FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa will be in Egypt this weekend for their inaugural meetings since their appointment in June,this year on various standing committees of Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Watson and Mulindwa left yesterday while FUFA President Eng. Magogo will join them tomorrow. The trio have different programmes for the weekend as designed by the hosts and organisers CAF.
Uganda has five people on various standing Committees at CAF.
Inter Club championship: Eng.Moses Magogo
Technical and Development Committee: Edgar Watson
Appeals Board: Alex Luganda
Medical Committee: Dr. James Sekajugo
Organising Committee of the U-20 African Championship: Lawrence Mulindwa
The CAF standing committees will serve for a period of two years (2015 – 2017)
Uganda’s delegation has on Friday evening left Entebbe for Khartoum for the return leg encounter third round of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) against Sudan this Sunday.
The Uganda Cranes team composed of home based players won the first leg 2-0 at Nakivubo stadium with goals by Frank Kalanda and skipper Faruku Miya .
The overall winner qualifies for CHAN finals due in Rwanda 2016.
The Full Traveling Squad:
Goalkeepers:
James Alitho (Vipers SC), Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC)
Fullbacks:
Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (LwezaFC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo)
Waweru Vincent netted a brace to hand visitors Busia Fisheries a deserved 2-0 victory over Kira Young FC this evening the FUFA Big League.
It was the only match that produced a win as the rest ended in draws.
In Lira, home side Lira United drew 1-1- with West Nile region representatives. Bosco Sembajwe scored for the home side while Cromwel Rwothomio was on target for Paidha Black Angels.
The other match between Boma Young and Artland never produced goals.
The Uganda National team coach Milutn ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the final 18 man squad to travel to Khartoum for the return leg encounter third round of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) against Sudan this Sunday.
The Uganda Cranes team composed of home based players won the first leg 2-0 at Nakivubo stadium with goals by Frank Kalanda and skipper Faruku Miya .
The overall winner qualifies for CHAN finals due in Rwanda 2016.
The Squad: Goalkeepers: James Alitho (Vipers SC), Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC)
Fullbacks: Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (LwezaFC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo)
Central defenders: Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Ayub Kizza (Express FC), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars FC),
Strikers: Tony Odur (Express FC), Caesar Okhuti (Express FC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers SC) and John Ssemazi (Vipers SC)
Leader of Delegation: Richard Ochom Team Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic Asst Coach: Moses Basena Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba National Teams Officer: Patrick Ntege Team Coordinator: Taban Kamala Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Sewanyana Media Officer: Hamza ‘Afriqana ‘ Nsereko Kawuma 102.1 FUFA fm Commentator: Siraje Dumba
The Uganda National team composed of local based players is set to leave for Sudan for their return leg match against Sudan.
The players had an evening training session that left the coach a happy man.
‘This group is looking sharp. Let us plan for the return leg with a lot of focus. We need the result to take us to Rwanda next year’ said Micho.
Players walking back to their rooms after the evening’s session.
A contingent of 30 people will fly to Khartoum aboard Ethiopian Airlines at 6.30 pm via Addis Ababa.
Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will take his players through a light training session at the FUFA Technical Centre where they have been camping since Monday.
He will name his final 18 man squad on Friday.
On Thursday, the camp was boosted by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo’s visit who came along with the message from President of the republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni wishing the boys good luck for the return leg of the African Nations Championship against Sudan.
FUFA President visited the camp today. He seen here shaking hands with goal keeper Jame Alitho
The game will be played on Sunday 25th October 2015 at 8 pm (EAST) and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Experienced commentator Ddumba Siraje will travel with the team.
(L-R) Erisa Sekisambu and John Semazi are also in camp
Strikers: Tony Odur (Express FC), Caesar Okhuti (Express FC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers SC) and John Ssemazi (Vipers SC)
Team Coach: Sredojevic Micho Milutim Asst Coach: Moses Basena Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Team Coordinator: Taban Kamala Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Sewanyana Media Officer: Hamza ‘Afriqana’ Nsereko Kawuma
MAIN PHOTO: Kiyemba, Muwanga and Miya shortly after training on Thursday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
2015/16 FUFA BIG LEAGUE (Thursday, 22nd October 2015 Results):
Kireka United F.C 3-1 Masaka Local Council F.C
Ndejje University F.C 3-1 CRO F.C
Kirinya Jinja SS F.C 3-0 Hope Doves F.C
Synergy F.C 2-1 Wandegeya F.C
Proline Soccer Academy 2-1 Wakiso United F.C
Kasese New Villa F.C 2-3 Sun City F.C
Masavu F.C 0-0 Entebbe F.C
Six of the seven games played on Thursday in the 2015/2016 FUFA Big League produced 22 goals.
Only one fixture between rivals Masavu FC and Entebbe ended goalless at the Bugonga stadium.
Entebbe F.C finished the game with ten men after Ali Hayattou Ssempijja saw red for unsporting character.
The visitors, Masavu F.C missed a chance of taking the lead in the 42rd minutes after striker Charles Odeke blasted a kick from the penalty spot on the woodwork.
Kireka defeated Masaka LC 3- 1 thanks to goals by George Senkaba who netted a brace while Faisal Kivumbi got the other goal.
Ndejje University FC picked up the same result against CRO with Steven Ategeka, Albert Mugisa and Ntege Anwar scoring for the home team in Luweero.
Otim James got his name on the score before his teammate Magumba Musa grabbed a double for Kirinya Jinja SS against Hope Doves who have suffered their second successive game.
Synergy beat Wandegeya FC 2-1 in Masaka.
Shafic Baale and IvanAhimbisibwe scored for Synergy while Kahira Joseph got the goal for the visitors.
Proline FC maintained their unbeaten home record posting another win against Wakiso United 2-1 at Nakivubo stadium.
This match was broadcast live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA fm.
Lubega ‘Torres’ Idrisa scored twice while Mustapha Kahinda netted for Wakiso who are yet to win a game in three outings so far.
Kasese New Villa and Sun City were in the battle of the Kitara region and the match produced five goals.
Owen Vito and Junior Bokiro scored for Kasese while Vincent Kasoke, Ronald Kamanje and Edrisa Mayanja got the goals for Sun City.
The FUFA Big league returns Friday, 23rd October 2015 with a host of games.
Friday 23rd October 2015 Fixtures:
Lira United Vs Paidha Black Angels – Lango Sports Ground
Kira Young Vs Busia Fisheries – Kira Town Council Play ground
Bukedea Town Council Vs Water F.C – Bukedea Primary School play ground
MAIN PHOTO: Masavu’s Abdul Azizi Kio (right) battles with Ronnie Katende of Entebbe during the derby game played at Bugonga Stadium on Thursday.
President Yoweri Museveni with FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo at the Sc Villa @40 party. The communication between the duo has yielded into great results for football.
A call from the highest political office in the country comes along with words of inspiration.
This is exactly what happened on Wednesday evening when the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo received a call from HE President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Mr. SAFE HANDS James Alitho meets FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
In a brief conversation the Fountain of Honour expressed happiness and satisfaction with the double victory of Uganda Cranes over the Comoros and Sudan in the AFCON 2017 and CHAN 2016 qualifiers respectively.
The FUFA President delivered the message today during the official visit of the team camped at the FUFA Technical centre preparing for return leg of the African Nations championship against Sudan this Sunday in Khartoum.
‘I received a call from HE President of the Republic of Uganda congratulating you and the Senior team Uganda Cranes for posting wins against Comoros and Sudan recently. He wished you well in the upcoming game against Sudan and promised more support to the national team and football in general’ revealed a jovial FUFA President Magogo while delivering the message to the players.
Ibrahim Kiyemba’s turn for a Presidential handshake
The FUFA President himself urged players not to relax because the job is not yet done till the final whistle on Sunday.
He later re-echoed his promise of USD 1000 if the team qualifies for CHAN 2016 in Rwanda.
Magogo was with the National Teams Coordinator Patrick Ntege and Vice Chairman FUFA Technical Committee Livingstone Kyambadde .
The Uganda Cranes will fly out on Friday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President with the players and officials of the Uganda Cranes team in camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The new Uganda Super League Limited (USLL) board has been officially inaugurated on Thursday, 22nd October 2015 at Daisy Hall, Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
Officiating at the ceremony for the very first time, the new board chairman, Arinaitwe Rugyendo hinted on the readiness of the board to create an instant impact – one that will benefit the general development of the game in Uganda.
I take this opportunity to laud the old board.
I also thank Azam TV for league sponsorship.
The board wants to bring trust back to local football as a means of maintaining existing sponsors and luring new sponsors on board.
The new FSSL Board is an open day door.
We are always ready to interact with everyone on developmental ends of assisting Uganda’s football grow for the better
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson receives the dummy cheque of Ug.shs 145M for the federation
The FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo has used the platform to clarify on the board composition.
The board has 17 Share holders, 16 of whom are the clubs and FUFA the other.
L-R: Peter Kibazo, Dennis Mbidde, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the new FSLL Board chairman, Arinaitwe Rugyendo at Imperial Royale Hotel
Eng. Magogo too, appreciated the work of the previous board and called in everyone to positively embrace the change.
FUFA Vice President in charge of the league, Dennis Ssebuggwawo Mbidde rallied upon unity in the face of football development.\
“I thank the previous board for what they managed to do. Change is a fact of life. Give a chance to an open mind in life. Do not castigate personalities”
UPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani introduced the rest of the UPL secretariat.
All the 16 clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League were represented by their Chairmen and CEOS.
Dennis Mbidde (left) with the dummy cheque alongside FSLL new board chairman
At the same occasion, the 16 Azam Uganda Premier League clubs have all received their first quarterly payments of Ug.shs 400M (Ug.shs 25M per club).
UPL Secretariat members: L-R – Paul Kabaikaramu (League Manager), Benard Bainamani (CEO), Axam Ssenkayi(Communications Director), Eric Owori (statistician) and Hamudani Kaliitwe (accountant) were introduced before the media
Saturday, 28th March 2015 will forever remain engraved on the activity rich calendar of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and generally, the rich history laden script of Uganda’s football.
On the day, the first ever futsal (indoor football) event with the full blessings of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) was held at the Lugogo indoor Arena in Kampala.
The competition was organized by the Futsal Association of Uganda (FAS), the body mandated by FUFA to arrange futsal related competitions in the country.
To this far, the Futsal Association of Uganda through their committed team has not laid back.
Several build up matches have been organized every Tuesday night with various teams to keep the game alive.
Back then, during the invitational tourney, three Universities and four guest teams took part in the colourful event.
FUFA XI was captained by the Federation finance director, Decolas Kizza.
Nakawa based Makerere University Business School (MUBS) outwit Kyambogo and Kampala International University (KIU) to bag the main trophy in the institutions event that was held on a round robin format.
Muhammed Nsereko (left) is displaced by FUFA Education officer, Jackson Nyiima during a futsal game
The guest teams’ category was won by Wazei, which was skippered by Kampala central Member of Parliament, Muhammed Nsereko.
FUFA Select sent a strong message of intent when they convincingly drowned NBS T.V 3-1 before Wazei out-staged Galaxy F.M by an identical score line in the semi-finals.
A star studded Wazei then narrowly pipped FUFA XI by a lone strike in the thrilling final that was watched by a great crowd.
Hamza Jjunju, the chairman of the Uganda Futsall body sings special praise of the in-door game;
Futsal is a great game that we should encourage.
It is exciting and less tiring than the other football brands.
The entertainment at every half time was another spice meant to make the game more appealing to the fans
Top Performers at Inaugural Futsal Championship in Kampala:
Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Muhammed Nsereko was voted the most valuable player as FUFA’s Ivan Bayige top scored with 2 goals in the guests’ category.
Fazil Mwinige top scored in the institutions category as FUFA’s Brian Nsereko was voted best goal keeper.
MUBS’ Stephen Othieno took the golden gloves award for inspiring his university to glory as he conceded the least goals (2) in the event.
FUFA’s new head of Futsal and Beach Soccer department is the vastly experienced administrator, Samuel Mpiima.
The development of futsal in Uganda is long overdue but achievable. FUFA is more than willing to support futsal grow through every leaps and bounds. Soon, we shall have the league incorporated as well as other invitational tournaments
Futsal is a growing brand of football in Uganda that affiliates to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) under beach soccer and Futsal.
Jjunju envisages the future of the sport in Uganda as bright with an upcoming league after the inter-University championships.
FIFA’s prime agenda at the moment is to spread at lightening pace the level of competitions in several futsal and beach soccer championships.
FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa urged more players to take on the game.
Futsal is a great brand of football that the federation is trying to develop.
For everyone who would love to participate, keep up the spirit and many more are encouraged to take on the game.
For Now, the future of futsal in Uganda is surely envisaged and predicted as bright.
Several corporate companies have picked keen interest in the game.
MUBS team that won the first futsal tournament
BASIC RULES OF FUTSAL:
TEAMS:
1- Each team starts with 5 players on the playing area including the goal keeper and up to 7 substitutes are allowed.
TIME:
2- A full game has a duration of 40 minutes with each half taking 20 minutes and a 10 minute break. The clock is stopped every time the ball goes out of play.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
3- Teams are allowed unlimited substitutions during the course of the game. The substitutions can only take place at the designate substitution zones.
The referee does not have to be notified of the substitutions; however, the substitute can only join the play when his teammate has fully left the pitch through the substitution zone.
GOAL POSTS AND KEEPER’S AREA:
4- The futsal ground measures minimum 25x16m, maximum 42x25m. The Goal posts are three by 2 (3×2) metres in size.
The goal keeper’s area is formed by a 6 metre semi circle arc around.
BALL OUT OF PLAY:
5- When the ball goes out over the sidelines, it is kicked back in (ball must be positioned on the line) with the opponents 5 metres away from it.
Players have 4 seconds to do this or the kick will go to the opposition. When the ball goes out wide over the end lines, the goal keeper throws the ball back into play. Normal Corner kick rules apply.
FOULS:
6- No sliding tackles are allowed – except the goal keeper in his arc area.
No shoulder charges are allowed.
All free kicks are indirect except when awarded for above type fouls. Opponents must always keep 5 metres away from the ball.
ACCUMULATED FOULS:
7- If a team commits more than 5 fouls during the course of the game, every subsequent free-kick awarded will be from a 10 metre mark and opponents are not allowed to block it or form a wall (in effect, a penalty from 10 metres).
CARDS:
8- A yellow card is shown for unsporting behavior, dissent, time wasting, encroachment, persistent infringement, and illegal subbing.
A red card is shown for serious foul play, violent conduct, spitting, denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, abusive language, and receiving a second yellow.
Red carded players are ejected from the game and their team must play short for two minutes or until the other team scores a goal.
If a player from a team is sent off, the team may send on a sub after two (2) minutes have elapsed from the sending off or after the opposing team has scored a goal if its within 2 minutes period in question.
History of Futsal:
Futsal started in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani Gravier (French Wikipedia), a teacher in Montevideo, Uruguay, created a version of indoor football for recreation in YMCAs.
Futsal currently has two governing bodies: Asociación Mundial de Fútbol de Salón (AMF) and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
AMF is the successor organization to the original governing body.
FIFA later took an interest in futsal, however talks between FIFA and AMF to reconcile governance were not successful.
To this end, FIFA organizes its own separate competitions.
The FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza has revealed that the public should not worry at all following media reports that Uganda Cranes players have not been paid their match allowances after beating Sudan 2-0 on Saturday in the African Nations Championship qualifier at Nakivubo stadium.
‘We have not failed to pay the players. The new financial guidelines are in the offing and it is important for all our stakeholders to welcome the policies’ said Kiiza.
‘The players and officials who full filled the requirements have been paid as the money has been transferred on to their accounts’ added Kiiza.
The new policies at FUFA don’t allow huge sums of monies to be withdrawn and later paid to people.
Kiiza also clarified that the Uganda Cranes players in camp are not offered bonuses but the FUFA President promised them $1000 each if the team qualifies for the CHAN Finals to be hosted by Rwanda next year.
Al the players who provided FUFA with bank account details have been paid through the electronic method. We shall not change from that system’ added Kiiza.
The players receive training and match allowances only.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza at the weekly press conference on Wednesday
The hard work was done. The physical fitness and medical tests were performed but the results mattered a lot as they contributed to the final list that was submitted by FUFA to the world soccer governing body for FIFA badges next year.
‘This was a recommended list by FUFA but FIFA reserves the right to award a referee a badge for next year’ said FUFA’s new chairman of the Referees Standing committee (FRSC)Chris Kalibala during the weekly Press conference at FUFA House.
The list has 25 proposed names by the FRSC that was forwarded to FIFA;
Male referees; Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Batte Denis, Sabilla Chelangat Ali and Bakisula Ali.
Assistant referees; Ssonko Mark Balikoowa Musa Ngobi, Okello Lee, Kayondo Samuel, Katenya Ronald, Bugembe Hussein and Masembe Isa
Beach Soccer: Mugerwa Shafic, Kintu Ivan Bayige and Ssenteza Muhammad
Women referees: Ssemambo Aisha Nabikko, Namubiru Irene, Akoyi Anna and Sinamakosa Zubeda
Women Assistant referees; Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Nagadya Catherine Cynthia, Mutonyi Jane, Nantabo Lydia Wanyama and Atuhaire Docus.
MAIN PHOTO: FRSC Chairman Chris Kalibala releasing the list of 25 referees submitted to Zurich for FIFA Badges.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that referees’ arrears from the past three years have now been cleared.
The communication was made by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the weekly press conference in Mengo that was also used to hand over basic equipment that included badges, whistles and cards to National referees.
L-R: FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Finance Director Decolas Kiiza at the weekly press conference on Wednesday.
‘We are delighted that FUFA has received the funds from our partners Azam TV to help us settled all arrears of the referees’. Said FUFA President.
He added ‘There was a lot of tension, allegations and pressure but we would like to thank the new FUFA Super League Board Limited for the commendable work done in a short period’
The FUFA President also reiterated the General Assembly’s approval of increasing the referees remuneration from 70,000/- to 150,000/- per referee at each match starting January 2016.
Makwali Robert (L) from Eastern region receives his equipment form FUFA President
‘We have cleared all arrears up to the end of last season. we are as current as this season’ The FUFA President further said.
Magogo also informed the media that the changes in the refereeing department are aimed at improving the profession for better results.
FUFA President wit the National referees who received tools of operation
The referees have been categorized as International (FFA Badge holders), National( 100 referees) and Regional (to officiate matches) in the eight FUFA regions-Western, Buganda, Kampala, Eastern, Northern, West Nile, North East and Kitara.
MAIN PHOTO: Sinamakosa Zubeda (L) from West Nile receives her National referees badge from FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo. In the middle is FRSC Chairman Chris Kalibala.
The Uganda national team composed of only local based players marked the second day of residential training camp at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The team had an early morning training session from 7 a.m for two hours.
This was followed by the evening drills that kicked off at 4pm.
All the 24 players in camp are in a good condition ready for a return leg against Sudan on Sunday 25th October in Khartoum.
The team is expected to fly Friday evening to Sudan aboard Ethiopian air ways.
Players relaxing after the evening session
Team resumes training on Wednesday at 7am and later in the evening at 4pm.
Jagwe Ramadhan and Senyonjo Muzafaru scored a goal each on Tuesday afternoon to hand home side Kiira Young a 2-0 win over West Nile region’s Onduparaka FC.
Onduparaka were seeking to make it two wins out of two matches after posting a nervy 1-0 win over Water at the weekend.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has pledged full support towards the endeavors of the former Barcelona football club players in Uganda of developing the beautiful game starting with the grass root structures.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo during his presentation at the press conference held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Representing the football body at the launch of a charity match between the Barcelona legends and a select Uganda Cranes team at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel Lake Hall, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo said FUFA is 110% behind the legends’ project of starting a football academy in Uganda.
Dutch born former Barcelona midfielder, Edgar Davids attended the press conference.
It is an enormous opportunity. We as a federation are looking for long term results of football development. We are committed to the cause of supporting the football academy. We shall provide a team of stars to play with the Barcelona legends because we are 110 % behind the president
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo addresses the media at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday
Edgar Davids said he is excited to have visited Uganda and looks forward the challenge the Cranes stars will present on the day of the charity match (5th December 2015).
I am happy to be here. I am aware Uganda has quite talented players. It will be a challenge to play with the Ugandan Stars. I believe our activities will help to uplift the standard of the game in the country and a general rise in the FIFA Rankings
FUFA will join several other partners to make the general project a success.
The Government of Uganda (through the president’s office), Unicef, Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Nile Breweries Limited, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Cranes Bank among others.
Edgar Davids during his speech. He believes Uganda’s talent will take the country to another levelRayco Garcia (left), Edgar Davids and the FUFA President, Eng, Moses Magogo
FUFA is in full support of all the grass-root programmes particularly the national FUFA Juniors League, FUFA national schools of Excellence programme and all activities related to football development in soccer schools and academies.
