The local football fraternity has lost one of its most eminent figures following the death of Maroons FC Chairman Tommy Ochen.
Ochen passed away on Wednesday 25th May, 2016.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on receiving the news;
‘His love and dedication to football at youth level helped Maroons grow into a special brand. Football will miss his diplomatic ways of handling matters. He was a loyal servant to the beautiful game’
‘Ochen’s vast experience in the Prisons service also contributed to many important decisions for growth of football at Maroons FC’
FUFA extends sincere condolences to the family of the late Tommy Ochen as well as the football community in country.
MAIN PHOTO: The departed Maroons FC Chairman Tommy Ochen
Saturday 4th June, 2016: Botswana vs Uganda (2017 AFCON Qualifier)
On his first outing on the greens of Namboole stadium, Melvyn Lorenzen couldn’t hide his excitement at touching the ball for the first time with Uganda Cranes players.
‘Though it was a long journey from Germany to Uganda, it seemed tough for me during the training because it was my first time on a Ugandan pitch but I have liked the training and the boys in general’ said Melvyn.
Melvyn who plays for German side Weder Bremen but with his paper work to secure a Ugandan passport in progress, he has promised to give in his best when he gets the chance to play for Cranes.
‘I want to be a role model for the whole country’
He is looking forward to his first cap against Zimbabwe on Tuesday 31st May 2016 in the international friendly to be played in Harare.
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Melvyn with the ball and his teammates at Nambole.L-R: Skipper Geoffrey Massa, Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Lorenzen Melvyn, Edrisa Lubega, Murushid Juuko, Emma Okwi and Joseph Ochaya.
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Prayer moment for Uganda Cranes players before Wednesday’s training session
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Faruku Miya with the ball during training
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Time for refreshments – a cold bottle of water being enjoyed by Massa and his teammates.
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Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (L) with Salim Jamal during training
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The media interviewing Lorenzen after Wednesday’s training session at Nambole.
MAIN PHOTO: Joseph Ochaya shows off some of the skills he used during the Azam Uganda Premier League for his club KCCA FC who won the title on Tuesday evening. His National team-mates seem to be enjoying the moment.
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba Fm in Jinja (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo-KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
Members of the public and football lovers have started delivering clothes and other items towards FUFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity. Attached to the 2015/2016 Uganda cup as communicated at its launch last year, FUFA will be giving back to the communities through football to put smiles on their faces.
‘We have identified a charity organization called Missionaries of the Poor based in Mutundwe that will be the beneficiaries of this year’s project’ said Ahmed Hussein
On Wednesday FUFA continued to receive the items and later placed in the big container reserved for this project.
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup.
‘We shall also receive donations from individuals who might not be able to make it to these selected centres. FUFA has plans of picking these donations from them’ added Ahmed
The items will be handed over a week after the Cup final. A team that wins the Uganda Cup will accompany FUFA officials to deliver the items.
102.1 FUFA fm presenter Becky Yananura delivering her donation. Football can make communities smile.
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba FM (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo- KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
MAIN PHOTO: Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime making his donations count. Tumusiime is Executive Director of Confederation of Youth Soccer Programme and Football Manager Kampala University Original-Ggaba Campus
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the 92nd General Assembly in Buganda Region.
Swimming pool is part of the facilities at the Nimrod Hotel in Luwero that will host the FUFA General Assembly in October
This was one of the resolutions passed by the 9th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting that convened on 23rd February 2016 at FUFA House.
‘The 92nd FUFA General Assembly will be hosted by Buganda in Luwero district at Nimrod Hotel on 22nd October 2016’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference in Mengo.
All preparations are underway and will be handled with the guidance of the FUFA Statutes.
Nimrod Hotel in Luwero that will host the 92nd FUFA General Assembly in October, 2016
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chairing the 91st General Assembly in Soroti.
FUFA has appointed an 11 man committee to review and draw where appropriate new rules and regulations for the 2016/2017 football season.
At the end of each football season, FUFA reviews its rules in preparation for the incoming season.
Members of sports media during the weekly press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House
The Committee to be headed by FUFA President is expected to present proposed draft regulations for consideration of the FUFA Executive Committee by 15th June, 2016.
The review will also look at the rules and regulations for transfer of players, registration of football academies, club licensing, coaching license and authorized FUFA competitions .
The Committee has; Eng. Moses Magogo (Chairman), Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel (Vice Chairman, Mwebe Ali (Secretary), Members; Bainamani Bernard Bampaire, Lukambi Denis, Musinguzi Johnson, Bakkabulindi William, Barungi Henry, Masiko John Bosco, Mukatabala Paul, Kalema Ronnie
In a circular issued by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson to all stakeholders, the committee will also organize a workshop with representation of the public before making the final proposals to FUFA.
‘The entire football public is invited to submit proposals for consideration of the committee. Stakeholders affected by the specific regulations being drawn may also be invited for consultation’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at FUFA House.
Hussein added ‘FUFA calls upon the entire public to co-operate with the committee in preparation of an exciting 2016/2017 football season’
The following set of rules and regulations will be under review or formulation;
FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations
Azam Uganda Premier League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Uganda Cup Rules and Regulations
FUFA Big League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Lower League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Women Elite League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Women’s Cup Rules and Regulations
FUFA Juniors League Rules and Regulations
FUFA Authorised Competitions Rules and Regulations
FUFA Rules and Regulations on status and transfer of Players
FUFA Clubs Licensing Rules and Regulations
Football Academy Registration rules and regulations
Football Coaching License Rules and Regulations
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
KCCA FC wins 2015/2016 Azam Uganda Premier League title
A guard of honour awaits KCCA FC against Sadolin on Friday at Nakivubo stadium
League ends on Friday
Maroons, SCVU and Simba relegated
Action from Express vs KCCA FC at Mutessa II stadium on Tuesday. The match ended in a one all draw for KCCA to win the league
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club is the champion of the Azam Uganda Premier League for the season 2015/16.
It is a historical title for Mike Mutebi who has won the League for the first time as head coach at KCCA FC.
The Yellow brigade ascended on the terraces of Mutessa II stadium with droves of fans who chanted from the time they entered the stadium till the final whistle.
The red eagles fans were also enjoying the moment as the same stadium has been a fortress for them with big teams finding it difficult to walk away with maximum points.
KCCA FC Head coach Mike Ray Mutebi lifted high by his players at the end of the match.
KCCA FC rallied from behind to force a one all draw with arch-rivals, Express FC on Tuesday evening.
Express FC took a first half lead through Vincent Kayizzi’s well taken penalty.
KCCA managed to press hard and found the deserved equaliser through enterprising midfielder, Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Elsewhere, Vipers SC-challengers to KCCA FC for the title-before end of business on Tuesday drew 1-1 with Uganda Revenue Authority at Buikwe stadium.
KCCA FC Chief Executitve Officer David Tamale isn’t spared as well by the players.
Robert Sentongo put the tax collectors ahead before sharp striker, Erisa Ssekisambu sumoned for National team duty leveled for the ousted champions.
The result means, KCCA FC now has 56 points, with a four point advantage over Vipers coming into the final match day on Friday.
A guard of hounor by Sadolin Paints FC awaits KCCA FC on Friday at Nakivubostadium when they will be handed the AUPL title.
In the Jinja derby played at Bugembe stadium, Jinja Municipal Council lost 2-1 to Sadolin Paints.
KCCA FC fans at Mutessa II stadium. They left the stadium a happy lot.
Allan Oryek and Ronald Lukungu scored for Sadolin Paints to cancel out Richard Wandyaka’s opener for JMC Hippos.
At Kakindu stadium, left back Hakim Magombe and skipper Augustine Nsumba inspired BUL to a 2-0 home victory against already relegated Maroons.
Lweza survived the blushes of relegation with a hard fought 2-1 win against SC Victoria University in a fixture played at the Luzira play grounds.
Simba, Maroons and SCVU have now been relegated to the FUFA Big League.
Werder Bremen forward, Melvyn Lorenzen arrived in the country on Tuesday afternoon to join fellow Uganda Cranes players who officially kicked off preparations for two important matches coming up against Zimbabwe and Botswana.
However he will be required to go through the necessary processes to get the go ahead on the acquisition of the Uganda passport as per the Uganda laws.
FUFA, the player’s relatives and Immigration officials are handling the process well so far in a bid to secure passport for Lorenzen.
Lorenzen arrived aboard Emirates Airlines. His family members-Uncle Alex Musiime and Grandfather Joseph Musaalo were also at the airport to receive him.
Five players who were being monitored by coaches Milutin Sredojevic, Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), team doctor Ronald Kisolo and team manager, Crispus Muyinda, trained for 45 minutes in the City Paradise gym at Acacia Mall and later another 45 minutes at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
The training started with gym drills where the players underway several aerobics and body conditioning.
Five players only attended the team training and these were; Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta F.C, Iraq) and goalkeeper Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan).
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba Fm in Jinja (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo-KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
Details of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity attached to the 2015/2016 Uganda cup have been released.
With the second most prestigious competition in Ugandan football played on a knockout basis getting to the latter stages, the CSR activity is also taking strong footing.
The semifinals are set for 8th and 12th May, 2016 and will be played over two legs.
The final is slated for 18th June, 2016 at Nakivubo stadium hosted by Kampala Region Football Association.
At the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup season on 18th November 2015, FUFA revealed that they would attach a humanitarian activity to support communities through the prestigious knock out tournament.
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup.
Three main areas have been identified as collection centres.
A special container has been designed and placed at FUFA House in Mengo where members of the public will drop their donations of adult and children’s clothes and other items like shoes, belts, babies toys, hand bags.
In Jinja, a collection centre has been created at Baba fm while Arua is also another centre.
‘We shall also receive donations from individuals who might not be able to make it to these selected centres. FUFA has plans of picking these donations from them’ added Ahmed
On match days of the semifinals, Nakivubo for KCCA FC, Entebbe (Entebbe FC), Buikwe (Vipers SC) and Arua (Onduparaka FC) will also be used as collection centres on 8th and 12th June.
On the day of the Uganda cup final (18th June, 2016), a container will also be placed at Nakivubo stadium for fans to deliver their donations.
The donations will be handed over to a charity organisation by FUFA and Uganda Cup Winners a week after the final.
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba FM (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo- KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
31st May, 2016 Zimbabwe vs Uganda (International friendly)
4th June, 2016 Botswana vs Uganda (AFCON 2017 Qualifier)
Uganda Cranes technical and medical team will continue monitoring the physical fitness levels of three of its players Mike Azira, Denis Onyango and Moses Oloya summoned to the squad to face Botswana in the AFCON qualifier to be played on 4th June.
The trio was named in the 21 man squad by head coach Milutin Sredojevic last Wednesday.
The grueling demands of professional football come with many eventualities including injuries and players expected to keep fit for matches. Onyango at Mamelodi Sundowns and Oloya with Binh Duong picked up minor injuries last week and will be assessed for national duty.
Azira who has had a tough pile up of fixtures at Colorado Rapids traversing long distances over the United States in the US Major Soccer League is feeling the pinch and his current physical condition can’t allow him to give his best to the team.
He has communicated to FUFA and will now be replaced by Orlando Pirates midfielder Yassar Mugerwa.
‘Football needs honest and professional people. Azira follows in the footsteps of National team players like Tony Mawejje who honestly informed FUFA that he was not fit to play for the team when he was summoned for duty in 2014’.
Assessment and monitoring of physical fitness of the rest of the players summoned to squad will also continue under the watch full eye of the FUFA medical team.
Meanwhile Salim Jamal, Faruku Miya and Murushidi Juuko are already in the country while Emma Okwi and Kizito Luwagga will fly in tomorrow.
Team captain Geoffrey Massa arrives later today from South Africa
Uganda Cranes starts training on Tuesday at Acacia Mall with a gym session lined up for the players under the watchful eye of head coach Micho and his entire team.
Proline Soccer Club became the third club to join the Azam Uganda Premier league after winning the promotional play-off 4-1 against Lira’s Sporting United at Nakivubo Stadium on Sunday, 22nd May 2016.
Baker Mbowa’s coached side joined Onduparaka (from Arua) and Kirinya-Jinja S.S as the three sides promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier league starting with the season of 2016/17.
Gift Ali put Proline in the lead as early as the 23rd minute. The goal was canceled in the 38th minute through Dickens Okwi’s penalty.
Proline skipper Simon Monie Mbaziira scored a second half penalty to restore the lead before their lead striker, Edris Lubega added two more goals to cap a memorable evening that marked their return to the premier league.
Mbazira was later red-carded with 10 minutes to go for unsporting conduct.
Onduparaka FC head coach Allan Kabonge who was selected best coach of the 2015/16 FUFA Big league
In the main final, Kirinya-Jinja S.S overcame Onduparaka 2-0 courtesy of strikes from Musa Mugumba and Joel Madondo in either halves to win the FUFA Big league title.
The play-offs were watched by a mammoth crowd that included FUFA 3rd Vice president, Dennis Ssebuggwawo Mbidde, Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, Arua Municipality MP Bernard Atiku, Kachumbari MP, Patrick Isiagi Opoloti, FUFA officials among others.
Kirinya – Jinja is now overall champion of the 2015/16 FUFA Big league.
Congratulations.
Awards:
Fair-play Award: Bukedea Town Council
Best Coach: Allan Kabonge Kivewala (Onduparaka)
Most Valuable Player: Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka FC)
Top Scorer: Edris Lubega (Proline) – 19 Goals (Regular Season)
Semi finals 1st Leg 8th June, 2016 Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka FC, KCCA FC vs Vipers
Semifinals 2nd leg 13th June, 2016 Onduparaka FC vs Entebbe, Vipers vs KCCA FC
Final: 18th June, 2016
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
FUFA Competitions Committee has confirmed the venue of this year’s Uganda Cup final to be played on 18th June.
The FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe revealed to fufa.co.ug that with the semifinals set to be played on 8th and 13th June (over two legs), the final is not set for Nakivubo stadium in Kampala region.
The stadium was chosen by Kampala Region Football Association as per FUFA’s criteria of giving each of its 8 regions a chance to host the Cup final.
The Uganda cup final in the past years has already been hosted by Northern, Western, Eastern region and Kitara
FUFA also confirmed that a Corporate Social responsibility Activity is attached to this year’s Uganda cup. Collection of clothes to be giving to a charity organisation with in a region that hosts the Uganda Cup final will receive this donation.
Clothes can be delivered at FUFA House.
Semi Final rules
The Semi final round shall be played over two legs on home and away basis
The team at more goals at the end of the return leg shall be winner of the match.
If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply
If the return leg ends in a tie and the FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner
1st Match: Sporting United 2-1 Masavu 2nd Match: Proline 0 (4) – 0 (2) Ndejje University
Final-Day: Sunday, 22nd May 2016
Third-place Match: Sporting United vs. Proline (1:30 p.m)
Final: Onduparaka vs. Kirinya-Jinja S.S, 3:30 p.m
Phase one of the well attended Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Big League play-offs have been successfully played on Thursday at Nakivubo Stadium.
Sporting United from Lira beat Entebbe based Masavu 2-1 in the first game that started at 1:30 p.m.
A section of fans at the Nakivubo Stadium pavilion
The Lira club took a 2-0 lead by the half way mark courtesy of Denis Omedi Medinho and Emmy Ongom goals in the 6th and 27th minutes respectively.
Onesmas Andama pulled a goal back for Masavu through a well converted penalty in the 65th minute after Goddy Ayo had handled the ball in the forbidden area.
In the second game on the day, Ndejje University and Proline played to a goal-less draw in normal time.
Post match penalties swung in the favour of Proline 4-2.
Proline captain, Simon Mbaziira, Ibrahim Kidega, Joseph Mandela and Fahad Bayo all scored their kicks from the penalty mark.
Steven Ategeka and Albert Mugisa managed to scored for Ndejje University before Proline goalkeeper (also U-20 goalie), Saidi Keni saved efforts from Tonny Kasujju and second half subsistute Ronald Kiiza.
The final day of the play-offs will be held on Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.
Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.
Team sheets:
Sporting United XI:
Steven Odong (G.K), James Abaca, Shaban Ebuni, Meddy Mohammed, Walter Egang, Emmanuel Okwir, Denis Medinho Omedi, Goddy Ayo, Emmy Ongom, Dickens Okwi, Ronny Okulu
Subs:
Saddam Ogwang, Stephen Okwang, Adams Mukulu, Godfrey Mugisha, Richard Bandura, Walter Odongo, Patience Luka
Masavu F.C XI:
Godwin Buule (G.K), Moses Kiggundu, Hakim Ssekito, Lawrence Bakiranze, Douglas Muganga, Sulaiman Majanjalo, Fred Umon, Musa Kayondo, Peter Lumolo, Charles Odeke, Onesmas Andama
Subs:
Yusuf Wasswa (G.K), Abasi Kateregga, Henry Kiwanuka, Thomas Hire, Yasin Ssali, Kenneth Tumusiime, Robert Sentongo
Match Officials:
Ali Kaddu (Center Referee), Musa Balikowa (1st Assistant Referee), Michael Okwi, (2nd Assistant Referee) Dennis Batte (4th official)
Proline XI:
Keni Saidi (G.K), Emmanuel Asiku, Simon Namwanja, Ibrahim Ssendi, Dennis Makoba, David Kamista, Simon Mbaziira, Joseph Mandela, Ali Gift, Edrisa Lubega, Fahad Bayo
Subs: Nasser Lwamunda (G.K), Joshua Okiror Ocen, Ibrahim Nsubuga, Hanny Asiimwe, Solomon Wafula, Ibrahim Kidega, Robert Wasswa
Officials: Baker Mbowa (Manager), Richard Luyima (Coach), Muhammed Ssenyondo
Ndejje University XI:
Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Ronald Owiny, Tonny Kasujju, Abdallah Mwima, Ronald Odokonyero, Rogers Buluba, Erisa Lutaaya, Albert Mugisa, Stephen Ategeka, Anwar Ntege, Samuel Matovu
Subs: David Odoch (G.K), Hamdan Muwonge, Ronald Kiiza, Edward Kabona, Alfred Onek, Steven Ayo, Pascal Irasa
Officials: Dennis Batte (Center Referee), Ronald Katenya (Assistant Referee 1), Issa Masembe (Assistant Referee 2) and Ali Kaddu (Reserve Referee)
The registration for promotional exercise of referees at Grade II and III has attracted 87 participants as the deadline looms.
The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) set Sunday 22nd May, 2016 as deadline for the applicants to have submitted the necessary requirements for the exercise.
So far Buganda region (54 referees) and Western (17 ) have submitted names of referees for the promotional exercise.
FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa noted that ‘verification has already started. FUFA will only handle applicants who sent in documents in time for the exercise’
Egesa added ‘we also received individual applications from Soroti, Lira totaling to 16 and will be considered as well’
FUFA is strict on the promotional exercise but the other six regions are likely to miss out. Regions yet to send in names are; Kitara, Kampala, North East, West Nile, Eastern and Northern.
Since Federation of Uganda Football Associations implementing the new system adopted by the 64th FIFA Congress that abolished football agents and replaced them with Intermediaries, FUFA continues to encourage all those willing to follow the right procedure
FUFA Transfer Matching system Manager, also the competitions director, Ali Mwebe confirmed that the various stakeholders have welcomed the new rules and regulations about the Intermediaries that will replace the previous Player’s Agents Regulations.
Mwebe noted;
FIFA requires all its Member Associations to regulate and register anyone who intends to carry out Intermediary activities as defined in both the FIFA and FUFA regulations on working with Intermediaries with effect from 1st April, 2015.
We therefore call upon all individuals and companies wishing to conduct any Intermediary activity as defined under FUFA Regulations on working with Intermediaries including entering into a representation contract with a client to register with FUFA by 30th June, 2016 at 5:00 pm East African Standard Time.
At present situation, only Musa Sebulime is the only registered football Intermediary under the new rules.
The application form is only complete if the test of good character is attached.
The filled form will be submitted to FUFA together with proof of payment of application fees of $ 100 (one hundred US Dollars) or its equivalent.
Applicants will be required to attend a one day seminar at FUFA house, Mengo on the 20th May 2016 from 8:00 am.
FUFA will review and verify the applications and contact only the successful applicants.
The successful applicants will be issued with an Intermediary License upon proof of payment of $ 2000 (two thousand US Dollars) or its equivalent
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes star player, Faruku Miya transferred to Standard Liege from Vipers Sports Club under the new rules governing the Intermediary system that replaced the FIFA players’ agents.
AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D): Saturday, 4th June 2016
Botswana Vs Uganda – Francistown, Botswana
International Build up (Wednesday 31st May 2016)
Zimbabwe Vs Uganda – Harare
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the full list of 21 players set to play for the country in two important matches.
First will be the international build up against Zimbabwe on Wednesday 31st May 2016 before the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier against Botswana.
Addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at Mengo on Wednesday, Micho hinted of the overwhelming desire to see Uganda to the best of expectations.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday morning
One of the surprise names called on the team is Werder Bremen striker, Lorenzen Melvyn who was born in London but to a Ugandan father, Drake Mugisha.
“We have summoned 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 7 strikers. Melvyn has been called to add to the competition to the already existing pool of strikers on the team” Micho told the media.
Non-residential training starts on Tuesday with aerobics sessions at Acacia fitness gym.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Ondongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Salim Jamal Magola (El Merriekh, Sudan)
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe, Ahmed Hussein (Communications Manager) and Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media on Wednesday, 18th May 2016 at FUFA House, Mengo
Entry Fees: 3000 (Open Stands) and 5000 (Pavilion)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions Director, Ali Mwebe confirmed the venue and date of the eagerly awaited 2015/16 Big League playoffs.
FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe addressing the media at FUFA House flanked by the communications director, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo, Kampala
The playoffs will be held at Nakivubo stadium on Thursday, 19th May 2016 and Sunday, 22nd May 2016 for the third place and finals.
Already, Onduparaka (Elgon group) and Kirinya-Jinja SS (Rwenzori Group) qualified directly after topping their respective groups.
Following a meeting with the Buganda Kingdom officials over plans on how to improve football through Masaza Cup, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has also extended a parental hand of help to the Busoga Kingdom.
A fortnight ago, the Minister of Sports in the Buganda Kingdom Owek. Sekabembe Henry held talks with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and discussed issues on how to take football in Buganda kingdom to another level.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R Batambuze, Wamono and Bossa.
On Tuesday afternoon, a strong delegation from Busoga Kingdom led by the Sports Minister Amin Bossa, Minister of Finance Wamono Robert Solomons and Henry Batambuze-Chairman Football Committee and visited the home of football (FUFA House) in Mengo. Batambuze is also a Delegate in the FUFA Assembly representing Eastern region.
The trio discussed issues including the inaugural Busoga Kingdom Masaza Cup due to he launched soon.
FUFA reaffirmed its support towards football development in Uganda, Kingdoms and regions countrywide.
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) with the Busoga Kingdom officials
Discussions also hinged on development of the game in line with the FUFA Technical plan.
‘Our role is to support football development in all the 8 FUFA regions. Kingdoms through various sports events play a key role in helping give unknown talent an opportunity to showcase their skills’ said FUFA President Magogo.
Busoga Kingdom Officials in the studios of 102.1 FUFA Fm-the Football Radio.
FUFA will also sign a memorandum of cooperation with the Busoga Kingdom after another meeting is held next week.
the Busoga Kingdom officials were also taken on a guided tour of 1012.1 FUFA fm-The Football Radio by FUFa Communications Manager and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with a tie) in a photo moment with L-R HENRY Batambuze, Wamono Solomns and Amin Bossa.
