
Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Odongkara Robert (St George, Ethiopia), Yasin Mugabi (Sc Villa Jogoo)
Other players: Nicholas Wadada (SC Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa (Al Shorta, Iraq), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Khalid Lwaliwa( SC Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Kezironi Kizito (SC Vipers), Yunus Sibira (BUL FC), James Otim (Kirinya Jinja SS), Erisa Sekisambu (SC Vipers), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Norman Ojik (Sadolin Paints FC), Musa Esenu (Soana FC), Abdulrahman Rajab (JMC Hippos FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Nakasongola select team in a group photo with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein in a Uganda Cranes replica jersey who had traveled to Migyera for site inspection. He als visited the Nakasongola camp in Kakooge.
Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera
Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Time: 4pm
Charges: 5,000/-
The referees are; Bakasambe Rajab (Kiboga), Masembe Issa (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Yusuf Kamulegeya (Luwero).
The FUFA referees Standing Committee (FRSC) has released the names of referees to handle the match to be played this Saturday between Nakasongola Select and Uganda Cranes at St Lawrence Primary School in Migyera.
The Uganda Cranes vs Nakasongola Select is a charity match aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.
The match will kick off at 4pm.
The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.
Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has already named a strong squad for the charity match.
The team will assemble at FUFA House on Saturday at 7am before leaving for Nakasongola.
The Squad summoned:
Goalkeepers: Odongkara Robert (St George, Ethiopia), Yasin Mugabi (Sc Villa Jogoo)
Other players: Nicholas Wadada (SC Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa (Al Shorta, Iraq), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Khalid Lwaliwa( SC Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Kezironi Kizito (SC Vipers), Yunus Sibira (BUL FC), James Otim (Kirinya Jinja SS), Erisa Sekisambu (SC Vipers), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Norman Ojik (Sadolin Paints FC), Musa Esenu (Soana FC), Abdulrahman Rajab (JMC Hippos FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Referees Bakasambe on duty in the league three seasons ago. He will be in charge of the charity match between Nakasongola and Uganda Cranes in Migyera on Saturday.
Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera
Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Time: 4pm
Charges: 5,000/-
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a strong squad for the charity match to be played this Saturday at St Lawrence Primary School in Migyera Nakasongola.
The Uganda Cranes will play Nakasongola Select in a fundraising drive aimed at improving the maternity ward at the Nakasongola Health Centre IV.
The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.
Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein noted that ‘ The Inspector General of Police General Kale Kayihura has also joined the CSR activity by asking his team to provide enough security for this match’
Micho who returned yesterday from his holiday, took time to name his squad after thorough consultations with clubs that provide the players.
The players will not undergo any training sessions but will continue at their respective clubs or with personal training sessions monitored by the Cranes technical team.
The team will assemble at FUFA House on Saturday at 7am before leaving for Nakasongola.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Odongkara Robert (St George, Ethiopia), Yasin Mugabi (Sc Villa Jogoo)
Other players: Nicholas Wadada (SC Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa (Al Shorta, Iraq), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Khalid Lwaliwa( SC Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Kezironi Kizito (SC Vipers), Yunus Sibira (BUL FC), James Otim (Kirinya Jinja SS), Erisa Sekisambu (SC Vipers), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Norman Ojik (Sadolin Paints FC), Musa Esenu (Soana FC), Abdulrahman Rajab (JMC Hippos FC).
MAIN PHOTO: Hassan Wasswa attempting to get the better of the ball during Cranes training. Micho has named a strong squad for the charity match in Nakasongola this Saturday.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) in conjunction with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has earmarked a campaign to spread the game of beach soccer across the country.
UBSA Chairman, Deo Mutabazi hints on the cause for more refereeing and coaching courses as a spring board of spreading the game.
Between Monday 25th to 29th July 2016, a beach soccer refereeing and coaching course for the Western region has been confirmed to take place at Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara.
With the Pepsi National beach Soccer league due to start on 14th August, UBSA are making sure all is set for the start of the new season.
Two of Uganda’s only three Beach soccer FIFA referees L-R Shafick Mugerwa and Ahmed Senteza at Lido Beach, Entebbe
‘Capacity building is a key area for UBSA this season. We shall traverse the regions in Uganda to spread the game and take it much closer to various groups’ said Mutabazi.
‘We are glad that our only CAF Beach soccer and Futsal refereeing Instructor Ali Mwebe is fresh from Egypt where he attended a course in this area. Our budding referees will benefit a lot from him when the course in Mbarara rolls off’ said Mutabazi.
Ali Mwebe (3rd from Left) in Cairo where he attended the CAF Beach soccer and Futsal refereeing course for Instructors. Mwebe is the only certified CAF Beach soccer and Futsal refereeing Instructor in Uganda.
Earlier next month, a similar course will be hosted by Kampala region at FUFA House, Mengo between 8th -12th August 2016.
Another course due between 19th and 23rd September will be conducted in Eastern Uganda at Busoga University, Iganga while a similar course will be taken to Kitara region in October.
Mutabazi also revealed to fufa.co.ug that the 2016 UBSA University Beach Soccer Championship will be held at Lido Beach Entebbe on 8th and 9th October.
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA referee Ivan Kintu Bayige (in balck attire) in charge of a beach soccer league match in Entebbe.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the cordial relationship with the Ex-Internationals continues to follow the right directional path and trend.
On Wednesday, over 60 Ex-internationals shared various developmental football ideas with the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
In a fruitful meeting held at Jevine Hotel in Ndeeba, the Ex-Internationals freely and openly expressed their views of how best football matters should be addressed.
The meeting was organized by the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) whose chairman is Patrick Ntege.
Ex-international Godfrey Nyola shares football development ideas
‘We thank FUFA for accepting this special platform where we have been able to exchange ideas on football development’ Paul Mutakabala, the Chief Executive Officer of UFPA noted.
The different Ex-internationals exchanged views on the current football management and administration.
FUFA president Eng. Moses appreciated the heartily submissions from each of the Ex-Internationals and promised to act amicably.
‘This is a very special moment for Uganda’s football. I am happy that the football discussion has reached this far. As the President, i promise to help. We shall continue to engage you (Ex-internationals).’ Eng. Magogo said in his address.
Paul Mutakabala, Uganda Football Players’ Association (UFPA) CEO raising a point during the meetingL-R: Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager, Eng. Moses Magogo-FUFA President and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa -Chairman UFPALong serving Uganda Cranes captain, George ‘Capi Sim’ Ssemwogerere took to the floor with brilliant ideas.Matia Lule makes his point during the meeting
The Ex-players, who also included the former Crested Cranes players hinted on different aspects ranging from absorbing some of the former players into the current FUFA set up, empowerment, FUFA helping former players in initiating income generation and saving SACCOS through Ex-players’ schemes, recognizing and attaching value to former players among others.
Former Uganda Cranes star winger, Sam Bamweyana Ssimbwa smiles with the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo shortly after the meeting at Jevine HotelL-R Former Uganda Crested Cranes players Namagembe Joy (Goalkeeper), Faridah Bulega (striker) and Karunda Jane (defender) attended the meeting.
The FUFA President promised to address the concerns of the former players amicably with a vow to forward some of the requests before the forth coming FUFA Executive committee meeting slated for the 28th July 2016 at FUFA House.
Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera
Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Time: 4pm
Charges: 5,000/-
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic returned to the country on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Corporate Social Responsibility charity match to be played on Saturday 23rd July 2016 in Nakasongola.
Milutin had traveled for a brief holiday after a tight schedule for the Uganda Cranes months back.
He is expected to name the squad that will face the Nakasongola select side ahead of the the upcoming AFCON Qualifier fixture against Comoros on 3rd September 2016 at Mandela National Stadium. Uganda Cranes will also play two matches-against Buganda region Select under the Cranes regional tours and international friendly against Kenya on 30th August.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during the weekly Press conference with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R) and Executive Cimmittee Memebr Sam Mpiima (M). Hussein revealed that all was set for the Charity game on Saturday in Nakasongola.
Proceeds from the game will go towards renovation of the Nakasongola Health Centre IV maternity ward.
The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.
Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.
Hussein added ‘ The Inspector General of Police General Kale Kayihura has also joined the CSR activity by asking his team to provide enough security for this match’
The football pitch at St Lawrence Primary School in Migyera to host Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes match
Micho told fufa.co.ug that;
‘I will select a good team for this match. We want to leave a mark in Nakasongola and also help in this noble cause’
After the Nakasongola Charity match the Cranes will prepare for the Buganda Region Tour on 30th July 2016 at Masaka Recreation Grounds.
MAIN PHOTO: Micho with FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson (L) at FUFA Houuse today shortly after returning to the country from his holiday.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to promote the wing of fulfilling the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through sports.
After the recent charity cause attached to the 2016 Uganda Cup where FUFA partnered with the Missionaries of the Poor organization in Kisenyi, the federation continues to front the CSR programmes with one set for this weekend in Nakasongola and the other for 13th August but aimed at fundraising towards the completion of the Kingdom of the Lord ,Seeta Archdeaconry in Mukono.
The weekly press conference was attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Executive Committee member Samuel Mpiima and the Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry.
The Archdeacon was accompanied by Omutaka Kaddu Namutwe-Head of Laity Mukono Diocese and Moses Kikaawa Tenywa, Mobiliser of the Seeta Archdeaconry.
Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry at the FUFA Press conference on Wednesday 20th July 2016
FUFA on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo officially launched a working relationship with the Seeta Archdeaconry through which they will also help in mobilising the public to come and attend the match against Comoros.
‘We are glad to associate with FUFA. We have organised a marathon on the 13th August 2016 and a prayer day for the Uganda Cranes before the Comoros game. We shall inform and encourage our congregations in Church to come in big numbers for the marathon in Seeta and also urge them to attend the crucial match against Comoros on 3rd September in Namboole’ Kitto noted.
L-R FUFA President shaking hands with Mobiliser of the Seeta Archdeaconry Moses Kikaawa Tenywa. Looking on Ven Enos Kitto and Omutaka Kaddu Namutwe-Head of Laity Mukono Diocese
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who confirmed his participation in the marathon used to the platform to thank Seeta Archdeaconry for the partnership.
‘FUFA wishes to thank Seeta Archdeaconry. We shall continue to associate in CSR activities to involve the football family. FUFA will support the marathon by buying 100 tickets each sold at 10,000/-‘ Eng. Magogo said.
FUFA House in Mengo has also been designated as one of the ticket selling centres for the marathon which has two categories- 5km and 10kms.
The marathon to be graced by the Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala will take place on 13th August 2016 and the prayer day will be held on Sunday 28th August before the Comoros game.
Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala will take part in the marathon in Seeta on 13th August and also urge Ugandans to go to Namboole and support Cranes against Comoros on 3rd September
This weekend, FUFA will hold another Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity in Nakasongola where Uganda Cranes will play against Nakasongola select team aimed at fundraising towards the maternity ward at the Nakasongola Health Centre IV.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo handing over the replica Uganda Cranes jersey to Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry. The Archdeacon urged fans to turn up in big numbers for the marathon and later go to Namboole to support Uganda Cranes.On the left is FUFA Executive Committee member Sam Mpiima.
Refereeing education remains a core pillar in as far as raising the status-quo of the beautiful game in Uganda is concerned.
Following the successful completion of the nation wide referees’ promotion examinations where 250 participants took part, yet another big step has been embarked on.
On Friday, 14th July 2016, a total of 85 retired referees and those active referee assessors started the three day Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Referee Assessors course at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru.
The course will from the 14th through to 16th July 2016 seeks to evaluate the Assessors and also introduce them to new methodologies in the discharge of their duties.
The FUFA President and FIFA Administration Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo opened the course.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the participants at the FUFA referees assessors’ course in Njeru on Friday, 14th July 2016
He appealed to the participants to keep abreast with technological advancement trends.
The game is changing every day that passes-by and you must change too You just move at the same pace with the game.Practicing Licenses shall only be given to assessors who are active.
Go and do it at regional or district level or you can volunteer if possible. We as Fufa we are interested in your activeness.
Course Units:
The three-day course which embrace a couple of theoretical sessions that include Football Administration, Assessment process, Video and Match Analysis, Online reporting, Methodology and Teaching practices as well the use of the CAF Content Management System (CMS).
In his opening remarks, Chris Kalibala, the FUFA Referees Committee chairperson and FUFA Executive Committee member welcomed the participants to the course, which he described as a new programme to select a panel of Referee Assessors. He said participants would train on how to incorporate online/electronic report writing in their reports in line with the latest technologies.
Instructors for the course are Fufa president Eng. Moses Magogo (FIFA Administration Instructor), Sam Mpima (CAF Administration Instructor), Catherine Adipo (CAF Assessors Instructor), Egesa Samuel, Kalema Ronnie, and Ali Waiswa (all CAF Assessors Instructors).
L-R: Chris Kalibala, FUFA President, Sam Mpiima and Asuman Lubowa
In a bid to further up lift the standards of refereeing in the entire country, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will continue to set standards in the department.
About 30 referee assessors are at the FUFA Technical center undertaking the referee assessors’ course, which is meant to further act as a directional tool box ahead of the vigorous football season.
In the same vein, a month ago, over 250 referees across all the eight FUFA regions were engaged in the promotional examinations.
Results from the examinations were officially released on Wednesday by the chairperson, FUFA referees’ committee, Chris Kalibala.
‘FUFA referees assessors’ course is compulsory for all the active referee assessors in the country. It is intended to further prepare them ahead of the season to come.’ Kalibala asserted.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left) shares some developmental idea with Executive committee member, Chris Kalibala
He handed over the results from the promotional exercise that was held in Buganda, Kampala, Western, Kitara, North East, Eastern and West Nile regions.
250 national referees participated in the referees’ promotional exercise.
Two thirds of the referees passed the examinations (theory and practicals) with overwhelming flying colours.
Results for each and every referee can be accessed from the offices of the regional headquarters.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (left) recieves a copy of the referees’ promotional results from Executive Committee member, Chris Kalibala at FUFA House.
